The author explains how Kancha Ilaiah, in his latest book ‘The Shudra Rebellion’, posits the link with labour of different caste communities as a more credible way of reading caste both in the present and historically. Going against the obvious […]
Dalit sub-groups in Karnataka have been demanding the removal of ‘touchable’ castes such as Lambani, Bhovi, Koracha, and Korama from the SC list, accusing them of cornering reservations meant for ‘untouchable’ castes. Akshay Joshi The fundamental premise for creating Schedule […]
Despite financial constraints, the community has promising ambitious youth who are defying the notion that individuals from marginalised castes lack a desire for education. Ankit Pachauri, Translated by Ankit Pachauri Darbhanga (Bihar): Jyoti, a young woman from the Mehatar community, […]
Rajesh Mallik’s story exposes the hypocrisy of a society, which treats Doms untouchable while relying on their crucial services. This raises questions about the conscience of those who perpetuate such discrimination. Tarique Anwar Darbhanga/Patna (Bihar): Adorned in white jeans and […]
Environmental experiences of Dalits are shaped by their caste-based identities and social hierarchies, leading a unique and often challenging relationship with nature. The poem, “Thakur ka Kuan”, by Omprakash Valmiki offers a powerful testament to the enduring environmental injustices faced […]
The incident occurred just months after a doctor was sexually assaulted after being lured into a hostel room Satya Prakash Bharti, Lucknow: A case of a Dalit student being held hostage and stripped naked has come to light in the […]
Unfortunately, there were no priests from the Dalit, Adivasi, or Shudra communities in the new Ram temple, as temple entry for them is still an elusive privilege in many parts of rural India. Karamala Areesh Kumar India holds the distinction […]
Darbhanga, The meeting of All India Dalit Class Union Divisional Branch Darbhanga was held at Belwaganj, the residence of Divisional General Secretary Surendra Chaudhary. In the meeting, discussions were held among the officials and members for the election of the […]
Chhindwara: Juganiyabai Baghel, husband of Ravidas community, Sukarchand Baghel, who belongs to Scheduled Caste, alleges that for the last one year, Belpatri was selling flowers in front of Angarh Hanuman temple. As usual, on Sunday, 18/02/2024, at around 4 o’clock, […]
The 1911 census operations under the British was the first attempt to try and understand the factor of untouchability to enumerate a separate category of castes. Rehnamol Raveendran The Scheduled Castes (previously derogated as ‘Untouchables’) or Dalits are under scrutiny […]
