Testing Times: Bihar’s Exam Crisis Ignites a Youth Uprising
The protests might be sparked by irregularities in a public examination, but they point to larger, deeper developmental issues in the State.
The Changing Face of Dalit Politics
The rise in social mobility among Dalits and disenchantment with the status quo has led to a shift in Dalit politics. Opposition parties have been the beneficiaries of Mayawati’s marginalisation. Contrary to popular belief, Dalit consciousness is robust, radical, and committed to social justice values.