dalit Archives

How I Survived a ‘woke’ Indian College as a Dalit Trans Student

Woke universities and colleges in India look like safe spaces from the outside, but on the inside it is the same old story, maybe even worse. The thread of intolerance, bullying is consistent and things are only worse if you are both Trans and Dalit.

Vani Khokar May 14, 2016

People

What Will It Take for India to Stop Honour Killings?

Inter-caste marriages in India are fraught with danger, as the high-profile honour killing of Premulla Pranay by his father-in-law in Telangana proves. Monika and Vikramjeet knew their inter-caste marriage would anger people, but they had no idea that they would have to be on the run for 12 years, escaping their murderous family.

Sat Singh May 11, 2016

Pop Culture

Kaala: Decoding Pa Ranjith’s “Anti-Establishment” Film

Kaala, Pa Ranjith’s symbolism-loaded work, isn’t afraid to point fingers at the state of the nation today. It touches upon atrocities faced by the underprivileged, institutional murders, and takes the Hindutva brigade head on.

Aditya Shrikrishna April 25, 2016

POV

When Did Ambedkar Jayanti Start Getting the Rohit Shetty Treatment?

I was born in a Dalit family, and Ambedkar Jayanti was nothing short of Diwali for us. April 14 was a day of music and quiet pride. Over the years, however, the day has transformed. It is no longer the underdog indie; it is now a big, gaudy Rohit Shetty film.

Vaibhav Wankhede April 5, 2016

POV

Liberals, You’re Doing It Wrong

Even a few years ago, family members with opposing political views didn’t find it hard to get along. Don’t park the blame with right-wingers – liberals are just as responsible.

Shubhodeep Pal March 18, 2016

POV

“Capitulism” in the Age of Yogi Adityanath

What are we to do in the face of the epic monstrosity of man? Collectively capitulate to the horror unfolding all around. The option is too terrible to contemplate.

RayC March 3, 2016