Kashf invites 25–30 curious undergraduate students to join a unique, immersive reading group that will explore how to approach texts in Social Sciences—not just what they say, but how they mean.
Led by Dr. Krishnaswamy Dara (Jamia Millia Islamia), this 6-session online programme offers guided, close readings of key political writings by Ambedkar and Gandhi—texts that demand care, context, and critical attention.
What You’ll Learn:
* Read for argument, structure, exclusions, and context
* Engage with foundational questions on caste, religion & violence
* Build slow, reflective reading practices
No certificates, no incentives—just the joy of learning.
We believe reading is not a means to an end, but an end in itself.
Who Can Apply?
* Undergraduate students—i.e., those currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree (especially B.A. students).
* Especially from non-metropolitan regions & underserved institutions
* No prior training required—just deep curiosity
* Women are especially encouraged to apply
Sessions: Weekends, 2 hours | Platform: Zoom
📌 Apply here: https://forms.gle/6AvKFwhaJDRanUc18
🗓 Registration deadline: 17 July 2025
🗓 Application Outcomes: 20 July 2025
For any queries contact: reading@kashfinitiative.com
Developed by : Monika (PhD scholar, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom), Dr Surajkumar Thube, (Visiting Assistant Professor, Political Science Department, Ashoka University, India) & Akanksha Sharma, (PhD Scholar, Department of Political Science, University of Delhi, India).