Shatarupa Bhattacharyya is an independent researcher and theatre artist based in Bengaluru. She holds a Ph.D. in Development Studies from the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru and an M.Phil. in History from the University of Hyderabad. She specialises in the history and culture of the Sundarbans, especially the festive practices prevalent in the region. She has published her research in a peer-reviewed journal as well as in edited volumes, and presented it in national and international conferences.
With no compulsory attendance or access to online classes, underprivileged students are losing touch with studies and working to support their families.
Several institutions and organisations in Bengaluru, concerned about preserving the country’s secular fabric, have launched community-level initiatives over the years. Most recently, that harmony was on display at the CAA protests and during the Covid-19 lockdown.
The DJ Halli riots this year got much attention, but communal violence isn’t entirely new to Bengaluru. Here’s a look at communal riots over the past century, and what it says about the city.
