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The Waqf law, and the Ashraaf failure to come to terms with democracy
The Islamophilic Ashraaf’s failure to come to terms with democracy has made them hopelessly prejudiced against Common Family Code. This Ashraaf failure coupled with the brahmanical Savarna’s capacity to weaponize it is at the heart...
K.K. Kochu and his struggle to redeem human dignity
One of the foremost Dalit thinkers of Kerala K.K. Kochu, 76, passed away on 13 March 2025. Historian Vinil Paul recalls his enduring contributions to Malayali society
Economic redistribution through democratic politics
The modern version of redistributive politics is concerned with redistribution of income and other forms of material welfare. Caste census will play a decisive role in this respect. Here lies the intrinsic relationship between politics...
Does Mahakumbh no-show confirm Rahul Gandhi as a believer in social justice?
By not taking a dip in the Ganga, Rahul Gandhi has finally mustered the courage to show which side he is on. He is not on the side of the Devas or the Aryans who...
A Christian burial in Chhattisgarh: Supreme Court rules in favour of ‘Hindu’ Adivasis
The family members of the deceased faced discrimination and socio-economic boycott because they happen to be Christians. The...
President’s rule in Manipur: Still a bumpy road awaits the return of peace and stability
A significant chasm of distrust between communities has arisen, which can only be bridged by a government that...
What Wazirpur’s ‘Swabhiman Apartments’ reveal about Delhi Assembly Elections
These apartments meant for nearby slum dwellers have been more than a decade in the making. Even after...
What roles are the Dalitbahujan fulfilling at the Mahakumbh?
Sushil Manav visits the Mela hoping to run into a Dalit Mahamandleshwar but instead finds that no one...
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