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Topic: Dalit

SubscriberWrites: Dalit-Bahujan ‘rightward shift’ helped BJP but blending tribal identity will be a challenge

Draupadi Murmu’s presidency represents a watershed moment in the post-Bahujan phase of politics as new social groups are articulating demands, writes Nikhil Jois.

Jatt hip-hop to Dalit pop – How caste seeped into Punjabi music

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

Singing at Communist meetings to NDA’s Rajya Sabha pick — Ilaiyaraaja’s journey to Parliament

The 79-year-old maestro was nominated to the Rajya Sabha earlier this week. Many believe the choice to be a “political move” on the part of the BJP.

Don’t limit caste census to Hindus. Include tribals, Dalits of Muslim, Sikh, Christian faiths

The Rangnath Mishra Committee and the Sachar Committee reports too acknowledge the poor condition of Dalits and Adivasis of the Muslim faith.

‘A proud moment for us,’ says Dalit body after Midha’s election; she represents the Labour Party.

'A proud moment for us,' says Dalit body after Midha's election; she represents the Labour Party.

Ilaiyaraaja compares PM Modi to Ambedkar in new book, calls them ‘striking personalities’

The comparison, which was mentioned in the foreword of a book, drew flak from the DMK. The BJP’s Tamil Nadu unit countered saying Ilaiyaraaja’s voice can’t be throttled.

Ambedkar tried taking the caste issue to the United Nations. It had lessons for India

Ambedkar was committed to making caste an issue of international concern. He saw this as the only way to get justice for Dalits, writes Suraj Yengde.

India’s Brahmins, Baniyas gained from English. BJP-RSS want to deny that to Dalits, Adivasis

First Brahmins benefited from the pro-English agitations of Tamil people. Now Amit Shah's agenda is harming Shudra/Dalit/Adivasi global job prospects.

Modi govt’s Stand-Up India scheme worked for women but missed its target — SCs, STs

Stand-Up India scheme worked successfully for women. But what happened to the '1.25 lakh Dalit entrepreneurs' it was supposed to create?

Muslim religious head calls for Karnataka bandh to protest HC’s hijab order, Dalit body backs it

Ameer-e-Shariath Sageer Ahmed Rashadi calls for ‘day-long peaceful bandh’ Thursday to ‘display anger’ against HC verdict. Muslim-owned businesses in Bhatkal remain shut Wednesday.

On Camera

India’s IT firms must reduce dependence on North America, think long term

India’s IT services companies are not holding firms. They should focus on creating long-term value for shareholders instead of returning cash to keep share values up.

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.

60 yrs on, veterans recall lessons from 1965 India-Pakistan war. ‘Equipment alone doesn’t win battles’

A common thread runs through the memories of soldiers of the 1965 war—ingenuity, courage and camaraderie that withstood an apparently technologically superior foe.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.