V. Geetha

The writer is a Chennai-based social historian and activist, has translated two of Perumal Murugan’s novels into English.

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Gail Omvedt and the search of the utopian ‘Begumpura’Subscriber Only

August 26,2021 04:00:12 AM

V Geetha writes: Having come of political age in 1960s US, she adopted India as her own country, writing and theorising on women’s and peasants’ movements, Dalit visions for a just society, Phule and Ambedkar, among other things

Fri, Aug 27, 2021

Why wages-for-housework won’t help womenSubscriber Only

March 13,2021 02:39:18 AM

The poll promise is politics-as-usual in Tamil Nadu, infantilising citizens, especially women, without taking on the responsibility of meeting their demands.

Sat, Mar 13, 2021

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A mirror of his timeSubscriber Only

August 10,2018 00:03:01 AM

Karunanidhi’s biography tells a rich story of the promise — and limitations — of Indian democracy and the pragmatics of social justice

Fri, Aug 10, 2018

Tamil Nadu’s season of discontentSubscriber Only

March 11,2017 00:23:30 AM

Farmers’ deaths have been reported from the drought-hit Cauvery delta. Loan waivers, soft loans and compensation for ‘proven’ suicides are insufficient as state response.

Sat, Mar 11, 2017

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Victory for populismSubscriber Only

May 23,2016 01:30:13 AM

Tamil Nadu has a new government. But will it have new governance?

Mon, May 23, 2016

The silencing of MuruganSubscriber Only

January 20,2015 00:00:58 AM

How the Hindu far right conspired with caste-based assertion to break his spirit.

Tue, Jan 20, 2015