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Indian Literature
Indian literature refers to the literature produced on the Indian subcontinent until 1947 and in the Republic of India thereafter.
The term "Indian literature" is sometimes used more loosely to refer to literature of the Indian diaspora (people of Indian origin living outside of India). Some people also use it to refer more broadly (and incorrectly if speaking of work produced after Partition in 1947) to South Asian literature.
The Republic of India has 22 officially recognized languages. Indian literature is written in these languages as well as in the English language. ...more
The term "Indian literature" is sometimes used more loosely to refer to literature of the Indian diaspora (people of Indian origin living outside of India). Some people also use it to refer more broadly (and incorrectly if speaking of work produced after Partition in 1947) to South Asian literature.
The Republic of India has 22 officially recognized languages. Indian literature is written in these languages as well as in the English language. ...more
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Name My Caste
My mom who birthed me is one caste
My Dad who raised me another caste
The man I married whose heart I wed
Is from another caste, it's said.
I studied where the caste was cast out,
Where dreams and goals just carried out.
So now you ask, "Which caste are you?"
I ask right back, "Which caste are you?"
You name my caste? I’ll name yours too.
Let’s play this game, just us two.
Doctor, Lawyer, Judge, Police,
PhDs preaching caste, not peace.
You claim to lead, to lift, to guide,
Yet
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