Refugees across the globe, more often than not have been subjected to crisis in some way or the other. The displacement of livelihood once, becomes a running metaphor throughout their lives. ITISARAS conducted a very informative interview with Suraj Girijashanker, a Refugee law expert.
This World Refugee Day lets gain more insights into the realities of refugees.
The debate on whether there is any distinction between Dalit representations when authored by a Dalit person versus when originating from a non-Dalit writer is a prominent one. Are non Dalit writers invariably blind to some ways in which Dalits face humiliation in their daily lives? Should Dalit literature include work only by Dalit authors? Where does this age-old discussion lead us? Read more to find out. Marking the birth anniversary of the eminent Dalit activist, Namdeo Dhasal we present this article on the history of Dalit literature in India.
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Today, Theyyam is the remnant of a bygone era when hierarchies were completely
alien; where people, animals and birds equally coexisted. What makes it central to Kerala’s
socio-cultural fabric is its treatment of caste. This art form is where ‘untouchables’ become
Gods.