Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar consistently stated in his speeches that casteism will not end until the Chaturvarnya system is abolished. He believed every argument supporting this system was irrational and biased. He argued that the concept of caste was rooted in Hindu scriptures like the Vedas, Puranas, and Smritis, which he saw as central to Hinduism.
Prof. T.K. Oommen, one of India’s foremost sociologists and public intellectuals, passed away early this morning, leaving behind a formidable legacy of scholarship, public engagement, and institutional leadership. In an academic career that spanned over half a century, he did not merely interpret society — he sought to accentuate its truths, inequities, and possibilities.
On 21st January 2026, Free Voice successfully organized a commemorative program to mark the 129th birth anniversary of the iconic freedom fighter, Subhas Chandra Bose, fondly revered as Netaji.
On 17 November 2025, Free Voice in collaboration Vinnokatha commemorated the death anniversary of Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani (1880–1976).
Of the most important figures of the ‘Delhi renaissance’ was Mohammad Zakaullah. He is often called Munshi Zakaullah or Maulvi Zakaullah. However, as a core contributor to the ‘Delhi renaissance’, he is mostly forgotten by even progressive historians.
One of the chief concerns of Sayyid Ahmad was communal harmony and inter-faith dialogue. He valued symbols of composite living like the places of worship and, therefore, displayed affection for Delhi's Hindu and Jain temples.
Aijaz taught universities in India, Canada, and the United States, as well as lectured from the Philippines to Mexico. He also spent time on building up the confidence of new intellectuals in our long-term battle of ideas.
On 15th August 2025, Free Voice celebrated the birth anniversary of historian of modern South Asia, Mushirul Hasan by inviting Salil Misra, another historian of repute. Misra laid out the broad intellectual trends and methodological approaches applied by Hasan in his four decades long intellectual journey.
One of Africa’s most celebrated authors Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o has passed away. The Kenyan writer and academic was 87 years old.
In his death, Marxism has lost a knight. In his death, Indian academia has lost a gem.