Tag: Dalit

Untouchability Captured on Camera, Rajasthan

 
/ January 5, 2011

Dalit women are made to remove their footwear as they pass by upper caste houses.

Defenceless Woman Branded ‘Witch’

 
/ December 21, 2010

Despite a law in place, poor women from marginalised communities in Jharkhand continue to be branded as ‘witches’ and tortured.

Eco-friendly Twist to Ancient Tradition

 
/ November 18, 2010

A spiritual leader from Fatehpur  modifies an ancient tradition of idol-immersion to beat pollution.

India’s Untouched Temple!

 
/ November 3, 2010

Ramayana characters are worshipped in India while temples dedicated to the author of the epic is treated ‘untouchable’.

Indian Transgenders Seek Job, Dignity

 
/ November 2, 2010

Members of the Transgender community in India’s Tamil Nadu request the state to give them jobs and the right to a life of dignity.

A Mirror To Valmiki Community

 
/ October 14, 2010

In this video the correspondent profiles his own community – the Valmikis, perhaps the most oppressed community in India.

Liquor Sans Bill Strategy To Kill?

 
/ October 6, 2010

Adulterated alcohol kills hundreds in India every year. This video highlights one of the reasons why it happens: Shops sell alcohol without a bill.

Hijra LeaderTakes A Stand

 
/ September 24, 2010

Transgender rickshaw driver fights for his community, leads protests against corrupt police, municipal employees in India’s Allahabad.