By saying that resistance to women’s entry into Sabarimala temple is a matter of custom and sentiment, the Prime Minister has let down all marginalised groups, including women. By Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd – https://www.dailyo.in/politics/dalits-entry-into-temples-adivasis-shudras-hinduism-untouchability-bible/story/1/28592.html The entry of two women devotees,…
Is spiritual citizenship possible for Dalits and Adivasis within Hinduism?
When a group of people is repeatedly told they were born unequal, they forget how to frame demands for rights. This is in contrast to Christianity, which prompted the genesis of equal societies. By Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd On December 26,…
Why Pinarayi Vijayan must take the RSS-BJP head-on in the Sabarimala fight
The fight is now for more than the one temple The Sangh Parivar has started the movement to overthrow the communist government in Kerala. Vijayan must protect his turf, and all that liberal India stands for. KANCHA ILAIAH SHEPHERD In…
Launched – “From A Shepherd Boy To An Intellectual–My Memoirs”
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BOOK LAUNCH
The Launch of an Indian Shepherd’s Autobiography at Hyderabad The first Shudra Autobiography in English “From A Shepherd Boy To An Intellectual–My Memoirs” By Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd will be launched at Hyderabad Book Fair NTR Stadium Indira Park, Lower Tank…
Two Patriarchies
India’s right wing is quick to condemn Talibani patriarchy. But they outrage over the calling out of Brahminical patriarchy Written by Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd |Updated: November 22, 2018 12:16:01 am The poster must be seen against the backdrop of what is happening…