Mr. Vishal Mandgalwadi A Muslim friend of mine, who seems to have written to you also told me about your facebook post. When I saw that I was shocked. I never knew that you are such a liar. When did…
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Interview by Bar and Bench – “I will continue writing, nobody can stop me from doing that”, Prof. Kancha Ilaiah
By Varun Chirumamilla Professor Kancha Ilaiah has never been one to mince words. But when he termed Baniasas “social smugglers”, he started receiving death threats and abusive phone calls. His book Samajika Smugglurlu Komatolludrew flak from sections of society, leading to the…
CLARIFICATION ABOUT MY ASSOCIATION WITH CHRISTIANS
One of the recurring accusations of the recent Arya Vysya agitators and their associate Paripurnanada Swamy, a hater of St. Mother Theresa and Christian human service, against me is that I have a Christian agenda behind my writing. This is…
The Order of Supreme Court – Demising the Writ Petition to Ban Prof Kanch’a Books
Supreme Court rejects petition to ban Kancha Ilaiah book
Deccan Chronicle The Supreme Court said that writers have to express their opinions within the purview of the law. Hyderabad: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL by an advocate of Delhi seeking to impose a ban…
Concern for Kancha Ilaiah’s Protection in U.S. House of Representatives
Mr. Trent Franks, is the U.S. Representative for Arizona’s 8th Congressional District, serving in Congress since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party and brought issue of Freedom of Expression in India with reference to Professor Kancha Ilaiah’s…
‘Maybe they wanted it to be a mob lynching’
Interview with Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd, writer and political observer. By KUNAL SHANKAR Frontline THE noted writer and political observer Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd, who is also the Director of the Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy at…
Times’ Interview on Kancha’s Social Smuggler
Living under house arrest, I’m losing hope in democracy and free speech, says Kancha Ilaiah Amulya Gopalakrishnan | TNN Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd Social scientist Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd has been facing heat from the arya vysyas, who have taken offence at his analysis…
Editorial Note – The Fear of Ideas
The fear of ideas Indian Express The long winter of intolerance shows no signs of thawing. The script remains the same: Offence, weaponised, is ranged against ideas and intellectuals. The latest to be threatened with death and violence is academic and…
Interview – If govt can’t protect (me), other intellectuals not safe in country: Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd
Threatened over translated writings, Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd discusses caste system and his work with Indian Express. Written by Amrita Dutta | New Delhi Indian Express Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd has faced death threats, abuse and criticism from some members of the Arya Vysa community…