Dayanand Bandodkar, Ambedkar and Nehru
Bandodkar’s politics show the potential of Dr. Ambedkar’s vision, but also the limits of the Nehruvian model of governance. In his essay titled ‘A Warning to Un...
Tag: Caste
When the Bahujans Speak
Porobo’s book on Bandodkar offers fresh perspectives on Goa by narrating a history that refuses to conform to the dominant narratives. The discourse on Goa’s hi...
Say yes to reservations
Caste based reservation is meant to ensure fair representation to all caste communities in civic sphere. The demand for OBC status by the Patels in Gujarat has...
Privilege, Equality and Caste
You cannot help but to upset people when you write about Caste. The reactions to my post on Rajdeep are really interesting and just a reminder that we need to c...
Rajdeep, your caste is showing!
When I moved to Delhi from Pune, one thing I was relieved of was not having to answer condescending Punekars asking me my last name. It’s a “not so subtle” way ...