IISER Pune Withdraws Umar Khalid's Book from Library After Social Media Objections
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, removed Umar Khalid's book, 'Fractured Communities: Adivasi Histories and the Politics of Power,' from its library following social media criticism. The book, based on Khalid's 2018 PhD thesis on tribal histories in Singhbhum, was withdrawn as a precaution to prevent misunderstanding or unrest. IISER stated that library acquisitions are committee-driven and that further action is under review. The removal sparked debate, with some criticizing the decision and others supporting the institute's response.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (35–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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timesnow broke this story on 26 Oct, 04:05 am. Other outlets followed.