Director of Gail & Bharat documentary Somnath Waghmare said even upper-caste scholars who have worked on Dalit literature are not called Dalit scholars, but Omvedt is addressed as an Ambedkarite scholar.
'Identity, Conflict, and Counter-Narratives', edited by Yagati Chinna Rao and Raj Sekhar Basu, explores the diverse facets of Dalit history and cultural experiences.
At the launch of ‘Identity, Conflict, and Counter-narratives’, JNU professor Surinder S Jodhka delivered a sharp critique of Brahminism in academia and public discourse.
With the induction of Dr. Govi Chezhiaan Sunday, there are now 4 Dalit ministers in the TN Cabinet. DMK denies external pressure, says a deserving candidate was given the post.
Mayawati’s party’s political fortunes are growing dimmer with each poll as since 2014, Dalit vote has shifted significantly to BJP. BSP’s core Jatav votebank is also seen as drifting away.
BSP & Mayawati gave Dalits an assertive political identity that has outlasted the party's influence. Now, they are poised between Hindu nationalism and Ambedkarite ideals.
Dalit creative diaspora must contend with coerced aesthetic labour to survive in the media and entertainment industry. Unfortunately, their struggle finds no room or narrative support.
Premier David Eby, the leader of the minerals- and gas-rich province of British Columbia, spoke with executives at Tata Steel and Reliance Industries on a trade mission to India.
Overall, President Droupadi Murmu has approved Gallantry awards to 70 armed forces personnel, including six posthumous, on the eve of 77th Republic Day.
No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.
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