Community Correspondents
Mani Manickem
Videos from Mani
Gang Rape in return for love: caste-based violence
An upper caste boy raped a girl and her mother, along with other 4 men. The girl belonged to lower caste and was not allowed to be involved in a relationship with someone belonging to the upper caste. So, they broke in the girl’s home late at night and started...
Untouchability as practised in Churches
Christian Dalits are not allowed to sing in churches. They are even buried in separate graves are not allowed to move out of their caste even if they convert. This is a clear sign of caste based discrimination as is practised in many parts of India. This so-called “tradition” exists...
The Dalit Massacre of Paramakudi
Tamil Nadu Police uses teargas, lathi and guns on unarmed dalit protesters.
Govt. takes away Right to Education
Government schools in Chennai slums are being closed down by the state.
Dalit Woman Fights for Her People
An uncommon woman champions her people’s rights and returns land to 120 families.