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Reservation
Maratha quota agitation: A cat among the pigeons
Marathas’ agitation for reservation has placed Shinde government in a bind, while many believe it is a ploy to divide the community ahead of election.
Anosh Malekar
Caste Census
Andhra Pradesh hopes caste census will enhance data-driven governance
It is expected to provide clarity on population proportions of castes and subcastes, and insights into the most backward castes and nomadic tribes.
Ayesha Minhaz
Queer Rights
Amidst disappointment, there is a glimmer of hope in Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage verdict
The ruling has opened a path for potential progress in LGBTQIA+ rights.
Bastian Steuwer
Reservation
Maharashtra on edge as Maratha reservation protests turn violent
Protesters set fire to the house of NCP MLA, demanding Kunbi certificates for all Marathas.
Amey Tirodkar
Legal Acumen
Parliamentary panel’s draft proposal to make adultery a crime contradicts landmark SC judgment
The move also raises questions about the direction of legal reforms in India.
V. Venkatesan
Legal Acumen
Why UAPA is a threat to media freedom in India
The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act serves as a powerful tool for the state to stifle media dissent and intimidate truth-seeking journalists.
V. Venkatesan
Social Justice
Can the INDIA coalition revive social justice politics to counter Hindutva?
It can transcend “social engineering” by substantively engaging marginalised social groups in economic and political processes.
Harish S. Wankhede
More stories from Social Justice
Maratha reservation: BJP caught in a fix in Maharashtra
The party’s decision to grant Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas in Marathwada has stirred discontent among OBCs, its core voter base.
Amey Tirodkar
Two years after Assam evictions, hundreds of families wait for their promised land
Evicted for an agricultural project in September 2021, thousands of Bengali-speaking Muslim farmers survive in squalid shelters today.
Mahmodul Hassan
Court nod for Bihar caste survey a shot in the arm for regional parties
The move can potentially reshape electoral dynamics as local parties can use it to counter BJP’s aggressive Kamandal-II strategy.
Anand Mishra
Champion of equality: Remembering Gail Omvedt’s legacy of scholarly activism
Omvedt devoted herself to the struggles of Dalit-Bahujans, farmers, and women in India. Today marks her second death anniversary.
Anosh Malekar
Rajasthan’s gig law a step in the right direction, but more needed to protect platform workers
Gig workers need laws that safeguard them from the exploitation of platform companies and their toxic algorithms.
Ayesha Minhaz
VIDEO | Revolution on the horizon: Vivek Sultanvi performs ‘Zamaane ki haalat badal ke rahegi’
Ramesh Ranjak’s poem discusses the lasting impact of poverty and the difficult living conditions faced by millions.
Ashutosh Sharma
Vaikom Satyagraha, Periyar, and Tamil Nadu
As the Satyagraha turns 100 this year, a look at the Periyar factor that propelled it.
Siddarth Muralidharan
Dalits, Muslims stage protests in Karnataka against reservation rejig plan
The BJP decided to meddle with the reservation policy to win over voters ahead of the May 10 Assembly election.
Vikhar Ahmed Sayeed
Hathras rape-murder case: A doomed investigation to begin with
The victim’s family has decided to approach the Allahabad High Court for justice.
Ismat Ara
Satyashodhaka Yuvajana Sangham: Agent of change in Telangana
Inspired by the ideals of Jyotirao Phule, the collective furthers the fight for equality and rights.
Ayesha Minhaz
In Erewhon’s court: Of deprivation, past and present
The sixth judge says reservation must be phased out but by phasing out the need for it.
Sriram Panchu
Remembering to forget
The grand narrative of Partition has left out many social classes, such as the untouchable groups.
Srajit M. Kumar
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