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Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd
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Why the BJP should ensure gender and caste justice among all faiths before a Uniform Civil Code
An excerpt from ‘The Clash of Cultures: Productive Masses Vs Hindutva–Mullah Conflicting Ethics,’ by Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd.
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Why naming the new Parliament building after BR Ambedkar would be a true step towards decolonisation
Indian democracy and Ambedkar have almost became synonymous.
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How Arun Shourie was wrong about VP Singh, Narendra Modi – and BR Ambedkar
The BJP leader stridently opposed reservations, only for the Mandal Commission report to be implemented. He pinned his hopes on 2014, only to be sidelined again
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Trending
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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For Shudras and Adivasis to have a shot at a better life, English language education is essential
This shared international language would allow them to live as equal and respectable citizens of the global community.
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As India struggles with Covid-19, can the RSS evade responsibility for the crisis?
The ruling party’s parent organisation failed to gauge the enormity of the medical crisis and to direct the BJP to act appropriately.
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What India holds for the future of Shudras: A book of essays explores new paths for the ‘caste’
An excerpt from Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd’s essay ‘Shudras and Democratic India’, part of the volume ‘The Shudras: Vision for a New Path’.
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Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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CAA-NRC debate: If religion is allowed to colour civil rights, India’s democracy will be imperiled
Even considering that Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh discriminate against their minorities, why should a mature democracy like India do the same?
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If Nehru’s message thrives, it’s because he’s been resurrected by his most ardent critic – the BJP
Power-hungry men and women can never defeat knowledge-hungry men and women.
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Communist leaders continue to harm India by claiming they recognise class but not caste
Many of them studied in private English medium schools but wish to deprive this privilege to the children of the working class and agrarian farm labour.
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The Reel
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
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Watch: ‘The Broken News’ returns for a second season
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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If CPI(M) really believes in its ‘Jai Bhim-Lal Salaam’ slogan, it must appoint senior Dalit leaders
The party has actively participated in the struggle for Dalit rights in India, but still does not have Dalits or Adivasis in its top-decision making body.
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Opinion: Repealing cow protection laws should be an election issue in 2019
Right-wing groups are using these laws as a weapon to attack Dalits, Muslims and Christians.
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Why is BR Ambedkar’s stock so low in Narendra Modi’s books now?
The prime minister has named Gandhi, Deendayal Upadhyaya and Lohia as three leaders who have shaped Indian political thought in the 20th century.
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The Field
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Deepak Punia, Sujeet Kalkal fail to make weigh-ins in time
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go
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Hockey: Salima Tete 2.0 – a speedster who is adding confidence and creativity to her improving game
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar, bowlers help Mumbai Indians seal thriller against Punjab Kings
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Cricket: Meg Lanning opens up about struggle with food and exercise that led to her early retirement