'Dalit face' defends CM criticism

'Dalit face' defends CM criticism: Former Bihar Assembly Speaker and the JDU's Dalit face, Uday Narayan Choudhary, once a close aide of Nitish Kumar, is now a bitter critic of the chief minister.

In The 'Good’ Hindu Versus 'Bad’ Hindu Politics Of Gujarat, Dalits Will Need A Social Movement To Show The Way

In The 'Good’ Hindu Versus 'Bad’ Hindu Politics Of Gujarat, Dalits Will Need A Social Movement To Show The Way: SCs in Gujarat, due to their miserable numbers and degraded social status, have been turned into plebeians with voting rights.

Dalit sisters found hanging

Dalit sisters found hanging: A Dalit family in a Noida village woke up to neighbours' shouts on Tuesday morning to find the door bolted from outside and two of its daughters, aged 18 and 13, hanging from the backyard Indian Devil Tree at the end of their dupattas.

Dalit Stopped From Performing Last Rites Of Father On Land Reserved For Crematorium In Madhya Pradesh

Dalit Stopped From Performing Last Rites Of Father On Land Reserved For Crematorium In Madhya Pradesh: Eventually, he performed the last rites of his father on a government land near his house.

Dalit killing: 3 arrested in UP

Dalit killing: 3 arrested in UP: Three persons have been arrested in connection with the alleged murder of a 22-year- old Dalit woman and her nephew, following an encounter here, police said today.
Hacked bodies of the Dalit woman and her 5-year-old nephew were found in Luhari

Rich tributes paid to Ambedkar in Nalgonda

Rich tributes paid to Ambedkar in Nalgonda: Several leaders on Wednesday paid rich tributes to the architect of Constitution of India Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar on his death anniversary.

'Reminder March' on Nov 28 for Ambedkar memorial

'Reminder March' on Nov 28 for Ambedkar memorial: A city-based organisation is holding a 'Reminder March' on November 28 to push for fast- tracking of construction of a proposed memorial to Dalit icon B R Ambedkar here.
The Samajik Samata Manch said the agitation is being organised to highlight

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Recalling a Good Samaritan

Recalling a Good Samaritan: Now, 50 children, including 20 girls, are studying in the Panchayat Union Primary School,” said S. Joseph, the police officer’s brother.
As a boy, Periapandian had to walk every day to reach his school, TDTA Middle School at Moovirunthaazhi, a nearby village.
He voluntarily donated his land for the school that now gives primary education to mostly Dalit children, his brother said.
“As going to the school was difficult during rain, he [Periapandian] donated 15 cents of land free of cost when the government decided to open a primary school in our village.
“He would try and help anyone seeking help, if the request was genuine,” Mr. Joseph said.

Uttar Pradesh assembly passes UPCOCA bill

Uttar Pradesh assembly passes UPCOCA bill: The Uttar Pradesh Control of Organised Crime Act (UPCOCA) bill was passed by the state assembly on Wednesday.
He told the House that the proposed law would come in handy in controlling crime and reigning in criminals, mafias and land grabbers.
After a brief debate, the bill was passed by the Vidhan Sabha and would now go to the Upper House -- Vidhan Parishad.
The bill was presented by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who also holds the charge of the Home Department.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav echoed similar sentiments and said the proposed law was not in the interests of the state while also apprehending its misuse.

Court rules against Jamadar family in Bhima Koregaon ‘Jaysthambh’ land case

Court rules against Jamadar family in Bhima Koregaon ‘Jaysthambh’ land case: The suit was filed by 53-year-old former serviceman, Subedar Major/ Honorary Captain Balasaheb Anandrao Jamadar (Malvadkar) of New Sangvi, Namdev Gulabrao Jamadar (Malvadkar) (63) and his brother Ashok (60), both residing near Jaystambh.
The lawyers also pointed out that the Jamadar family had used the Jaysthambh land for cultivation and other commercial purpose, which was illegal and against the sanad.
Passing an oral order, Joint Civil Judge C P Bhagwat told the Jamadar family that their application has been rejected, and mentioned that they do not hold possession of the land.
The Samiti demanded that the Jamadar (Malvadkar) family’s name be removed from the 7/12 extract, the ‘encroachments’ done by them be cleared and action taken to prevent further encroachments.
All three claim to be heirs of Kandojibin Gajoji Jamadar (Malvadkar), a havaldar in British Army who fought the battle of Bhima Koregaon in 1818, in which the British had defeated the Peshwas.

Dalit youth murder case: Bombay High Court disposes of writ petition seeking retrial

Dalit youth murder case: Bombay High Court disposes of writ petition seeking retrial: The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court Wednesday disposed of a criminal writ petition demanding a retrial in the Nitin Agey murder case.
Taking note of the steps taken by the government in the case, the court disposed of the criminal writ petition saying its purpose is already served.
The prosecution examined 26 witnesses, of which 14 including key witnesses, had turned hostile.
He said that the appeal is ready and would be submitted before the court in a couple of days.
The accused had, after beating him at a local school run by the Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, allegedly took Nitin to a brick kiln on two-wheelers.

Dalit–Muslim unity worked in Gujarat Assembly Polls

Dalit–Muslim unity worked in Gujarat Assembly Polls: Dalit-Muslim unity was exhibited to some extent in Gujarat Assembly Polls.
As usual, BJP overlooked Muslim voters and as its repercussion, Congress also kept the Muslim voters away.
Hyderabad: Although, PM Modi was successful in Gujarat Assembly Polls for getting BJP back to power Rahul Gandhi and his party gave a tough fight to Modi and Amit Shah.
In constituencies which were reserved for SCs/STs, Muslim voters constitute 14-30 percent and their votes decided the fate of these candidates.
Jignesh Mevani won the seat from Vadgam Assembly Constituency wherein there are 70, 000 Muslim voters.

Gujarat elections 2017: Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani wins as an independent in Vadgam

Gujarat elections 2017: Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani wins as an independent in Vadgam: Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani won Vadgam with a margin of 19,696 votes.
With the victory, Mevani, became the first independent to win the seat in the last nine elections.
It should be noted that Mevani had on the last day of filing nomination announced his candidature as an independent from Vadgam seat.
The Gandhi scion had also campaigned for Mevani in Vadgam and so had Congress leader Shaktisinh Gohil.
In that election Congress won with a victory margin of 21,839.

Gujarat 2017: Is Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani the messenger of new politics?

Gujarat 2017: Is Dalit leader Jignesh Mevani the messenger of new politics?: This is a moment full of possibility for the articulation of a Dalit-Bahujan oriented left-wing politics - not just in Gujarat but elsewhere in the country

Death bares Srijan reality

Death bares Srijan reality: Rani Devi, a Dalit woman employee with the Bhagalpur district board, will never forgive the people involved in the over Rs 1,000 crore Srijan scam. Reason: She lost her brother Sajan on Friday as she couldn't arrange money for his treatment.

Local artist awarded with Dr Ambedkar Kalashree National Award | The Sentinel, an English daily newspaper ,Newspaper from Guwahati, Newspaper from Assam, North East, Newspaper, Publishers, Omega Publishers, Daily Newspaper from Assam, English Daily Newspaper

Local artist awarded with Dr Ambedkar Kalashree National Award | The Sentinel, an English daily newspaper ,Newspaper from Guwahati, Newspaper from Assam, North East, Newspaper, Publishers, Omega Publishers, Daily Newspaper from Assam, English Daily Newspaper: From a Correspondent
DHUBRI, Dec 15: Dipankar Dev Baral, known face of Dhubri town, was awarded with the Dr Ambedkar Kalashree National Award, 2017 by the Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akademi in Delhi recently. For his literary, artistic talent and social works, Baral was honoured with this prestigious national award at Panchsheel Ashram in New Delhi on December 9 by the chief guest, Swami Atmaram Upadhya. In its two-day annual conference of the Akademi, Baral was bestowed with the award on the fi

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VCK leader faces Hindu outfits’ ire

VCK leader faces Hindu outfits’ ire: Tirupur: A section of Hindu outfits on Friday lodged complaints against VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan for his remarks against temples.
We will offer a reward of Rs 1 crore on his head,

Dalit woman gang-raped by youths in movie theatre, two arrested

Dalit woman gang-raped by youths in movie theatre, two arrested: Meerut: A 27-year-old Dalit woman was allegedly gang-raped by two youths in a theatre at Mawana here on Tuesday evening.
The two men then allegedly gang-raped the woman inside the movie hall.The rape survivor then approached the police station with her complaint.
Police claimed that the rape survivor had accompanied a youth she knew and was gang-raped by the latter and his friend who showed up later.
Amiruddin befriended her, by allegedly pretending to be Amar, and they started a relationship.Amirrudin took her out for a movie at Kamal Theatre in Mawana here on Tuesday afternoon at about 3 pm.
Police arrested two youths — Amiruddin and Wasim — from Mawana bus stand on Tuesday.Police also alleged that the main accused, Amiruddin, befriended the rape survivor on a fake identity, Amar, following which fringe right-wing groups demanded action alleging it to be a case of 'love jihad'.

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Dalit girl raped in Bihar after she objects to stealing of radishes from her field | Indiablooms - First Portal on Digital News Management

Dalit girl raped in Bihar after she objects to stealing of radishes from her field | Indiablooms - First Portal on Digital News Management: Patna, Dec 5 (TheBiharPost/IBNS): A little Dalit girl in Bihar was allegedly raped just after she objected to stealing of radishes from her field, according to a report in the local media.

Minor Dalit girl raped in Greater Noida

Minor Dalit girl raped in Greater Noida: A 13-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly raped by her neighbour here, police said today.
The girl, resident of Hindon Pushta area, was allegedly raped by her neighbour, Knowledge Park police station SHO Hansraj Badoria said today.
'The accused is

Dalits draw mythology parallel

Dalits draw mythology parallel: Over 50 Dalit and tribal organisations have likened the recent instances of attacks on the deprived sections to Hindu mythological episodes and announced a protest march in Delhi next month.

PIL on use of word 'Dalit' by media: HC questions illegality

PIL on use of word 'Dalit' by media: HC questions illegality: The Delhi High Court today asked whether the use of the word 'Dalit' in news articles was illegal, after a plea sought restraining of media houses from using it on the ground that it created inequality in society.
A bench of Acting Chief Justice

Gujarat elections 2017: SC federation releases 'Dalit Manifesto'

Gujarat elections 2017: SC federation releases 'Dalit Manifesto': After discussing their issues in a democratic way, Gujarat Scheduled Caste Federation (GSCF) released Dalit manifesto on Tuesday evening.
There is also a provision of 33% and 50% of reservation for women, the similar provision we want for SC/ST women.
But it is equally true that we want upliftment of Dalit community, enough of suffering,

Dalit groom cries assault in Punjab

Dalit groom cries assault in Punjab: A Border Security Force jawan from a Dalit family has alleged that some upper-caste men abused and assaulted him on Wednesday while he was on his way to his would-be bride's house in a Gurdaspur village to get married.

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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

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

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Famous Romani players in world football - Romea.cz

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

'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.

Muslim-Dalit Combination Will Force BJP To Return To Temples To Pray For Better Luck, Says Former BSP MLA Yogesh Verma

Muslim-Dalit Combination Will Force BJP To Return To Temples To Pray For Better Luck, Says Former BSP MLA Yogesh Verma

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.

Identity illusions, unclassified categories - Himal Southasian

Identity illusions, unclassified categories - Himal Southasian

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...

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.

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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

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.

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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.