The American-born Indian scholar, an academician par excellence, prominent sociologist and a tireless human rights activist, passed away on August 25.
Author: Ankita Apurva
‘Proud to Be a Jungli’: When Jaipal Singh Munda Asserted His Identity in the Constituent Assembly
On International Indigenous Day, a Bahujan young woman traces the history of an intellectual who fought for the rights of Adivasis and those on the margins till his very …
Shahuji Maharaj: A Leader Who Rewrote the Rules of Society
In his rule spanning 28 years, Shahuji Maharaj not only challenged the casteist, sexist and superstitious customs of society but also changed them for the upliftment of the oppressed.
Birsa Munda: Not Only a Chapter in History But a Revolutionary History of His Own
On his death anniversary, a young Bahujan woman from Jharkhand writes about the tribal freedom fighter whose contributions have been sidelined and distorted by oppressor-caste authors and media.
The Traumatising Nature of Comedy for Bahujans in India
Forcing the marginalised to laugh at traumatising gibberish masquerading as 'comedy' is violence. Gaslighting the oppressed to accept their ridicule as humour is abuse.
Dr Ambedkar’s Journalism: The Voice and Vision We Will Always Need
Today, Ambedkar's words echo as a reminder of how immoral reporting not only creates an uninformed society but also a misinformed one.
Babasaheb Ambedkar: A Birth Which Was a Revolution, A Life Which Goes On Forever
A revolutionary intellectual, a complete leader and a compassionate reformer, Ambedkar's achievements are beyond measure, his impact unfathomable.
Mahatma Jyotibha Phule: A Birth That Continues to Bring This Society to Life
Born on April 11, 1827, Phule is remembered for his revolutionary critical reasoning, fearless resistance against societal evils and everlasting concern for the marginalised.
Yashica Dutt’s ‘Coming Out as a Dalit’ Wins Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar
Dutt's book is humane in its assertion, extensive in its research and brilliant in its articulation.
Savitribai Phule Shall Never Die, For Her Pen Lives On
Savitribai Phule's poetry is progressive, assertive and at the same time, questioning, and playful.