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HIndian cinema has waited long enough to see a Dalit character as the male/female popular hero. The possibility that a Dalit character will appear on screen as a protagonist to transform a corrupt and criminal social structure by their power and intelligence is not an admissible topic. Such fictional heroism and charismatic attitude are allowed … Read More “Analysing Dahaad: the birth of strong Dalit feminist heroes “ »
Bookmobile at TISS | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A digital bookmobile carrying songs by unknown singers from the interiors of Maharashtra on anti-caste resistance, which are part of the State’s Dalit movement, is touring different universities in India for seven months. This week, it was at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai during … Read More “Device capturing 500 years of Dalit musical history travels to varsities” »
From 68.85.48+12 lakhs , Photo Credit: PRADEEP R Shalin Maria Lawrence “Every year the atrocities on Dalits are rising. Precisely every second, every minute, every hour, every day. Every season is a season of violence for them. History has not been kind to them. But they have been rebellious throughout. They have been resistant throughout. … Read More “Prasanna Ramaswamy’s new play on atrocities against Dalit” »