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5 days ago

AAP protests Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

NEW DELHI: AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal, other senior leaders and party workers staged a protest outside the BJP headquarters on Wednesday over Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks about Dr BR Ambedkar in Parliament. Amit Shah’s insult to him is an insult to every Dalit, every underprivileged citizen, and every believer in equality. The protest site witnessed banners and …

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6 days ago

Constitution, not God, protects oppressed: Karnataka Minister slams Amit Shah

India Today

Karnataka Social Welfare Minister HC Mahadevappa strongly condemned Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s controversial remarks about Dr BR Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha on December 17. Criticising Shah’s comment that repeated invocation of Ambedkar’s name has become a “fashion” and comparing it to taking God’s name, Mahadevappa retorted, “Had these people sat chanting the name of Amit Shah's God, they …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Muslims offer 'chaadar' at Piran Kaliyar praying for Bangladeshi Hindus

Hindustan Times

Members of the Muslim community led by Uttarakhand Waqf Board Chairman Shadab Shams on Monday offered a 'chaadar' at Piran Kaliyar Sharif praying for end of alleged atrocities against the Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. Members of the Muslim community, headed by Uttarakhand Waqf Board Chairman Shadab Shams, conducted a 'chaadar' on Monday at Piran Kaliyar Sharif, praying for an end …

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2 weeks ago

Suspended VCK leader Aadhav Arjuna claims key role in DMK's political victory

India Today

The suspended deputy general secretary of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, Aadhav Arjuna, who was under fire for his recent controversial remarks accusing their ally, the DMK, of promoting “monarchy”, has now released a video on X revealing his close association with the DMK. Additionally, he co-published the book “Ambedkar, A Leader for All”, which was launched during an event where Arjuna …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Kanimozhi on DMK’s prospects

The Hindu

Thoothukudi MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has said that the DMK will win 200 seats in the next Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Addressing the DMK southern zone Adi Dravidar welfare committee’s review meeting held in Tiruchendur on Saturday, the MP said: “As DMK leader M.K. Stalin’s tenure, the DMK has constantly worked towards the development of oppressed communities, weather it was 18% …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Opening the gates of the judicial castle for the oppressed: Justice Krishna Iyer’s indelible legacy

New Indian Express

While upholding the pro-poor leaning of the Indian Constitution, Justice Vivian Bose in Bidi Supply Co. vs Union of India and Others observed: “The Constitution is not for the exclusive benefit of governments and States; it is not only for lawyers and politicians and officials and those highly placed. Justice Krishna Iyer acted as the Gustavo Gutiérrez of India’s liberation …

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1 month ago

A superhero for oppressed kids

New Indian Express

WEST BENGAL: Deeply moved by the plight of trafficked children, 52-yearold homemaker Nupur Ghosh dedicated all her resources to establishing an NGO called Srishtir Pathe in 2014 in Madhyamgram. Ghosh, a middle-class housewife who always dreamed of setting up a large shelter to assist trafficking victims, took a significant step by forming a small NGO to helps ome of these …

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1 month ago

‘Most oppressed Muslim woman in the world’ now denied religious solace

Al Jazeera

We have recently – imam and lawyer – joined forces, along with so many unsung heroes, to demand respect for the humanity of Dr Aafia Siddiqui. She is often called the “Most Oppressed Muslim Woman in the World” – and with good cause. Ahmed and Mariam are both US citizens, and it is mind-boggling that the CIA, sworn to uphold …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah urges people to reject BJP/RSS for their stand on Constitution

The Hindu

The political scene is heating up in Karnataka ahead of the Lok Sabha election, with the Congress on Sunday asking people to reject the Bharatiya Janata Party for its stand on the Constitution even as poll preparation in the saffron party is under way. Urging people to discard the BJP-RSS for dividing society and opposing the Constitution, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Fearless voice for the oppressed: John Pilger, giant of investigative journalism, dies at 84

The Hindu

Published : Jan 01, 2024 17:57 IST - 2 MINS READ Australian-born journalist and documentary filmmaker John Pilger died at his home in London, England on December 30, his family announced via a statement on X. WATCH: Pilger, who has been based in Britain since 1962, worked for Britain’s Daily Mirror newspaper, broadcaster ITV’s investigative programme World In Action and …

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1 year ago

67th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr. Ambedkar observed in Kalaburagi

The Hindu

“The philosophy of B.R. Ambedkar to provide equal educational and employment opportunities for downtrodden sections in society will remain a dream unless the nation focuses towards achieving his vision,” said Panditaradhya Shivacharya swami of Hosadurga. Paying floral tribute to the Ambedkar Statue on 67th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr. Ambedkar here in Kalaburagi on Wednesday the religious head said that the …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Caste census will help better lot of oppressed classes: Speaker Tammineni

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: Assembly Speaker Tammineni Sitaram has said the caste census would be of help to the backward communities and other oppressed classes in Andhra Pradesh. He mentioned several schemes introduced by Jagan Mohan Reddy, including pensions, Vidya Devena, Aasara, Aarogya Suraksha and Nadu-Nedu, aimed at benefiting the BC, SC, ST, and Minority communities. Vizianagaram MP Bellana Chandrasekhar said BCs should …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Naidu Oppressed Dalits and Backward Classes: Minister Merugu Nagarjuna

Deccan Chronicle

TIRUPATI: Social welfare minister Merugu Nagarjuna has alleged that Telugu Desam chief Nara Chandrababu Naidu suppressed the rights of Dalits and backward classes during his 14-year tenure as chief minister. Speaking at a public meeting as part of the Samajika Sadhikara Bus Yatra of the YSRC in Markapuram constituency on Monday, Nagarjuna praised Chief Minister Y.S. Minister Adimulapu Suresh highlighted …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Young Christians on life in secular Britain: ‘People looked at me like I was oppressed in some way’

The Independent

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1 year, 4 months ago

Zoya Akhtar responds as Instagram user asks her to show normal Muslims with ‘one positive story that is not oppressed’

Hindustan Times

Made In Heaven season 2 creator Zoya Akhtar was recently questioned by an Instagram user over the portrayal of Muslim characters in her shows and films. Zoya's response to the Instagram user Zoya Akhtar had actually shared a long note to deny the allegations of using excerpts from Yashica Dutt's book and life in episode 5 featuring Radhika Apte as …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Book Review: ‘Caste Pride: Battles for Equality in Hindu India’ by Manoj Mitta explores how the privileges of social elites are defended by India’s judiciary.

The Hindu

Published : Jul 13, 2023 11:00 IST - 8 MINS READ Within social science discourses, it is often acknowledged that the colonial state invented and restructured caste categories in India. Caste Pride: Battles for Equality in Hindu India Manoj Mitta Context Westland Books, 2023 Pages: 624 Price: Rs.999 There may be some truth to such arguments, but Manoj Mitta’s new …

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1 year, 5 months ago

We will accept caste census report, says Siddaramaiah

The Hindu

Accusing the former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy of not accepting the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes report on caste census, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said the Congress government would accept the report. Such census and studies are necessary to eliminate discrimination in society,” the Chief Minister said after the ground-breaking ceremony of Kaginele Mahasamstana Kanaka Guru Peetha mutt …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Being opposed for uplifting those oppressed for years: CM Stalin at event on 200 years of Thol Seelai Porattam

India Today

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin said that some are opposed to his party because they have been raising their voice against the oppressed sections of society. CM MK Stalin was speaking at an event organised by the CPI to commemorate the 200th year of Thol Seelai Porattum. The event was also attended by Kerala CM Pinarayi …

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2 years ago

‘Leaders have gone silent’: Malala calls for UK to help oppressed Afghan women

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai has called on the UK Government …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Why the book bans and censorship? Those who rule want to crush knowledge — and freedom

Salon

August Wilson wrote 10 plays chronicling Black life in the 20th century. Ellen Schrecker, the leading historian of the McCarthy era's widespread purge of the U.S. education system, calls these gag bills "worse than McCarthyism." Schrecker, author of "No Ivory Tower: McCarthyism and the Universities," "Many Are the Crimes: McCarthyism in America" and "The Lost Promise: American Universities in the …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Dance-theatre production ‘Otta-Nilanilppinte Prathirodham’ discusses the resilience of the oppressed through characters from the Mahabharata

The Hindu

When you are pushed to the edge, you resist. How resilience becomes a tool for survival is the crux of ‘Otta — Nilanilppinte Prathirodham’, a dance-theatre production by Thudippu – A Human Collective. ‘Otta’is the first independent production of Thudippu, founded by Ponnu Sajeev, Anjali Krishnadas and Divakaran Aravind three years ago. The story revolves around three characters from the …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Google: Tanuja Gupta Opens Up About Her Exit Due to Caste Discrimination

The Quint

The first form of manifestation, according to Gupta, is denial. If you replace the denial of caste discrimination with the denial of the Holocaust or something like that, it instantly clicks where other people start to realise, “Oh, something’s wrong if people are denying this." "Within a team, when you've got people who are caste privileged and caste oppressed, the …

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2 years, 9 months ago

‘Pada’ movie review: A sympathetic portrayal of the anger of the oppressed

The Hindu

March 12, 2022 04:41 pm | Updated March 14, 2022 01:12 pm IST A majority of responses to injustice often serve the function of pressure releasing valves, as one-off protests calming the pent-up anger, while staying within the accepted confines of civil society. Pada is a cinematic chronicle of one such real-life incident, which is now almost forgotten in Kerala, …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Berlinale 2022: Anonymous filmmakers document oppressed life under military regime in Myanmar Diaries

Firstpost

Myanmar Diaries is a heartbreaking portrayal of a country and its population slowly being brutalised to death by the military junta and usurped by the prison system in the country Language: Burmese with English subtitles In February of 2021 a video clip of a Myanmar woman, clad in fluorescent green and black gym clothes and performing aerobics to loud gym …

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AAP protests Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

Constitution, not God, protects oppressed: Karnataka Minister slams Amit Shah

Muslims offer 'chaadar' at Piran Kaliyar praying for Bangladeshi Hindus

Suspended VCK leader Aadhav Arjuna claims key role in DMK's political victory

Kanimozhi on DMK’s prospects

Opening the gates of the judicial castle for the oppressed: Justice Krishna Iyer’s indelible legacy

A superhero for oppressed kids

‘Most oppressed Muslim woman in the world’ now denied religious solace

Siddaramaiah urges people to reject BJP/RSS for their stand on Constitution

Fearless voice for the oppressed: John Pilger, giant of investigative journalism, dies at 84

67th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr. Ambedkar observed in Kalaburagi

Caste census will help better lot of oppressed classes: Speaker Tammineni

Naidu Oppressed Dalits and Backward Classes: Minister Merugu Nagarjuna

Young Christians on life in secular Britain: ‘People looked at me like I was oppressed in some way’

Zoya Akhtar responds as Instagram user asks her to show normal Muslims with ‘one positive story that is not oppressed’

Book Review: ‘Caste Pride: Battles for Equality in Hindu India’ by Manoj Mitta explores how the privileges of social elites are defended by India’s judiciary.

We will accept caste census report, says Siddaramaiah

Being opposed for uplifting those oppressed for years: CM Stalin at event on 200 years of Thol Seelai Porattam

‘Leaders have gone silent’: Malala calls for UK to help oppressed Afghan women

Why the book bans and censorship? Those who rule want to crush knowledge — and freedom

Dance-theatre production ‘Otta-Nilanilppinte Prathirodham’ discusses the resilience of the oppressed through characters from the Mahabharata

Google: Tanuja Gupta Opens Up About Her Exit Due to Caste Discrimination

‘Pada’ movie review: A sympathetic portrayal of the anger of the oppressed

Berlinale 2022: Anonymous filmmakers document oppressed life under military regime in Myanmar Diaries