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Dalit History Month—Remembering the Karamchedu Massacre
Marking the onset of Dalit History Month, 2024 I would like to narrate what happened in Andhra Pradesh in 1985. A boy of Kamma caste (dominant caste) was washing his buffalo near a water tank, polluting it, which was the primary source of drinking water for the Dalits in Karamchedu. A young Dalit boy of…
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Decoding ‘Bramayugam’
Rahul Sadasivan’s ‘Bramayugam’ offers a cinematic banquet for enthusiasts of the silver screen. With Mammotty’s compelling performance seamlessly intertwined with exquisite cinematography and editing, the film emerges as a strong contender for the coveted Oscar in 2024. Beyond the reviews, and masterwork involved, the film delves into profound themes of societal hierarchy and power dynamics.…
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Dalit Lives Matter: Atrocities Continued..
Our country witnessed great anti-caste reformers who combatted the evil caste and contended for equal rights. Although the highest qualified Indian of his time and the maker of the constitution, a reformist who wrestled to bring equal rights for every Indian, and a crusader for uplifting the depressed castes, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar is a…
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Perpetual Carnage: Dalit Christians Attacked by Hinduthvised Casteist Mob.
The scars of Dalit Christian massacres in Karamchedu, Tsunduru, Lakshimpeta remain raw, a haunting reminder of the brutal casteist violence that stains our society. Yet, even as these wounds bleed, the denial persists, a cruel veil over the atrocities inflicted upon Dalits every single day. And now, here we stand, witness to yet another ghastly…
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Neither the Brahmins nor the Vedas-Caste is Originated by British!
Ah, the Indian caste system, a long-standing tradition that has woven itself into the cultural tapestry of the subcontinent over many generations! And who might we consider responsible for this intricate web of social structure? Well, according to some great intellectuals, legendary historians, and cultural observers, it’s neither Brahmins nor Vedas, but those mischievous Brits…
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Is Tamil Nadu Capital of Casteism in South India?
Tamil Nadu is a social justice fighter all over the country, leading the Dravidian model in South India. But is this true? Is Periyar’s land really a progressive society with Dravidian values? I think Tamil Nadu is hiding its regressive society and social injustice behind Periyar’s extraordinary legacy. Periyar’s aim was to establish a society that would…
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Untouchability is Real: Dalit Professor Dr. Ritu Singh Faces Discrimination at Delhi Uni.
Dr. Ritu Singh, formerly an ad-hoc professor in the Psychology department at Delhi University was expelled from the college due to caste-based discrimination by principal Savita Roy. After teaching as an Assistant Professor for about a year, the principal accused Ritu Singh of misconduct in the class and dissatisfaction among the students and expelled her.…
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Tamil Nadu Assembly Passed Resolution to Extend Reservations to Dalit Christians
According to a recent report by The Hindu, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin, has proposed a resolution in the state Assembly to extend reservation benefits to Dalit Christians and Muslims. The move has been opposed by four MLAs of the Bharatiya Janata Party, who walked out of the House. The resolution has…
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India Witnessed Blue Wave on Ambedkar Jayanthi
On 14th April 2023, India celebrated the 132nd birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, one of the most significant figures in the country’s history. Born into a Dalit family in the town of Mhow in Madhya Pradesh in 1891, Ambedkar’s life was marked by his tireless advocacy for the rights of marginalized communities, particularly…
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Kilvenmani to Hathras – Justice is a Mirage for Dalits in India
TriggerWarning! The recent judgement in the Hathras Gang Rape case is another reminder of caste oppression and human rights violations against all Dalits in the country. Three out of the four accused in the 2020 gang rape and murder case of a 19-year-old Dalit girl in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras District in September 2020 were acquitted…