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The proponents of Brahmanism came up with the myth of Ramayana to establish Aryans’ and Dwijs’ hegemony over the non-Aryans and Bahujans. They achieved this objective by distorting history through the use of this myth. Here is an analysis of the myth and its characters by Ish Mishra

The discourse centred on Mahishasur has led to hundreds of arrests in different parts of the country. All those arrested have been accused of violating Article 295A of the Indian Penal Code. Nawal Kishore Kumar explains how attempts to push this cultural protest into a legal tangle are failing

Mahishasur Martyrdom Day has been talked about in the small towns and cities for the past few years. But among the Asurs themselves, what are the traditions associated with this day and how do they observe it?

The good news is that Dalits are standing up to this reign of terror. Gujarat’s Dalits have left dead cows at a number of district headquarters and told the officials to dispose of the carcasses because their people are being beaten up openly. This is a good start to such resistance