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TopicJyotirao Phule

Topic: Jyotirao Phule

Savitribai Phule made space for radical women misfits. She pioneered Satyashodhak modernity

The distinctiveness of her writing is evident in her compositions—women, shudras, and atishudras are at the center. Her poetry challenges the aesthetics of 'modern' Marathi literature.

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.

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North Indians need a crash course from Malayalis. Civic sense can be taught

One can feel the difference the moment the train enters Kerala—cleaner railway platforms, more hygienic food stalls, orderly passengers, no stench, and, of course, fresh air.

Maharashtra Budget: Fadnavis hands farmers another loan waiver even as 6 lakh await benefits of 1st one

Other key promises in the budget include AI- and other technology-enabled services for farmers and continuation of the Ladki Bahin Yojana, which will have the same outlay. 

Iranian naval ship Lavan with crew of 184 docked in Kochi same day US torpedoed IRIS Dena

IRIS Lavan was in the region for the International Fleet Review held last month and ‘sought urgent docking in Kochi citing technical issues,’ it is learnt.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.