Replug: 'In a country with a vast variety of religious traditions and a complex history of caste and communal violence, there are traditions of hostility that rely heavily on symbolic speech and analogies.' #HateSpeech

On the silence and symbolism of hate
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Educated #women leaving the workforce hurts India’s growth. But child and family care options are lacking in the work structures. We need “bridge” jobs, like part-time work, to help these women re-enter the workforce while balancing family needs... #jobs
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'Congress has managed to force a register of nyay, something they could not push the last time, while the BJP has chosen to continue with the tripod of #Modi , #Hindutva , and distant dreams.' suhas palshikar on the two registers
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Religious majoritarians are marching on. But economic majoritarians, extra-large ‘bottom-half’ lost their mobility. Growing economic inequality is wiping compassion off from our society. Rajendran Narayanan wrote early this year: buff.ly/3HEBLTi
#inequality #hate #compassion

An important piece by suhas palshikar! After floundering for a new identity Congress has hit on 'Nyay' or justice for 90% of the people. Recognising the danger, BJP has given up on speaking of economic issues and has fallen back on fear mongering.
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Here I argue that if we continue with the politics of precarity and prejudice, as advanced by the BJP, we will be vaccinating our society against compassion.

‘The Congress Party has managed to force a register of nyay’ (justice) ‘something they could not push the last time, while the BJP has chosen to continue with the tripod of Modi, Hindutva, & distant dreams. suhas palshikar
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In Campaign 2024, the BJP's Hindutva Contends With the Congress Party's Nyay theindiaforum.in/politics/campa… The India Forum

Ideas of India: 2024 Campaign ?

suhas palshikar highlights the differences b/w the Congress and BJP campaign - the two registers are speaking about two very different ideas of India, and the contrast has become sharper.

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A must read, reflect and act insights of suhas palshikar for The India Forum 👇🏼👇🏼

In this insightful article, suhas palshikar analyses the vituperative turn to the BJP's campaign. The party has abandoned its talk of economic goals and has fallen back on fear-mongering.Why? Do read this important article. #Election2024
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suhas palshikar on the campaign registers of the #Congress & #BJP and how they framed to target an audience. How much will the redistributive vs. conservative agenda hold when identities are brought in?

Religious majoritarians are marching on. But economic majoritarians, extra-large ‘bottom-half’ lost their mobility. Growing economic inequality is wiping compassion off from our society. Rajendran Narayanan wrote early this year: buff.ly/3HEBLTi
#inequality #hate #compassion

Today: suhas palshikar on the two registers of #Elections2024 , Mala Khullar & Ratna M. on women's work, Muhammad Nadeem on SherAli Tareen's book, Sumaira Khan on supporting adults with autism and their caregivers.

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An important piece by suhas palshikar! After floundering for a new identity Congress has hit on 'Nyay' or justice for 90% of the people. Recognising the danger, BJP has given up on speaking of economic issues and has fallen back on fear mongering.
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'By examining the complexities and ambiguities within theological and legal traditions, SherAli Tareen argues for a more nuanced understanding of religious identity and difference.' Muhammad Nadeem on 'Perilous Intimacies' published by Permanent Black
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EVMs can be compromised on a national scale. Every #EVM needs a tamper-proof log that shows every power blip, button press, and message, all time-stamped. This we do not have now and is a concern for voters, wrote Madhav Deshpande
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#Society is complex with many shades of greys. At @theindiaforum we explain the complexities of issues. Those with agenda dilute issues to breed misunderstandings and polarisation. Support independent explanation: buff.ly/3K9G88U