The Latest Breaking News from Ambedkar

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath first discuss the tussle between DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah over the state’s Chief Minister-ship. 

From Maharashtra to Miskolc, What’s Your Ism travels to Hungary where a Roma activist found hope in Ambedkar. János Orsós, founder of the Dr Ámbédkar School, speaks with Sudipto Mondal and Prajwal Bhat about Hungary’s racial segregation, state complicity, and how Ambedkar’s legacy of education and justice offers a way out.

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.

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…

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

Jignesh Mevani criticizes BJP, RSS, and Modi for attacking Constitution and reservation, endangering rights of oppressed communities.

Kalaburagi City Police book seven for attempted murder of family members of Ambedkar statue desecration case accused.

CID to probe desecration of Ambedkar statue in Kalaburagi; family demands security after assault, seeks punishment for real culprits.

Tension in Kalaburagi village as family of accused in statue desecration case assaulted, leading to protests and arrests.