Dhananjay Rai
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 6039829 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Dhananjay Rai |
| PRENOMES | Dhananjay |
| SOBRENOME | Rai |
| ASSINATURA | RAI D |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Central University of Gujarat |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6922-7156 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 10 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 1 |
| OBRAS COMO AUTOR | 10 |
| OBRAS COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2011 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Dalits, Sankalp Bhoomi and Emergent Public Sphere
Heterodox apotheosis occurs in multiple ways, especially when ideas and ideals are subject to singular, theocratic, and neoliberal interpretations. The overwhelming presence of singular norms reinforces the status quo and constructs the mirage of normalcy. This becomes the recurrent reference for every possible explanation for the arrival of not-newness, particularly from ideals and ideas of communities subjected to historical exploitation and so…
Reimagining national identities
The necessity of reading Gandhi stems from the need for the arrival of ‘anti-binary apotheosis’, that is, national identities in a non-binary manner, and from the search for a heterodox alternative, namely, recognising the nation as an open yet autonomous category. Gandhi's contribution also lies in terms of offering a heterodox notion of authenticity and transversality. Authenticity is not understood in terms of cultural sublimity or closeness, …
Ambedkarite Dalit movement and rise of socio-political consciousness among Dalits in colonial Gujarat
Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic was the definite point to understand an anaesthetic moment (or social numbness), an effect of neoliberalism and neoliberal polity (NNP). The COVID-19 pandemic compels us to reread the NNP to comprehend its consequences beyond the economic sphere. The arrival of an anaesthetic moment was a painful experience wherein social numbness towards marginalised sections was ubiquitous. The challenge and negotiation during the pandemic…
Gandhi and Satyagraha— A Quest for Global Transformation
The recurrence of aberrations in the form of illiberalism in liberal democracies is not a ‘by-chance phenomenon’, but exists due to the presence of intrinsic structural linkages that herald a return of protracted anti-people rhetoric and practices time. The satyagraha discourse attempts to offer an alternative paradigm in which democracy itself contains the notion of satyagraha for the arrival of swaraj. A thorough musing over ‘truth as a vantage…
Beyond othering
Religion plays an important role in politics. The role has been exhibited by its ‘impact’ on electoral politics. In this explication, ascending (increasing role of religion) and descending (decreasing role of religion) methods become important tools for comprehending the status of religion in politics as to its profound and lesser impacts. The issue, however, is also to map out the formation of subjects which travel beyond ‘electoral politics’ to…
Professor Randhir Singh (1922–2016)
Pathan Committee Report
This article deals with the preliminary draft Bill of the Central Universities of India (Teaching, Research and Administration) Bill (2013) also known as ‘Pathan Committee Report’ (PCR). The draft Bill was circulated in September 2013 for the wider discussion. The draft Bill, particularly its single act provision for all central universities, was discussed in retreat of vice chancellors at Chandigarh (12–13 September 2014). This article attempts …
Renewal of the Rights Discourse
Rights are vital for the arrival of equal beings. Of late, rights are marginalised in the context of capitalism-led pauperisation and heightening ascriptive discrimination. In social sciences, rights discourse has been replaced by citizenship discourse wherein the state becomes the decider of rights. In this context, rekindling of rights discourse becomes immensely significant in the backdrop of creative theory. Rights are political affirmations …
Popular Hindi Cinema as Gandhi’s Alter Ego
M.K. Gandhi constitutes an undeniable aspect of Indian landscape. His defence has come from many corners. They could be preachers, defenders and beneficiaries of Gandhian Philosophy. The state has also defended him on many accounts. In this backdrop, it becomes imperative to interrogate those spheres which so far have not been unveiled in terms of explaining Gandhi’s influence. Popular Hindi cinema is one such realm. This article proposes to dise…
Popular Hindi Cinema as Gandhi’s Alter Ego
M.K. Gandhi constitutes an undeniable aspect of Indian landscape. His defence has come from many corners. They could be preachers, defenders and beneficiaries of Gandhian Philosophy. The state has also defended him on many accounts. In this backdrop, it becomes imperative to interrogate those spheres which so far have not been unveiled in terms of explaining Gandhi’s influence. Popular Hindi cinema is one such realm. This article proposes to dise…
Renewal of the Rights Discourse
Rights are vital for the arrival of equal beings. Of late, rights are marginalised in the context of capitalism-led pauperisation and heightening ascriptive discrimination. In social sciences, rights discourse has been replaced by citizenship discourse wherein the state becomes the decider of rights. In this context, rekindling of rights discourse becomes immensely significant in the backdrop of creative theory. Rights are political affirmations …
Pathan Committee Report
This article deals with the preliminary draft Bill of the Central Universities of India (Teaching, Research and Administration) Bill (2013) also known as ‘Pathan Committee Report’ (PCR). The draft Bill was circulated in September 2013 for the wider discussion. The draft Bill, particularly its single act provision for all central universities, was discussed in retreat of vice chancellors at Chandigarh (12–13 September 2014). This article attempts …
Professor Randhir Singh (1922–2016)
Beyond othering
Religion plays an important role in politics. The role has been exhibited by its ‘impact’ on electoral politics. In this explication, ascending (increasing role of religion) and descending (decreasing role of religion) methods become important tools for comprehending the status of religion in politics as to its profound and lesser impacts. The issue, however, is also to map out the formation of subjects which travel beyond ‘electoral politics’ to…
Gandhi and Satyagraha— A Quest for Global Transformation
The recurrence of aberrations in the form of illiberalism in liberal democracies is not a ‘by-chance phenomenon’, but exists due to the presence of intrinsic structural linkages that herald a return of protracted anti-people rhetoric and practices time. The satyagraha discourse attempts to offer an alternative paradigm in which democracy itself contains the notion of satyagraha for the arrival of swaraj. A thorough musing over ‘truth as a vantage…
Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic was the definite point to understand an anaesthetic moment (or social numbness), an effect of neoliberalism and neoliberal polity (NNP). The COVID-19 pandemic compels us to reread the NNP to comprehend its consequences beyond the economic sphere. The arrival of an anaesthetic moment was a painful experience wherein social numbness towards marginalised sections was ubiquitous. The challenge and negotiation during the pandemic…
Ambedkarite Dalit movement and rise of socio-political consciousness among Dalits in colonial Gujarat
Dalits, Sankalp Bhoomi and Emergent Public Sphere
Heterodox apotheosis occurs in multiple ways, especially when ideas and ideals are subject to singular, theocratic, and neoliberal interpretations. The overwhelming presence of singular norms reinforces the status quo and constructs the mirage of normalcy. This becomes the recurrent reference for every possible explanation for the arrival of not-newness, particularly from ideals and ideas of communities subjected to historical exploitation and so…
Reimagining national identities
The necessity of reading Gandhi stems from the need for the arrival of ‘anti-binary apotheosis’, that is, national identities in a non-binary manner, and from the search for a heterodox alternative, namely, recognising the nation as an open yet autonomous category. Gandhi's contribution also lies in terms of offering a heterodox notion of authenticity and transversality. Authenticity is not understood in terms of cultural sublimity or closeness, …
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