Friday 13 May 2016
Kerala’s forgotten people
Kerala’s forgotten people: The book is an important addition to the canon of modern Dalit literature as it sheds light on a largely unknown chapter in the story of subaltern resistance to the hegemonic structure of the caste system. By RAMESH CHAKRAPANI
Dalit nation
Dalit nation: The findings of Census 2011 provide remarkable insight into the lives of Dalits across the country, clearly demonstrating that the government must go the extra mile if it is serious about inclusive growth. By RAMESH CHAKRAPANI
Telangana's thirst
Telangana's thirst: Many villages in the State are reeling under acute water scarcity. The government departments are trying to tap every available source to supply water to them as the rural economy is collapsing. By KUNAL SHANKAR
In the name of tradition
In the name of tradition: Discrimination against Dalits thrives in Karnataka as mainstream political parties continue to frame the issue of Dalits’ entry into temples or other public spaces in terms of “tradition” and “custom” instead of basic rights. By SATHISH G.T. in Hassan
Dalits enfeebled even in reserved Puducherry segments
Dalits enfeebled even in reserved Puducherry segments: The spatial segregation of Dalits is a reality in these constituencies. Localities with names that end with “pet” are predominantly Dalit areas. As in any other rural areas in the Union Territory, the
Dalit woman killed after her brother elopes with girl
Dalit woman killed after her brother elopes with girl: In a case of suspected 'honour' killing, a caste Hindu hacked to death a Dalit woman on Friday after her brother married and eloped with his daughter.
Police said S. Viswanathan (29), a Dalit from
Police said S. Viswanathan (29), a Dalit from
A rupture that may derail VCK
A rupture that may derail VCK: he emergence of the DMDK-PWF alliance — of which the VCK, a Dalit party, is a member — as a viable ‘Third Front’ should have made the DMK and the AIADMK uneasy about their chances in several constitue
The bald reality of life
The bald reality of life: “We have nothing else with us. The Rs. 500 each of us get will help us with our food for a few days. I have spent 60 years in this same place and no one has ever done anything for us,” he says, his an
Political power is the antidote, says tribal leader C.K. Janu
Political power is the antidote, says tribal leader C.K. Janu: “Acquiring political power is the sole remedy left for tribesmen in the State now to address their problems when promises of successive governments have remained only on paper,” says C.K. Janu, NDA-ba
‘Gerrymandering’ to keep Dalits away
‘Gerrymandering’ to keep Dalits away: While Scheduled Caste migrants — who moved into Puducherry after 1964 — have been denied reservation and the status of being a native, thereby stemming their in-bound migration, members of other commu
Slain Dalit youth’s wife attempts suicide
Slain Dalit youth’s wife attempts suicide: V. Vigneswaran (19), younger brother of Shankar, told
that Kausalya, unable to bear the loss of Shankar, reportedly took cow dung powder in the early hours of the day.Kausalya’s father-
that Kausalya, unable to bear the loss of Shankar, reportedly took cow dung powder in the early hours of the day.Kausalya’s father-
Monday 9 May 2016
Sunday 8 May 2016
No Country For Dalits | NK Bhoopesh | Tehelka - Investigations, Latest News, Politics, Analysis, Blogs, Culture, Photos, Videos, Podcasts
No Country For Dalits | NK Bhoopesh | Tehelka - Investigations, Latest News, Politics, Analysis, Blogs, Culture, Photos, Videos, Podcasts: Alliances of Dalit political parties fail to address social ostracism.
Criminal neglect | ASAD ASHRAF | Tehelka - Investigations, Latest News, Politics, Analysis, Blogs, Culture, Photos, Videos, Podcasts
Criminal neglect | ASAD ASHRAF | Tehelka - Investigations, Latest News, Politics, Analysis, Blogs, Culture, Photos, Videos, Podcasts: Even on Ambedkar Jayanti, the common citizen is unaware of the plight of manual scavengers.
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