Rohith Vemula
IndiastudentMaleb. 19895.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Rohith Vemula was a Dalit PhD scholar at the University of Hyderabad whose tragic death by suicide in 2016 brought national attention to the issues of caste-based discrimination in Indian educational institutions. His case ignited widespread protests and became a significant symbol of the systemic injustices faced by marginalized communities in academia.
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Rohith Vemula's suicide reopened a national reckoning over caste discrimination on campus.
The Republic of discontent: Seven decades of student revolt in India | India NewsThe Times of India·India· 2026-07-29
India· 2026-07-29
Rohith Vemula was a Dalit PhD scholar at Hyderabad Central University who died by suicide allegedly following caste humiliation.
SC to UGC on caste discrimination: Consider stakeholder suggestions, notify rules in 8 weeksThe Times of India·India· 2025-09-16
India· 2025-09-16
Rohith Vemula was a Dalit PhD scholar whose death by suicide in 2016 became a symbol of caste-based discrimination in academia.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah writes to Rahul Gandhi, says legal team drafting Rohith Vemula Act | India NewsThe Times of India·India· 2025-04-20
India· 2025-04-20
