B R Ambedkar
The roots of Dalit rage
The symbolism of Dalit politics is a tactical response to the threat of violence lurking beneath the surface of Indian democracy.
Sukumar Muralidharan | Apr 06, 2015
No reform
Hinduism’s rigidity is forcing it to cede ground to Islam, Christianity and Buddhism.
Kancha Ilaiah | Apr 01, 2010
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