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Oct 05, 2019
Dalit writing, global contexts: The River Speaks by Bojja Tharakam stands as a poetic beacon against injustice
Even more than their content or literary merit, Bojja Tharakam’s poems stand tall for the history of resistance against oppression they narrate. -
Sep 24, 2019
Dalit writing, global contexts: In ND Rajkumar's poetry, echoes of folk rhythms, myths and local history
ND Rajkumar's poetic voice is distinct, for it carries the stories of his ancestors, who did not bow down to their oppressors – oppressors who wanted to erase their existence from history. His style, on the other hand, has the rhythm of a folk artist -
Sep 17, 2019
Dalit writing, global contexts: S Joseph combines critique and compassion in My Sister’s Bible
In Communist Kerala, S Joseph emerged as the forerunner of the Malayalam Dalit literary tradition. He was able to challenge Brahminical poetic traditions while offering verses that soothed the wounds of the lower caste people -
Sep 13, 2019
Of Ponnani, a temple town, and the Canoli Canal that divided it in two: Artist Namboodiri remembers
Sketches: The Memoir of an Artist is the intimate memoir of renowned artist KM Vasudevan Namboodiri. The book is interspersed with his sketches and translated into English by Gita Krishnankutty. -
Sep 10, 2019
Dalit writing, global contexts: The tour de force that is Manoranjan Byapari's Interrogating My Chandal Life
Being a pioneer of Dalit literature in West Bengal, Manoranjan Byapari has ensured that the stories which were historically neglected and rejected by Brahminical literary pundits no longer need their mercy or even their attention. -
Aug 27, 2019
Dalit writing, global contexts: Neerav Patel's Severed Tongue Speaks Out skewers casteism, with humour
Even as a bilingual writer (English and Gujarati) and despite being possessed of a poetic imagination far more creative than his contemporary Arun Kolatkar (upper caste, and bilingual), Neerav Patel wasn’t exempt from the prejudiced and casteist nature of Indian literary criticism. Savarna critics immortalised Kolatkar and invisiblised Patel. -
Aug 19, 2019
Dalit writing, global contexts: Om Prakash Valmiki's Joothan is the shining pinnacle of Hindi Dalit literature
The English translation of Joothan — a magnum opus of Hindi Dalit literature — is an event in which we have witnessed both, the importance of translation as well as how translation of Dalit literature has many political dimensions that are yet to be unravelled. -
Aug 05, 2019
Dalit writing, global contexts: Re-examining the legacy of Lal Singh Dil, Punjab's 'Poet of the Revolution'
Lal Singh Dil — affectionately known as Dil to his friends and admirers — was a poet, a lover, a wanderer, a truth-seeker, tea vendor and above all, among the most brilliant minds Punjab produced in the field of literature -
Jul 27, 2019
The River Speaks: Bojja Tharakam’s poetry is a reflection on pain and struggle confronted by Dalits every day
The River Speaks is the latest addition to the poetry books of Dalit activist Bojja Tharakam, translated to English by Naren Bedide (Kuffir) and published by The Shared Mirror. -
Jul 10, 2019
Dalit writing, global contexts: Loknath Yashwant marries poetry with rationalism in Broken Man
Simplicity is what muscles poet and acclaimed translator Loknath Yashwant’s poetry. His work stands out from Dalit poets of the past and present because he is able to process sentiment rationally. He became a household name because his poems offered wisdom and astonished the reader, allowing them to look and assess their own lives with a renewed vision.
