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Thanthai Periyar, masculinity and women’s liberation
Rangoon, 1954. Babasaheb Ambedkar with Periyar when they met in connection with a Buddhist conference there This International Working Women’s…
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Maratha Reservation: Untold and Unnoticed Ground
Maratha as a caste stands at a crossroads where the memory of their emancipatory historical struggle is totally erased. The…
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A short biography of Krishnarao Pandurang Bhalekar
Krishnarao Bhalekar was one of the key leaders of Satyashodhak Samaj. He was known for his oratory skills and passion…
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What do Portuguese sources tell us about caste?
Xavier argues that as compared to the eventual ossification of its meaning in India, the usage of the word casta…
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Poetry led me here: Rapper Mahi Ghane
"I usually observe my surroundings and when something strikes me enough to pick my pen I just write it down,"…
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Film review: ‘Satyashodhak’ — A missed opportunity
As much as there are film-making liberties and historically dicey formulations, it is difficult to overlook the perfunctory character building…
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‘Ma Is Scared’: Exploration of gender, caste and resistance
'Ma Is Scared' presents the honest and arresting horrors of being a Dalit in modern-day North India. It has been…
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Inter-caste marriage data and deceptive virality of social media posts
While the paper defines inter-caste marriage as a woman belonging to higher caste marrying a man belonging to lower caste…
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Lack of support for menstruating girls in schools a big concern
Many schools fail to meet the safety, hygiene, and sanitation needs of girls, preventing them from feeling safe, dignified, and…
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Life and legacy of great social reformer Ayyankali
Ayyankali (1863-1941) left behind a legacy of social justice and human dignity for millions of Dalits in Kerala and beyond.…
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