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Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd
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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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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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Trending
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Amid the Ukraine war, India is replicating what it did when the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan
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The British government is offering farmers a lump sum payment to quit agriculture
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‘Not pro-life, just anti-women’: George Carlin’s 1996 set resurfaces as US overturns abortion rights
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Long before chickens were domesticated for food, they were regarded as exotica
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Sidhu Moose Wala’s latest song ‘SYL’ removed from Youtube after government’s complaint
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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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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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Video
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Watch: Naturalisation ceremony of new US citizens held at the Stonewall monument during Pride month
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Watch: Iraq’s all-amputee football team is on a mission to restore morale to its players
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‘You’ll have to bear with me for the next 50 years’: Shah Rukh Khan celebrates 30 years in cinema
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Watch: UK’s viral sensation ‘Dancing Grannies’ show off their bhangra moves
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Eco India: How cigarette butts can be deadlier than most plastic waste
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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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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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The Reel
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A mysterious threesome in ‘Haraamkhor’ director’s new film
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Watch: Ranveer Singh tests his survival skills with Bear Grylls in Serbia
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Did a Marathi film released in May predict the current political crisis in Maharashtra?
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‘Shamshera’ trailer: Ranbir Kapoor plays a rebellious bandit in period drama
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‘The Girl From Plainville’ review: A cautionary tale of the power of suggestion
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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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Brahmin groups lead movements against English education – but they have benefitted the most from it
The class that learnt to speak, read and write in English from Christian schools is also the most anti-Christian, anti-Dalit, anti-Muslim and anti-reservation.
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The violence of caste: Why I have changed my name to Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd
'I thought this is the best way to tell the Brahmin: I am now no longer interested in working to reform your spiritual culture.'
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The Field
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First T20I: Hardik Pandya-led India comfortably defeat Ireland by seven wickets in rain-hit game
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Hockey: India lose 1-4 against the Netherlands at U23 5-nations final
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Wimbledon 2022: From Serena Williams, Rafa Nadal to Iga Swiatek, Novak Djokovic – who's saying what
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‘Alex Ferguson of Ranji Trophy’: Reactions as coach Chandrakant Pandit leads MP to their first title
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Wimbledon 2022: For Matteo Berrettini, the grass has always been greener