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Hafta letters: Contrarian views, right to divorce and the National Herald case coverage

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Newslaundry · Sep 26

Who will lead India’s next student movement?

In this episode of What's Your ISM?, TNM Executive Editor Sudipto Mondal sits down with student leaders from the All India Students’ Association (AISA) and Ambedkar Students’ Association (ASA) to discuss the new opportunities to build student politics, the growing anger on Indian campuses, and the possibilities and contradictions within…

Newslaundry · Aug 25

Independent India needs an independent press

India’s freedom struggle was also a fight for a free press. From Tilak and Gandhi to Ambedkar and Azad, newspapers helped Indians challenge colonial power and shape political thought.

Newslaundry · Aug 17

Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi greet nation on 76th Republic Day

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Sunday greeted the nation on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 26, 2025

Delhi: AAP announces 'Ambedkar Samman Scholarship'

A big breaking coming in from Delhi where AAP announced 'Dr Ambedkar Samman Scholarship' for Dalit students. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 21, 2024

Newsance 279: Rahul Gandhi, parliament ‘assaultgate’ and the media circus

This week was marked by “Assaultgate” in parliament, as opposition MPs and those from the governing parties traded accusations of insulting Ambedkar. Chaos erupted, two MPs were taken to the hospital, and a media circus followed.

Newslaundry · Dec 21, 2024

Rahul Gandhi's chopper stopped from take off due to ATC non-clearance

After giving a rousing speech in Mahagama assembly constituency in Jharkhand, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's helicopter was unable to take off on Friday due to not having the clearance from ATC. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 15, 2024

‘Communal riot script…but Dalits target’: Author Ajaz Ashraf on Bhima Koregaon ‘myth’ and media

From official history to popular culture, the Hindutva investment in remaking the past has been all too visible over the last decade. And this attempt to dominate history has opened new flashpoints, such as the one linked to the Battle of Bhima Koregaon.

Newslaundry · Sep 10, 2024

What’s Your Ism? Khalid Anis Ansari on anti-caste mobilisation within Muslims

Caste and untouchability are widely perceived as a Hindu phenomenon – orthodoxically, they are categorised as “illegitimate” in the Muslim community. But the Dalit Muslims facing caste oppression strive for legitimacy. So, what is the complex history and dynamics of castes among Muslims? How is it perceived in the political…

Newslaundry · May 11, 2024

Nirmala’s statements belittling Dalit movements: ASA

Nirmala Sitharaman's statements on Rohith Vemula's death condemned by Ambedkar Students' Association for degrading Dalit movements.

The Hindu · May 5, 2024