(Book Review Published on Feminisminindia) By Unmana: Annihiliation of Caste is Dr. B R Ambedkar’s seminal work, a rigorous, thoughtful critique of Hinduism that should be made a mandatory reading in India. What’s wrong then, with this spanking new edition, published by Navayana, with a long introduction by the brilliant Arundhati Roy? The pieces in this book break that down. The title of this book, Hatred in the Belly, derives from a speech by poet Joopaka Subhadra, translated from Telugu, and referring to upper-caste feelingsContinue reading

(Book Review Published on Nirmukta) By Anish Nair: It has been over a month since the book ‘Hatred in the Belly: Politics behind the Appropriation of Dr. Ambedkar’s Writings’ was released by the Shared Mirror Publishing House. It is the work of a collective of 38 contributors, consisting of artists, poets, writers, activists, academics and anti-caste groups (like Round Table India, Savari, Dalit Camera, etc.), called the Ambedkar Age Collective. By the end of the first week of its release, it was a bestseller onContinue reading

(Book Review Published on Youth Ki Awaaz) By Kanika Sori:  The recently launched book titled ‘Hatred In The Belly’ by The Shared Mirror Publication is currently the #1 bestseller in Politics on Amazon. Yet, there has been an unusual silence around its narrative in mainstream media irrespective of their political leanings, which is unprecedented for a political book, especially when all political sides are running to embrace Dr. Ambedkar. The scenario reminds one of Ms. Arundhati Roy’s famous preaching, “There’s really no such thing asContinue reading