S Sharma
Engineered Starvation: The Structural Violence of India’s Caste System
For centuries, the social landscape of the Indian subcontinent has been dictated by a rigid, birth-based hierarchy known as the caste system. At its theoretical apex sits the ideology of Brahmanism, a socio-religious framework that historically institutionalized the division of labor, human worth, and access to resources. While modern India has achieved remarkable milestones in […]
The Fracture of Devbhoomi: Systemic Marginalization and Human Rights Violations in Uttarakhand, India
Uttarakhand, traditionally celebrated as Devbhoomi (the Land of the Gods) due to its historic pilgrimage sites and tranquil Himalayan valleys, has transformed into a critical epicenter of religious polarization and structural majoritarianism in northern India. Over the last several years, human rights monitoring organizations, civil liberties advocates, and independent fact-finding panels have documented an alarming […]
Hate Speech Against Muslims and Christians in India’s Political Landscape
India’s constitutional framework is founded on secularism, pluralism, and equal citizenship. Yet over the past decade, political discourse surrounding religious identity has become increasingly polarised. Hate speech directed at religious minorities, especially Muslims and Christians, has emerged as a major concern for scholars, civil society organisations, journalists, and international observers. The issue is no longer […]