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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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Mumbai principal sacked after being targeted by Hindutva website; says she is mulling legal action
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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What did Vinayak Damodar Savarkar think about Dalits praying in temples and eating with Brahmins?
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Translated short fiction: A 73-year-old Indian man goes to Bangladesh, his ‘land of birth’, to die
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‘No educated person will vote for the BJP. What is the point of studying if we do not get jobs?’
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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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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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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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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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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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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Paris Olympic-bound Preeti among seven gold medallists for India
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Football: Odisha FC to compete in the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten ton helps Mumbai secure much-needed win over Hyderabad
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India tour of Bangladesh: Visitors register commanding win in rain-affected fourth T20I
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Table Tennis, Saudi Smash: Manika Batra stuns world No 2 Wang Manyu; Desai-Ghorpade beat fifth seeds