In 'Vernacular Rights Culture', Sumi Madhok documents different political imaginaries that animate rights struggles of subaltern groups.
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The Clutter Within the MBBS Curriculum: Can We Skip to the Relevant Part?
We need to keep the doctor-patient interaction at the centre of the medical curriculum instead of random feats of memorisation.
Funds to JMI, AMU Reduced Sharply; Budget for BHU Doubled; Allocation for JNU Stagnant
The government figures reveal that between 2014-15 and 2021-22 fiscals, the budget for AMU and JMU dipped by 15% while BHU's budget rose from Rs 669.51 crore to Rs …
Tamil Nadu: Protests Over Schoolgirl’s Death Turn Violent as Protesters Clash With Police
The protesters, including the victim's family, contested the school's claim that the student died by suicide and are seeking a CID probe into the matter.
How Children With Special Needs Are Being Left Out of Mainstream Education in India
Apart from a lack of inclusive policies and resources in schools, the existing laws in India that govern education for persons with disabilities also aren’t clear.
Preventing Sikh Woman From Appearing in Exam for Wearing Kara Unsustainable: Delhi HC
The concerned authorities did not take any steps to inform the prospective candidates about the requirement to reach the examination centre at least one hour before the reporting time, …
HC Asks Gujarat Govt’s Response on PIL Against Making ‘Bhagavad Gita’ Part of School Syllabus
The petitioner, Jamiat Ulama-E-Hind, challenged the state government's resolution saying whether one holy book can be prescribed in this manner.
Kashmir: 21-Year-Old Died Because of Torture in Police Custody, Alleges Family
The police claimed the young man was a drug addict which possibly led to his death – an allegation the family has denied. There is no official explanation for …
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, One of Many Women Sidelined From Musical History
Everyone knows the Elvis story, but what’s less known is the story of the Black women singers and musicians who forged the way.
How the Ramnamis of Chhattisgarh Protest Against Caste Discrimination With Body Tattoos
The community's 'Ram Ram' tattoos are a brilliant idea directed at the inhuman edifice of caste discrimination. They declare spiritual intent and also chart the path for social change.