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Topic: Ambedkar

Small anti-caste publisher Navayana is a stone-thrower in the big publishing world

The story of small, independent publishers such as Navayana, Yoda Press, Panthers’ Paw and Zubaan is one of gritty individual vision—and a certain blossoming of English-speaking urban readership with an appetite for diverse voices.

How VCK won with big margins in Tamil Nadu LS polls when Dalit parties in other states drew a blank

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi won 2 seats while BSP drew a blank in UP & RPI(A) didn't get to contest even a single seat in Maharashtra. Analysts say VCK tying up with INDIA bloc helped.

Have Hindus passed the test by letting Droupadi Murmu enter Ram temple? Not yet

The BJP needs Hindu unity for electoral benefit, that too in a caste-ridden religious society. That makes it go for reform, reconciliation, and samarasata.

Two Maharajas behind Ambedkar’s rise. One led him to Columbia, another to LSE

In ‘The Foresighted Ambedkar’, Anurag Bhaskar focuses on Ambedkar’s influence on the Indian constitutional discourse from 1919. It demonstrates why he’s called the Father of the Indian Constitution.

Ambedkar Jayanti is changing. It’s now a dance party & vote-seeking festival

The streets were never ours. They were owned by dandiya/garba players, visarjan revellers, dahi-handi crowd, Holi groups—but on Ambedkar Jayanti every year the streets turned blue.

Bhakti to Babu Mangu Ram, where did anti-caste history go? Reduced to mere buzzwords

Political appropriation whitewashes the rich history and cultural complexities of anti-caste movements, manipulating them for vested agendas.

‘Ambedkar vs RSS’ — Congress draws ideological battle lines for 2024 at Nagpur rally

At Congress foundation day rally, Kharge & Rahul Gandhi accuse RSS of capturing educational institutes, promise to implement Nyay scheme from 2019 manifesto, reiterate caste census pledge.

Ava Duvernay’s ‘Origin’ wants us to question our role in caste system. Will we make amends?

Race in US, Nazism in Germany and caste in India – Ava Duvernay’s adaptation of Isabel Wilkerson's book takes us to the root of societal divisions.

What’s more potent than Ambedkar today? Lakhs of Ambedkarites at Chaityabhumi in Mumbai

Somnath Waghmare's documentary on Babasaheb’s resting place at Dadar serves as a walking tour for those oblivious to the drumbeats of Dalit assertion that plays out every 6 December.

Wasim Akram chamar abuse shows one thing — Pakistan never had an Ambedkar or Mayawati

In all likelihood, there won't be any action against Akram, as there is no law in Pakistan that penalises citizens for making such remarks. In India, things are way different.

On Camera

Pakistan is getting new friends. Conflicts with India will only grow

Pakistan is likely to enjoy closeness with the US, China and Saudi Arabia. This is different from its relative isolation of recent years.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.