AmbedkarSaid;: “ Turn in any direction you like, caste is the monster that crosses your path. You cannot have political reform; you cannot have econom...
Wednesday 29 November 2017
AmbedkarSaid;
AmbedkarSaid;: “ Turn in any direction you like, caste is the monster that crosses your path. You cannot have political reform; you cannot have econom...
Tuesday 28 November 2017
Dalit session for manifesto
Dalit session for manifesto: Rahul Gandhi on Monday promised a 'special package' for Dalits in the Congress's Gujarat manifesto with 'economic, social and legal guarantees' for the community.
Coalition of the young
Coalition of the young: Dalit rights activist Jignesh Mevani is becoming an anti-BJP magnet that seeks to draw kindred - and young - spirits from across the country.
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Eat, wear, dalit
Eat, wear, dalit: A dalit entrepreneur has dared the Indian market to consume food and wear clothes crafted by Dalit hands. Has India risen to the challenge?
Kerala push for more Dalit priests
Kerala push for more Dalit priests: The Left government in Kerala that was praised for making people from the oppressed castes temple priests is set to further open up what was once the sole preserve of the Brahmins.
At Dalit event, Scindia seeks to build bridges with Mayawati
At Dalit event, Scindia seeks to build bridges with Mayawati: Months after his party fought the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls in alliance with the BSP's arch-rival SP, senior Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia today appeared to be reaching out to Mayawati while he tore into the BJP for 'growing attacks'
Women first, prosperity for all: What we know of Ivanka's GES 2017 agenda
Women first, prosperity for all: What we know of Ivanka's GES 2017 agenda: The Global Entrepreneurship Summit is being held for the first time in South Asia in Hyderabad
Monday 27 November 2017
Rani & Rogues
Rani & Rogues: The contrast between the way the police dealt with protests by Dalits in UP’s Saharanpur and Rajputs in Rajasthan is part of a pattern of selective aggression and selective silence that goes deep and wide
Sunday 26 November 2017
Saturday 25 November 2017
What is the job of the bureaucracy?
What is the job of the bureaucracy?: Workers in the informal sector get little or no help from the administration. If they’re lucky, there are NGOs in their vicinity
India: Dalit women still forced to be manual scavengers - World - Dunya News
India: Dalit women still forced to be manual scavengers - World - Dunya News: Dalit communities are still forced to be manual scavengers, a euphemism for clearing faeces from dry toilets and open drains by hand, despite laws to end the practice. Photo: Reuters
He Rode At The Head Of Sixty Million
He Rode At The Head Of Sixty Million: An interesting addition to constitutional history throws light on Ambedkar, his life’s project on Dalit rights and his tussles with Gandhi and Patel
Friday 24 November 2017
'Love Jihad Begun, Anti-Dalit Acts Increased After BJP Came To Power', Says Activist
'Love Jihad Begun, Anti-Dalit Acts Increased After BJP Came To Power', Says Activist: Ahead of the November 27 hearing in Kerala's 'Love Jihad' case, women activist Mariya Alam Umar on Friday said that love marriages are being taken to court after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has come to power.
Thursday 23 November 2017
Family attempts suicide
Family attempts suicide: But when she requested Suruli Raj to return the blank cheques and the promissory notes, he refused.
more-inFour members of a Dalit family attempted suicide here on Wednesday as they were unable to endure coercion by a money lender, who had charged them exorbitant interest, the police said.
The family subsequently settled the principal amount of ?2 lakh along with interest of ?1.75 lakh two years ago.
The accused even threatened to kill her and her family if they did not accede to the demands, she claimed.
She had stated in her petition that she had borrowed ?2 lakh for 5% interest from Suruli Raj four years ago.
Tuesday 21 November 2017
COUNTERVIEW: Rahul Gandhi to accept Dalits' "largest" national ...
COUNTERVIEW: Rahul Gandhi to accept Dalits' "largest" national ...: The national flag spread in DSK premises By Our Representative In a major embarrassment to the BJP, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandh...
Sunday 19 November 2017
Transwomen turn teachers for Dalit children in Bengal (Social Feature)
Transwomen turn teachers for Dalit children in Bengal (Social Feature): Motherhood transcends gender. Unconditional love knows no caste barriers.
Saturday 18 November 2017
COUNTERVIEW: Under Modi's Gujarat, 85 social boycott, force mig...
COUNTERVIEW: Under Modi's Gujarat, 85 social boycott, force mig...: Macwan introducing "Gujarat Vikas Samachar" By Our Representative Out of 112 cases of social boycott and forced migration of...
Caste in a mould
Caste in a mould: The village of Khilawar, near Una in Gujarat, has internalised caste identities and dynamics in such a manner that it is the only way of life
Dalits, Patidars, OBCs victims of Gujarat model: Jignesh Mevani
Dalits, Patidars, OBCs victims of Gujarat model: Jignesh Mevani: Interview with Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani
Friday 17 November 2017
Bill? Touch wood
Bill? Touch wood: Karnataka, where techies as well as tormentors of rationalists have struck deep roots, has taken the first decisive stride to outlaw black magic but has run into charges of making compromises in the last mile.
Tuesday 14 November 2017
Sunday 12 November 2017
Dalit Woman's Nose Cut In MP Village For Allegedly Refusing Work
Dalit Woman's Nose Cut In MP Village For Allegedly Refusing Work: Janaki Bai was asked to spray pesticides at Narendra Singh's fields, a task she had refused. The woman said Narendra Singh and his father Saheb Singh then beat her up.
Saturday 11 November 2017
Friday 10 November 2017
Atrocities against SCs, Dalits rising under Modi govt: Tripura CM Sarkar
Atrocities against SCs, Dalits rising under Modi govt: Tripura CM Sarkar: Says the autocratic govt under the leadership of PM Modi can't tolerate any opposition
Separate electorate for SC, ST required, says Martin Macwan
Separate electorate for SC, ST required, says Martin Macwan: Noted human rights activist Martin Macwan said a separate electorate for SC and ST is the need of the hour.
Wednesday 8 November 2017
Canadian delegation visits tribal hamlets in Chittoor
Canadian delegation visits tribal hamlets in Chittoor: The team also interacted with children at the early learning centres at Paleru, Eguva Bandarlapalle and Veluthula Chenu hamlets.
He said that their campaign would also support the open defecation free project in rural areas.
more-inA five-member team of Christian Children's Fund of Canada (CCFC) on behalf of the Canadian Embassy on Sunday toured a dozen hamlets in Bangarupalem mandal in Chittoor district, and inspected the ongoing welfare activities initiated by the organisation two years ago.
They also visited the ST colony at Eguva Bandarlapalle, where the huts were gutted in a fire mishap a few months ago.
Team member Lipi Jobson said that in order to strengthen the sports abilities among children, sports material was distributed to high school students, besides assisting their academic career.
He said that their campaign would also support the open defecation free project in rural areas.
more-inA five-member team of Christian Children's Fund of Canada (CCFC) on behalf of the Canadian Embassy on Sunday toured a dozen hamlets in Bangarupalem mandal in Chittoor district, and inspected the ongoing welfare activities initiated by the organisation two years ago.
They also visited the ST colony at Eguva Bandarlapalle, where the huts were gutted in a fire mishap a few months ago.
Team member Lipi Jobson said that in order to strengthen the sports abilities among children, sports material was distributed to high school students, besides assisting their academic career.
Residents oppose acquisition of land for airport expansion
Residents oppose acquisition of land for airport expansion: The residents resorted to this step following failure of talks convened by the revenue authorities on Saturday to discuss about the acquisition of their land for the airport expansion project.
more-inResidents of Pattathammal Street situated near the international airport here have stoutly opposed the acquisition of their lands by the revenue authorities for the airport expansion project on the grounds that it would severely affect their livelihood.
“However, we refused to accept the contention made by the revenue authorities”, said Vinayagamoorthy who was part of the team that went for the talks.
A section of residents who took part in the meeting which was also attended by officials from the Airports Authority of India and the City Police refused to accept the decision of the revenue authorities regarding land acquisition.
Residents said they would not compromise on their lands as it would also adversely affect the education of their wards.
more-inResidents of Pattathammal Street situated near the international airport here have stoutly opposed the acquisition of their lands by the revenue authorities for the airport expansion project on the grounds that it would severely affect their livelihood.
“However, we refused to accept the contention made by the revenue authorities”, said Vinayagamoorthy who was part of the team that went for the talks.
A section of residents who took part in the meeting which was also attended by officials from the Airports Authority of India and the City Police refused to accept the decision of the revenue authorities regarding land acquisition.
Residents said they would not compromise on their lands as it would also adversely affect the education of their wards.
Bhim Army begins social media mobilisation for mahapanchayat on November 9
Bhim Army begins social media mobilisation for mahapanchayat on November 9: Since then, the Bhim Army has been mobilizing support through social media campaigns to ensure a high turnout at the mahapanchayat.
“The organization had sought permission to submit a memorandum to the district administration.
The outfit has created several Facebook pages sharing video of Chandrashekhar addressing his supporters during a court visit recently.
They have been warned against holding a protest and action will be taken if they do not obey the orders.
Several groups working for Dalits have thrown their weight behind the mahapanchayat and have been sharing campaign details on social media.“Slapping NSA on Chandrashekhar was a politically-motivated move.
“The organization had sought permission to submit a memorandum to the district administration.
The outfit has created several Facebook pages sharing video of Chandrashekhar addressing his supporters during a court visit recently.
They have been warned against holding a protest and action will be taken if they do not obey the orders.
Several groups working for Dalits have thrown their weight behind the mahapanchayat and have been sharing campaign details on social media.“Slapping NSA on Chandrashekhar was a politically-motivated move.
Monday 6 November 2017
FIR cry against chief secretary
FIR cry against chief secretary: Right to Food Campaign, Jharkhand, which is part of a nationwide network of activists working on various social issues, on Monday wrote to Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) demanding an FIR against chief secretary Rajbala Verma for allegedly ordering earlier this year that ration cards not seeded with Aadhaar numbers be de-linked.
Friday 3 November 2017
No polls ahead, Dalit card gains currency
No polls ahead, Dalit card gains currency: All parties in Bihar are on overdrive to woo Dalits though no elections are round the corner.
Thursday 2 November 2017
COUNTERVIEW: Warning bell for Gandhians: Dalit activist justifi...
COUNTERVIEW: Warning bell for Gandhians: Dalit activist justifi...: By Rajiv Shah In what should prove to be a warning bell for Gandhians of all hues, a dangerous trend appears to be taking shape, acceler...
Wednesday 1 November 2017
BSP creates ruckus over Dr Ambedkar memorial
BSP creates ruckus over Dr Ambedkar memorial: BSP creates ruckus over Dr Ambedkar memorial
COUNTERVIEW: Gujarat's topmost Dalit leader inches closer to Co...
COUNTERVIEW: Gujarat's topmost Dalit leader inches closer to Co...: By Our Representative In a clear indication that Gujarat's top Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani is all set to shed his approach of refrai...
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