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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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Over 17,400 citizens write to EC seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for hate speech
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Australian journalist leaves country amid visa troubles, says ‘too difficult to do my job in India’
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Ramachandra Guha: Why 2024 is India’s most important election since 1977
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Rights group PUCL seeks disqualification of PM Narendra Modi for hate speech in Rajasthan
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Dubai: How a high-altitude jet stream, not cloud seeding, created a storm ‘the size of France’
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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 Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Eco India: How can India deal with its mounting tyre waste?
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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: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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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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IPL 2024: Marcus Stoinis helps Lucknow breach the Chennai fortress with unbeaten century
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Jyothi Surekha Vennam finishes second in women’s compound qualification
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Table Tennis: Sreeja Akula overtakes Manika Batra as India’s highest ranked women’s singles paddler
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IPL 2024: Sandeep Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal lead Rajasthan Royals to dominant win over Mumbai Indians
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Squash: Saurav Ghosal announces retirement from professional circuit