The Telangana police filed a closure report in court claiming that Rohith Vemula was not a Dalit and killed himself out of fear of discovery. This is such an obscene lie that it deserves international attention. #Casteism#DalitRights
In hierarchical societies, reformers challenge the status quo with provocative and uncivil speech. Accusing them of hate speech is ill-intentioned. Karthick Ram Manoharan writes.
State benefits doled on caste lines are also leading to ‘caste ferocity’ in society: Madras High Court
Justice Anita Sumanth, in her observations in the case relating to the Sanatana Dharma row, said the ancient Varna Dharma propounded caste divisions only on the basis of avocation and not birth; she emphasised that caste inequities that exist today must be eradicated.
Banaras Hindu University researches Manusmriti ‘applicability’
Banaras Hindu University is researching the continuing “applicability” of the Manusmriti, which codified what became the caste system and gave women the status of family property, with government funds earmarked for worldclass academic projects.
Protection of the Rapist and the Molester in Neoliberal India
Why does there continue to be a disconnect between sexual assault and punishment of the perpetrator in India? We must recognise the potent nexus of political power, caste superiority, and muscle power that shields sexual offenders in our society. Ranjana Padhi writes.
Hyderabad: HMDA official seeks action against Bajrang Dal members for attack on church
The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority official filed a complaint on February 14, a day after the Dalit Christian church was attacked by a mob of 200 Bajrang Dal members from various dominant castes.
UGC's Committee to Probe Caste Discrimination on Campuses Offers No Solutions
Members of the committee have no track record of tackling discrimination – but do have a closeness to the BJP. Their affidavit in the Supreme Court does not respond to the many issues raised in Abeda Tadvi and Radhika Vemula’s petition.
'Manual scavenging not allowed in Karnataka': CM Siddaramaiah warns of strict action
CM Siddaramaiah warned of strict legal action if anyone is found engaging any individual in manual scavenging, while saying there should be no manual scavengers in the state.
Colonial and casteist ideas still shape criminalisation and policing in India
The disproportionate policing and incarceration of Denotified Tribes and other caste-oppressed communities must be understood as a result of colonial and Brahminical power, writes Nikita Sonawane.
Guwahati: Netflix has taken down the Tamil film 'Annapoorani' following a controversy sparked by Hindu right-wing groups who claimed certain scenes in the
The Union government said the process of inclusion or exclusion from the ST list requires the proposal to originate from the concerned State government.
Challenging this agenda will mean condemning efforts to brand anti-Hindutva as discriminatory and compassion for Hindus who face religious marginalisation.
Netflix removes Tamil film 'Annapoorani' amid controversy (www.eastmojo.com)
Guwahati: Netflix has taken down the Tamil film 'Annapoorani' following a controversy sparked by Hindu right-wing groups who claimed certain scenes in the
Manipur govt to look into claim of 'delisting' Kukis, Zomis from ST list? (www.eastmojo.com)
The Union government said the process of inclusion or exclusion from the ST list requires the proposal to originate from the concerned State government.