BJP demands arrest of Nandy for remarks at JLF

Last Updated: Monday, January 28, 2013, 21:53

Condemning the controversial remarks made by sociologist Ashish Nandy over SC and ST communities, BJP Anusuchit(SC) Jaati Morcha demanded that the author be immediately booked and put behind bars.

Rajasthan Police probes Ashis Nandy’s controversial remarks

Last Updated: Monday, January 28, 2013, 15:14

Ashis Nandy had said that the people belonging to OBC (Other Backward Class), Scheduled Caste (SC) and ST (Scheduled Tribe) are more corrupt during a discussion at the JLF on January 26.

Bahujan Dalit author calls for an end to the controversy over Ashis Nandy’s remarks

Last Updated: Monday, January 28, 2013, 12:16

Bahujan Dalit author Prof Kancha Ilaiah said, Prof Ashis Nandy made a bad statement with good intentions, however as far as I know he was never against reservation. The controversy should end here.”

Nandy`s remark indirect attack on Muslims, alleges group

Last Updated: Sunday, January 27, 2013, 17:28

After groups affiliated to OBC, SC and ST communities, a Muslim outfit criticised renowned sociologist Ashis Nandy for his controversial remark at Jaipur ongoing Literature Festival.

Dalit corruption remark: Ashis Nandy faces political backlash, apologises

Last Updated: Sunday, January 27, 2013, 09:47

Noted author Ashis Nandy on Saturday stoked a major row with his comments that people belonging to OBC, SC and ST communities were the "most corrupt", remarks that came under all round attack.

Cricket teaches one to be humble, says Dravid

Last Updated: Saturday, January 26, 2013, 21:24

It`s not very often that cricket considered to be a religion in India, and literature come together on the same platform, but when it happens it`s bound to create magic and that is exactly what happened once Rahul Dravid took to the stage at the Jaipur Literature Festival.

Lot riding on Australia series, says Rahul Dravid

Last Updated: Saturday, January 26, 2013, 21:15

There is a lot riding on the upcoming India-Australia cricket series since it will help the selectors identify the next generation of players, Rahul Dravid, the team`s mainstay till his retirement last yeaer, said at the Jaipur Literature Festival Saturday.

Athawale demands Nandy take back his comments

Last Updated: Saturday, January 26, 2013, 20:17

Reacting to social scientist Ashis Nandy`s comments on backward classes being corrupt, Republican Party of India (RPI) chief Ramdas Athawale Saturday demanded that Nandy take back his comments.

Sushil disappointed to miss out on Padma Bhushan

Last Updated: Saturday, January 26, 2013, 17:48

Wrestler Sushil Kumar, the only Indian sportsperson to win back-to-back individual Olympic medals, is disappointed to miss out on the Padma Bhushan award though his name had been recommended.

Ashis Nandy booked for `casteist` comment, BSP demands arrest

Last Updated: Saturday, January 26, 2013, 14:35

Social scientist Ashis Nandy was Saturday booked for linking Dalits, tribals and backward classes to corruption, even as his remarks at the Jaipur Literature Festival drew condemnation from political parties like the BSP and RPI which demanded action against him.

Rahul Dravid and Mary Kom to get Padma Bhushan

Last Updated: Friday, January 25, 2013, 22:17

Veteran Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid and woman boxer M C Mary Kom were named for Padma Bhushan Awards 2013 on Friday.

Justice Verma recommendations revolutionary: Kiran Bedi

Last Updated: Thursday, January 24, 2013, 20:54

Welcoming the recommendations of the Justice Verma Committee on reforms in anti-rape laws, activist Kiran Bedi said these suggestions were revolutionary and can trigger an uprising if implemented.