Fresh from the success of achieving his three-decade-long dream of seeing categorisation of the Scheduled Castes, Madiga Reservation Porata Samiti founder Manda Krishna is clear in his vision that he is not going to join any political party and lose the chance of becoming the voice of voiceless Madigas and other downtrodden communities. Now that the Supreme Court has pronounced …
Hyderabad: Although madigas account for a major share among the SC population’s 61 castes, they failed to gain reservation benefits to proportionate levels. Madigas constitute more than half of the SC population, whereas the other major chunk of Malas is availing most reservation benefits. Talking to Deccan Chronicle, Satavahana University Professor in sociology Prof. Surepally Sujatha said that almost all …
At first glance, Sringavarappadu resembles any other fishing village. Bale Ramulu, a 71-year-old resident, says “The age-old practice of veli has been followed to maintain social order within the community.” The grama peddalu may also enforce tappu, a monetary penalty against ‘wrongdoers’. State administration kicks in The former sarpanch, who now resides in the nearby village of Kota Lanka where …
After the devotees of late spiritual guru Osho Rajneesh were denied entry to Osho International commune in Pune with their "Osho Mala", several disciples on Wednesday forced their way into his ashram in protest against the management over the sale of the Ashram land. Today around 150-200 devotees were denied entry with “Osho Mala” by the management following which they …
Es poco probable que el virus se haya propagado por el aire sino a través del contacto indirecto. Los científicos revelan más hallazgos sobre el coronavirus en las superficies, en este caso estudiaron los baños de los aviones y su conexión con la transmisión de coronavirus. Asimismo, una mujer dio positivo en el último día de aislamiento, lo que sugiere …