by Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd V T Rajshekar’s death, on 20 November, 2024, though at the age of 93, saddens me deeply in one sense, but allows me to celebrate his life and legacy. He was a friend and a guide of courage and confidence for activists and writers like me across India and beyond. Because of … Continue reading V T Rajshekar: A Shetty Converted To Dalitism Left A Legacy That India Never Knew Before

Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly polls, in Pune. File photo: PTI Modi govt doesn't want to collect caste data in next national census; hence it has started a campaign saying a caste census will divide Indian society On November 11, while campaigning in Maharashtra, … Continue reading BJP’s unity-safety call is linked to its aversion to caste census

in India by Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd I request the Indian media to publish this e-mail correspondence between me and Mr. N.S. Madhavan, as it involves the issue of Freedom of Expression, which is a lifeline of democracy. As a citizen of India and as a writer I strongly oppose any force that threatens, the freedom  of expression, … Continue reading Cancelling Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd And Freedom Of Expression

in Book Review by Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd This is the final chapter of Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd’s, groundbreaking work ‘The Shudra Rebellion‘ that promises to reshape our understanding of Indian civilization and culture. In this compelling book, Ilaiah boldly unveils the often-overlooked role of shudra nationalism in both India’s past and its future. Ilaiah’s work pushes us to reexamine the … Continue reading What Should the Shudras Do?