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CategoryStop trying to be a DOWRY slave
Almost everyone is talking about new T.V. serial ‘Satyamev Jayate’, Aamir Khan and dowry system. Though I have not seen a single episode of this serial but I think I am somehow connected with the d…
I, Ravidas, proclaim all Vedas are worthless
The Legacy of Guru Ravidas on his birthday (Gurpurb)
Chaudan saai tetees ki magh sudi pandras,
Dukhion ke kalyan hit pargte Guru Ravidas
Guru Ravidas Ji
As per this couplet Guru Ravidas was born…
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on Republic Day (26th January)
“On 26th January 1950, we are going to enter into a life of contradictions. In politics, we will have equality and in social and economic structure, continue to deny the principle of one man one va…
Achievements of “Bahujan Samaj Party” – 100s Reason to Vote for BSP
“I Have a Dream” for Dalits of India
There is no nation of Indians in the real sense of the world; it is yet to be created. In believing we are a nation, we are cherishing a great delusion. How can people divided into thousand of cast…
1st January 1818 – The Battle of Bhima Koregaon
If we wish to be free, we must fight. Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? I know not wh…
On Subramanian Swamy and His Article on Islamic Terrorism
There is no nation of Indians in the real sense of the world; it is yet to be created. In believing we are a nation, we are cherishing a great delusion. How can people divided into thousand of cast…
Reality Check: Jan Lokpal Bill
After reading my previous posts, you might be interested in reading/watching few more important news, articles, and videos on Jan Lokpal Bill. Here you go!
1. Foreign exchange violation case file…
The Reality of Singapore's Lokpal Bill and Truths about Argentina’s Public Accountability Bill
Argument should be for revealing the truth; not creating the truth.
There are two very famous messages – both polar opposite – circulating on the internet these days. One message seems to support J…
Thank God! I’m NOT Anna: Dalits’ Fight to Save Democracy
Untouchability is nothing but slavery. Tell a slave, he is a slave he will revolt. – Dr B R Ambedkar
In my last article – Jan Lokpal Bill: A Dalit’s Viewpoint – I asked my readers to vote on the …
On Khushwant Singh and his father's role in Bhagat Singh's death
In last two weeks, I have read three articles (two in HT and one in Ajit newspaper) by Khushwant Singh and all of them are about ‘clearing the air on his father’s – Shoba Singh – role in the testim…
Raksha Bandhan: Another Form Of Slavery
I just came back from the market after having a cup of coffee and while coming back couldn’…
On Sati, Pati Prameshwar and God
3 short stories:
Story – 1
Geeta’s mother in law and husband died in an accident, both were cremated on the same evening. Her 60 years old father in law married a week after and started normal life…
India “shit hole” and Ganga a “junkyard”?
Recently, an Australian radio host, Kyle Sandiland called India “shit hole” and Ganga a “junkyard” and Indian groups in Australia are seeking apology from the radio station. Indian community is qu…
Know The History Of Slogan “Jai Bhim”
Dear friends,
As I was cursorily browsing through Eleanor Zelliot’s “From Untouchable to Dalit” (1992, Manohar), my attention was attracted to the passage:
“… his (Ambedkar’s) very name has bec…