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Adivasis face water scarcity – the curse of development

First, the forests and land were taken away from them. Now they have no water sources to turn to. Adivasis throughout the country are facing a severe water crisis. Meanwhile, on 15 June, Niti Aayog released a report on water management. The report mentions the states that are experiencing water shortage but not pinpoint the areas

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The Case for Bahujan Literature

Mahishasur: A people’s hero

Dalit Panthers: An Authoritative History

Mahishasur: Mithak wa Paramparayen

The Common Man Speaks Out

Jati ke Prashn Par Kabir

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