Dalits
(Search results - 36)ViewsMar 28, 2019, 6:56 PM IST
Dalits get a raw deal from Dravidian parties again
Though it is claimed by the proponents of the Dravidian movement that it has worked for the betterment of the Dalits, critics of the movement say the Dravidian parties like the DMK and the AIADMK are only paying lip-service, relegating the Dalits as usual
IndiaMar 7, 2019, 3:23 PM IST
Election 2019: Former MLA threatens to release CD against MP Muniyappa if Congress fields him
Former Congress MLA, who had compared Dalits to his shoes, has threatened to release a CD against Kolar MP from Congress, KH Muniyappa if he contests in the Lok Sabha elections
IndiaFeb 25, 2019, 2:49 PM IST
ViewsFeb 7, 2019, 1:09 PM IST
Religion killed Ramalingam: Immoral, unfair, biased media whitewashed the cause of murder
Tamil Nadu's Ramalingam was attacked apparently because he had tried to prevent a few Muslims who were trying to convert the Dalits in the village. A video, that has now gone viral on social media, has Ramalingam arguing with the Muslims and trying to tell them that they were causing religious chaos in an otherwise harmonious area. Ramalingam was murdered in Thirubuvanam, a small town known for silk saris near Kumbakonam
IndiaFeb 7, 2019, 12:12 PM IST
Dalit conversion suspected reason for PMK worker's murder
After the horrifying attack, PMK's Ramalingam was shifted to Kumbakonam government hospital where he was later referred to Thanjavur Medical college hospital, Tamil Nadu.
ViewsJan 17, 2019, 12:08 PM IST
AIADMK leader Thambidurai quotes BR Ambedkar and appropriates Dalit sufferings
'The fact that Thambidurai, belonging to a dominant community, can claim himself to be a victim of historical wrongs is a big problem. He quotes Ambedkar and appropriates the sufferings of the Dalits. But nobody sees anything amiss in that, and that is the bigger problem,' says V Subbulakshmi
ViewsJan 16, 2019, 11:16 AM IST
Non-Yadav OBCs, non-Jatav Dalits hold key to success in UP Lok Sabha elections 2019
Caste plays a key role in politics in India, more so in the Hindi heartland states. A survey by The Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) and Azim Premji Institute shows that 55% of Indians are likely to prefer the candidate of their caste in elections
IndiaJan 9, 2019, 7:14 PM IST
IndiaJan 3, 2019, 5:15 PM IST
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IndiaDec 21, 2018, 4:45 PM IST
52 Dalits and Tribals released after being confined for three years
One among them managed to escape from captivity and reported the crime to local police. Raids were conducted at a small hut at Hassan area of Karnataka on Sunday and others were rescued.
TelanganaDec 1, 2018, 2:54 PM IST
#Semifinals18: Nerella attack on Dalits; victim tries self-immolation during TRS campaign
Kolla Harish, a victim of the Nerella attack on Dalits, carried kerosene to TRS rally that was being addressed by KTR
Other CinemaNov 22, 2018, 1:09 PM IST
Don’t understand why Tiger Zinda Hai was selected at IFFI and Kaala was not: Pa Ranjith
The Rajinikanth- starrer was touted to be India's Black Panther in the reviews for its political message highlighting the struggle of dalits and director Pa Ranjith said it was difficult for him to understand that Tiger Zinda Hai was chosen, but not Kaala .
ViewsNov 20, 2018, 5:35 PM IST
Has Dravidian politics failed the Dalits?
Continuous caste killings in Tamil Nadu raise disturbing questions about the political power wielded by aggressive communities
IndiaOct 25, 2018, 3:29 PM IST
Pawan Kalyan wants Jana Sena-BSP alliance for Lok Sabha election in Andhra Pradesh
Pawan Kalyan met prominent leaders of the BSP. He intends to meet party chief Mayawati soon to discuss more on forthcoming general elections and the situation of Dalits and backward class in the Telugu states.