For An Informed Ambedkar Age
Kaushik Tadvi (Kohak) One prevalent theme I have noticed in the classrooms when it comes to Tribal, Adivasi, and oppressed caste studies is that marginalized students engage with these topics differently than students from upper-caste and upper-class backgrounds. Most of the former engage with these topics intimately, with lived experiences, and the latter, with academic …
Amar K Babu What Mayasabha presents as drama is in fact propaganda. It is not a fearless portrayal of caste politics, but a calculated narrative that silences the oppressed and sanctifies upper-caste power. Mayasabha, marketed as a bold political web series on caste and power in Andhra Pradesh, arrives with grand claims: an exposé on …
Snehashish Das, Ananya Das We have cracked it. Dharma Productions is set to release many more Dhadaks—films unrelated in their plots, but united in their focus on caste, love, and violence. By the time Dhadak 10 arrives, perhaps Karan Johar will rechristen his company to Dhamma Productions, after saturating Bollywood screens with Buddha and Babasaheb …
Sangeeta Kumari Nag Inter-caste love in Indian society has always been a source of discomfort and resistance. It is never merely personal, but it is social, political, and deeply unequal. Such love challenges the very foundation of the caste system and asserts the demand for equality. Dhadak-2 portrays this inter-caste love story with great intensity. …
Zahid Kamal Abstract: This article analyses the trajectory of Muslim political engagement in India after the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025. The argument flows as the traditional paradigm of Muslim politics—predominantly reactionary and identity-centred—is set to enter a new phase marked by selective alignment with the ruling majoritarian regime. To validate the argument, the …
Shilpa Dasra and Navratri are widely celebrated across India as a festival of devotion, divine femininity, and the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon king Mahishasura. However, beneath this widely accepted narrative lies a complex history that reveals layers of caste, culture, and identity politics. A growing movement among Dalit, Bahujan, and Adivasi communities …
Grasim Soni I was in the admin office when I first saw it. There it was in all its glory, a letter of recommendation. Printed on crisp university letterhead, carefully worded and full of praise for her commitment to social justice issues and her work around caste and religion in South Asia. The candidate that …
Divyanshu R. Mangariya “Caste is not a thing of the past. It is a living, breathing structure that denies millions their humanity.” – Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd I was a curious boy, mischievous at times, eager to explore new things and adventures. I believed childhood was just about friendship and play. But slowly, the shadow of caste …
Ankita Chatterjee My father has a mental health issue that I could never pronounce at my young age. I saw my mother’s tensed face as she was running from one psychiatrist to another to make sense of what was happening to him. My mother, who had completed her graduation, was married off with the hope …