An absolute masterclass by Dr Rahul Sonpimple~ diagnosis of the crossroads where the anti-caste movement finds itself. Babasaheb's name is everywhere, but Ambedkarite parties at their weakest. What happens to the movement? Where does it go? What questions we need to ask? 

In this Post-Bahujan Era-- what is the future of Dalit assertion & identity?
A must-watch, agenda-setting episode!

An absolute masterclass by Dr Rahul Sonpimple~ diagnosis of the crossroads where the anti-caste movement finds itself. Babasaheb's name is everywhere, but Ambedkarite parties at their weakest. What happens to the movement? Where does it go? What questions we need to ask?  In this Post-Bahujan Era-- what is the future of Dalit assertion &amp; identity? A must-watch, agenda-setting episode!

Ambedkarite professor/researcher talks about the social life & absurdities in India.

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An absolute masterclass by Dr Rahul Sonpimple~ diagnosis of the crossroads where the anti-caste movement finds itself. Babasaheb's name is everywhere, but Ambedkarite parties at their weakest. What happens to the movement? Where does it go? What...

Ep 45. Post-Bahujan: Future of Dalit Assertion (w. Dr Rahul Sonpimple)

Caste census announcement is probably one of the biggest policy interventions in independent India-- now that the fog of war is lifting, the incredibly talented Sumit Samos breaks it down for us. Also breaking a few savarna academic egos along the way for fun.

PS. Apologies for the bad network & technical difficulties. This show has no budget for better production levels.
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Link to Sumit & Arjun's article on Caste Census in The Print (mentioned in the episode): https://theprint.in/opinion/caste-enumeration-market-liberty-private-sector-reservations/2626120/

Caste census announcement is probably one of the biggest policy interventions in independent India-- now that the fog of war is lifting, the incredibly talented Sumit Samos breaks it down for us. Also breaking a few savarna academic egos along the way for fun. PS. Apologies for the bad network &amp; technical difficulties. This show has no budget for better production levels. -------------------- Link to Sumit &amp; Arjun's article on Caste Census in The Print (mentioned in the episode): https://theprint.in/opinion/caste-enumeration-market-liberty-private-sector-reservations/2626120/

Caste census announcement is probably one of the biggest policy interventions in independent India-- now that the fog of war is lifting, the incredibly talented Sumit Samos breaks it down for us. Also breaking a few savarna academic egos along the way...

Ep 51. Counting Castes: Census & Savarna Anxieties (w. Sumit Samos)

It is episode 50 of the show. That is a staggering number of hours of hearing mostly me talk to myself. The perfect way to commemorate this milestone is to hear me talk about my book. 'Meet The Savarnas'-- now out for pre-order on Amazon.

Link: https://www.amazon.in/Meet-Savarnas-Millennials-Mediocrity-Everything/dp/0143465716/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EUL6NB7KQNVM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7rSSA2N3Xc2XLynJOOsPHXl1x16tkYmYEGpRqXuUFrA.aFdYUpplisamuN-fA6-gtwAnZJCn7D8vaXGjWmLU_FI&dib_tag=se&keywords=ravikant+kisana&qid=1746354250&sprefix=%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-1

It is episode 50 of the show. That is a staggering number of hours of hearing mostly me talk to myself. The perfect way to commemorate this milestone is to hear me talk about my book. 'Meet The Savarnas'-- now out for pre-order on Amazon. Link: https://www.amazon.in/Meet-Savarnas-Millennials-Mediocrity-Everything/dp/0143465716/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EUL6NB7KQNVM&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7rSSA2N3Xc2XLynJOOsPHXl1x16tkYmYEGpRqXuUFrA.aFdYUpplisamuN-fA6-gtwAnZJCn7D8vaXGjWmLU_FI&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=ravikant+kisana&amp;qid=1746354250&amp;sprefix=%2Caps%2C204&amp;sr=8-1

It is episode 50 of the show. That is a staggering number of hours of hearing mostly me talk to myself. The perfect way to commemorate this milestone is to hear me talk about my book. 'Meet The Savarnas'-- now out for pre-order on Amazon.

Link:...

Ep 50. Meet the Savarnas (Book Preview)

This needs to be said. Caste-based reservation in Indian private universities & higher education institutes is the need of the hour. This is a deep dive on the political economy of higher education & how it intersects with electoral funding of parties, policy-agenda-setting and caste gatekeeping.

This needs to be said. Caste-based reservation in Indian private universities &amp; higher education institutes is the need of the hour. This is a deep dive on the political economy of higher education &amp; how it intersects with electoral funding of parties, policy-agenda-setting and caste gatekeeping.

This needs to be said. Caste-based reservation in Indian private universities &amp; higher education institutes is the need of the hour. This is a deep dive on the political economy of higher education &amp; how it intersects with electoral funding of...

Ep 45. Post-Bahujan: Future of Dalit Assertion (w. Dr Rahul Sonpimple)

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