dalits

Its 2020, And We Still Dont Have An Iconic Dalit Hero In Bollywood
Dalits are often invisibilised in Hindi cinema, and even when they appear on screen, they are shown as powerless, wretched or dependent upon the patronage of the social elites.
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Dalit Man's Suicide Reveals Grim Toll Of India's Khalistan Crackdown
The arrest and harassment of young Punjabi men in connection with the controversial Referendum 2020 has the Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal accusing each other of misusing the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.
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Outrage After Dalit Couple Attempts Suicide In MP Over Police Brutality
The incident took place when the Dalit couple resisted a drive to clear an alleged encroached land which they claimed to have taken on lease
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New Book Offers Solutions For Indias Worsening Jobs Crisis
Unlike other first generation entrepreneurs, Dalit youth have to face peculiar bottlenecks to succeed. Arun Khobragade offers solutions in his essay in the collection, 'Reviving Jobs: An Agenda For Growth'.
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IIT Madras Under Fire For Casteism After Shutting Off Gate Leading To Dalit Community
Residents of Velachary, who are mostly Dalit, say IIT's decision to close the campus gate connecting to their neighbourhood citing "undesirable elements" is a "clear instance of caste-based discrimination".
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How Rohith Vemulas Mother Radhika Transformed Her Grief Into Resistance
Four years after her sons death, as Indias university students across the country rise up once more, Radhika Vemula has become a symbol of inspiration and resistance.
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Internet Shut Down As Lakhs Gather For 202nd Anniversary Of Koregaon Bhima Battle
People congregate every year at the Jay Stambh (victory pillar) near Koregaon Bhima village to offer tributes on the anniversary of the battle.
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Dhanush's 'Asuran' And The Film's Dalit Hero Are Not Worth Celebrating
What are the implications of the emergence of violence against Dalits as a movie sub-genre?
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US To India: Uphold Right To Religious Freedom, Protect Vulnerable Individuals
Violence against minorities not conforming to Indias legal protections for these communities, it said.
By Lalit K Jha, Press Trust of India

Dalit MLA In Andhra Pradesh Alleges She Was Prevented From Entering Ganesh Pandal
YSRCP MLA Vundavalli Sridevi alleged that TDP workers stopped her from entering the pandal because she is a Dalit.
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