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TopicJyotirao Phule

Topic: Jyotirao Phule

Away with Brahmin school-masters, we need schools for Shudras: Jyotirao Phule

In his powerful deposition before the Hunter Commission in 1881, Jyotirao Phule urged the British government to open its eyes to a 'pernicious system of high-class education.'

Even a sanitised Phule film can make him a household name outside Maharashtra, Dalits say

Anant Mahadevan’s Hindi biopic on Jyotirao Phule is facing heat from Brahmin groups and the censor board. But for Dalits, it’s still a moment of anti-caste visibility.

Phule biopic ‘Satyashodhak’ whitewashes Brahmin oppression, plays into political agendas

Phule is portrayed as an ally of Brahmin reformists who fight against the orthodox members of their community rather than as a standalone non-Brahmin hero.

Stop seeing caste from western lens. Move away from ‘Sanskritisation’ to ‘Vaishyavisation’

In Caste as Social Capital: The Complex Place of Caste in Indian Society, Professor R. Vaidyanathan’s intellectual debate acquires a new sharp edge.

Jotiba Phule’s 1869 satirical poem against Brahmin teachers is relevant even today

In ‘The Third Eye and Other Works’, Rohini Mokashi-Punekar looks back at Jotiba Phule's writings in education and contextualises them for the 21st century.

‘Dalit icons’ posters vandalised’: Ambedkar University Delhi student under lens, asked to meet inquiry panel

Ambedkarite Students Forum had sought strict action against offenders who allegedly vandalised posters of Dalit icons on Ambedkar Jayanti last week.

Bollywood ignored Jyotirao, Savitribai Phule for long. Shooting for a new biopic set to start

The feature film to be directed by Ananth Narayan Mahadevan will focus on the ‘main era of action’ of the husband-wife. Shoot starts in April.

SubscriberWrites: Jyotirao Phule, the reformist knowns as Martin Luther of Maharashtra

Phule challenged the society based on social inequality, injustice and exploitation, and formed an organisation of Bahujans called Satya Shodhak Samaj, writes Vinay Damodar

Why Bengal and North India failed to produce any Phule, Ambedkar, Periyar

Almost all prominent social reformers and anti-caste leaders emerged in two geographical and administrative locations—Bombay and Madras presidencies—during British rule.

Black lives mattered to Phule and Ambedkar. They had seen caste discrimination in India

The credit of drawing parallels between racial and caste discrimination goes to Jotirao Phule who compared conditions of Blacks in the US and Dalits in India.

On Camera

We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

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.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

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.