For An Informed Ambedkar Age
Somnath Das The Special Intensive Revision of the state’s voter list left Bangladeshi immigrants in acute panic in a Purba Bardhaman hamlet, and those working in cities were unsure about whether their identity documents were adequate and whether they might be forced to move again. ‘Will they say we have to leave India?’ Immigrants from …
Samaan Shekhar Dr Ambedkar inherited the legacy of social movements from Jotiba Phule, who pioneered them in modern India. Here, we are referring to social movements that seek to achieve equality, liberty, and justice. For the sake of convenience and brevity, let us call these movements “movements for social equality.” Dr Ambedkar remains the most …
Abhishek Kumar Singh Iconoclast by Anand Teltumbde is a timely book that has arrived when political jostling for Ambedkar’s legacy has become a feature of Indian politics. This book analyses Ambedkar’s life and presents him as a pragmatist rather than a sanctified figure. Meticulously researched, detailed, and yet accessible to all readers, the book offers …
Anshul Kumar JNU is at a crossroads once again in the realm of student politics. This time, the JNU community is up against its Vice Chancellor, Prof. Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, for her remarks in a podcast where she said that Dalits, much like Blacks, are drugged into permanent victimhood. This was in light of the …
Buddhapal Dumane, Bhavna Shahare In India, people prefer private preschools over government-run anganwadis. This reflects divides based on caste, gender, income, and culture. The shift to English-medium options, which are often unaffordable for low-income families, perpetuates inequalities. The ASER 2023 report indicates that private setups achieve better learning outcomes despite gaps in foundational skills. This …
Dhruv Kumar The well-known adage, “You can kill a person, but you cannot kill his thoughts,” has transformed in contemporary times. Today, ideas can be rendered ineffective not only through suppression but also by distorting them or preventing their dissemination to the public. This phenomenon is particularly evident in the case of Dr. B. R. …
Umar Nizarudeen The cyclical temporality of Indo-Iranian notions of metempsychosis lends itself to speculative fiction. The work of the Iranian thinker Reza Negarestani is interesting for its melding of petro-fiction with carbon lifecycles. The convoluted movement of energy and life in `Cyclonopedia’ cursorily lingers on theory. This visceral yet short excursus allows us an insight …
Deepika Meena During the rural immersion program organized by my institute, I participated in a two-day field visit to two districts in Rajasthan, Jhunjhunu, my hometown, and the neighbouring district of Sikar. Although the visit was brief, it offered me a valuable opportunity to view my own district through a new lens and to unlearn …
Jatin Mathur Recently, the UGC mandated protective guidelines against caste discrimination in higher educational institutions. These regulations stem from a 2019 petition in the Apex Court filed by the mothers of Payal Tadvi and Rohith Vemula, which raised concerns over the 2012 equity regulations. Unlike the 2012 regulations—which were advisory, did not address action against …