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Unpacking Dynamics of Reservation Policy: How Caste Shapes Campuses for EWS Students

Sham Lal Caste remains a deeply entrenched social hierarchy in India, significantly influencing access to social goods and services, including education. Historically, the caste system excluded Dalits and marginalized communities from educational opportunities due to cultural traditions, religious restrictions, and societal norms.  While the reservation policy was introduced to address disparities and promote the inclusion …

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The Sweatshop of Romantic Love Under Capitalism: Lovers as Labourers for a Commodified Entity

Ananya M P The confessions made in a romantic relationship are paradoxical as Derrida once remarked, when one says ‘I love you’, does it mean I love ‘who’ you are or is it actually that I love the ‘way’ you are? Here, both the notions are inherently flawed and conditional as the first implies a …

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The importance of music as a source of resistance: “Maaza Baipan”

Anushri Wankhade

Anushri Wankhade The importance of presenting socio-political and cultural issues through art in the form of poetry & music has evolved as a crucial tool to empower communities and to spread awareness about societal inequalities. Art in the form of poetry and music has evolved as a crucial tool in social movements over centuries, starting …

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The Ritualistic Hypocrisy of Caste Hindus: The Kumbh Mela and the Myth of Purity

Vaibhav Kharat The ongoing Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj presents a remarkable case study to understand the ritualistic hypocrisy of caste Hindus, particularly in relation to the myth of purity that governs the Hindu psyche. This grand religious spectacle, where millions gather to bathe in the Triveni Sangam (Ganga, Yamuna, Sarasvati confluence). This act of spiritual …

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Enduring Relevance of Periyar’s Fight Against Caste Discrimination: A Lesson for DEI in Corporates

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Tamil Gramsci Periyar E.V. Ramasamy remains a polarizing figure in Indian history, particularly for the Brahmin community, due to his relentless exposure of their deeply entrenched caste-based practices. His work has left an indelible mark on Tamil society, and its relevance extends far beyond regional boundaries, resonating even in today’s conversations about Diversity, Equity, and …

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Savarna Gaze and Liberal Consumption: The Politics of ‘All We Imagine as Light’

Subham Malpani The simplified idea “You know your reality, but the bigger reality is that you’re afraid of your reality” becomes the premise of the movie, All We Imagine as Light, that attempts to follow the harsh realities of three working women in Mumbai. The older nurse – Prabha’s escape from her reality is the …

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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Remaining Work for This Nation: A Call to Action

Samyak Shambharkar  In a land of contradictions and paradoxes, where rivers of progress often meet the dams of caste and inequality, Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar envisioned a nation where liberty, equality, and fraternity weren’t just words inscribed on paper but a way of life. He was more than the architect of India’s Constitution; he was …

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How Political Agendas Distort Marginalized Histories?: Lessons from the Debate on Fatima Sheikh’s Legacy

Dr. Govind Dhaske History writing is an academic endeavor; however, in India, it is equally an active political field. Dilip Mandal’s recent confession-style posts have sparked intense debates regarding Fatima Sheikh’s association with Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule and her contributions to their educational work. These discussions have surfaced more fundamental questions about how histories are …