Dalit Movement
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Mahatma Ayyankali and the bullock cart he rode to challenge caste oppression in 19th-century Kerala
Born into Pulaya community in 1863, Ayyankali defied caste restrictions in Travancore.
PK Yasser Arafath
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Why are angry Dalits recalling a Delhi sultan to protest the demolition of a bhakti saint’s temple?
They claim that the plot on which the shrine stood was gifted to the sect by Sikandar Lodi six centuries ago.
Shoaib Daniyal
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What does the sudden release of Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar mean for Dalit politics in UP?
Will the move help the BJP by splitting the Dalit vote? Or will Dalit anger against the saffron party prevail?
Shoaib Daniyal
Trending
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International Booker Prize 2024: Quick reviews of the six shortlisted novels
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The test of time: A jail mulaqat with Umar Khalid
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Bow and arrow or torch? In Maharashtra, confusion over new election symbols may help BJP, allies
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Retiring Calcutta High Court judge credits RSS for shaping personality, says he is ready to go back
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‘Courts have a caste bias’: With proposed Bharat Bandh on August 9, Dalit politics targets judiciary
Dalit groups are hoping for a repeat of the April 2 strike that saw mass protests against Supreme Court’s alleged dilution of SC/ST Act.
Shoaib Daniyal
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In the verses of Dalit shahirs, you can hear the history of India’s anti-caste movement
Most shahirs are not part of the popular imagination because the means of producing culture are still dominated by upper castes.
Yogesh Maitreya
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Bhima Koregaon violence: Protests spread to Madhya Pradesh, 12 buses vandalised in Burhanpur
In Gujarat, protestors blocked the Madhuram bypass road in Junagadh city.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers
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Eco India: Even as technology lends a hand, India's farmers grapple with an uncertain future
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Day after Mumbai protests, police bar Jignesh Mevani, Umar Khalid from speaking at a student event
Prakash Ambedkar blamed Hindutva groups for attacking Dalits on the way to Bhima Koregaon near Pune and triggering the violence.
Scroll Staff
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‘They are scared of Dalit assertion’: Jignesh Mevani speaks on Bhima Koregaon violence
The newly elected Gujarat MLA explains who was behind the attacks and why he blames the BJP and RSS.
Dhirendra K Jha
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What links the Dalit activism of western UP’s Bhim Army to Punjab?
At 32%, Punjab has the highest proportion of Dalits in any Indian state.
Akshita Nagpal
The Reel
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Is Anirban Bhattacharya Bengali cinema’s white knight?
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Start the week with a film: Why Farah Khan’s ‘Main Hoon Na’ endures
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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Why some Dalit groups present BR Ambedkar as an incarnation of 15th century Bhakti saint Ravidas
Ravidassia, the followers of the saint, are at the vanguard of the backlash against upper caste oppression, from Saharanpur to Punjab.
Santosh Kumar Singh
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[Photos] ‘We are not untouchables. We are everyone’s father’: Bhim Army brings its defiance to Delhi
The fledgling Dalit organisation, under fire from upper castes groups and the Uttar Pradesh administration, held a large rally in the capital on Sunday.
Shoaib Daniyal
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‘For elections, we are Hindu. After that we are Dalits’: Bhim Army founder explains his ideology
The Bhim Army is being blamed for violence in Saharanpur. But it claims it is being victimised for fighting for Dalit rights.
Shoaib Daniyal
The Field
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Athletics: India's 4x400 mixed relay team set national record, clinch gold in Asian Relay C’ships
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Football, Premier League: Manchester City win fourth straight title
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Harmanpreet Singh – the calm leader and ruthless drag-flicker for team India
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IPL 2024: Rajasthan pipped to second spot by Hyderabad after match against Kolkata gets washed out
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IPL 2024: Abhishek Sharma stars as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeat Punjab Kings to cap off league stage