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4th February 1889 in Dalit History – Phules’ Adopted Son, Dr. Yashwant Married to Radha, Saughter of Sasane
04 Feb 1889: Phules’ adopted son, Dr.Yashwant was married to Radha the daughter of Sasane.
The Satyashodhak Samaj (The Truth-Seekerís Society) was established on 24 September 1873, and Savitribai …
Kejriwal and AAP – Behind the mask of divinity
Come Republic Day, Babasaheb Ambedkar’s birthday or death anniversary, all Brahmin-Baina political parties starts talking about how great Babasaheb was. These are the only 3 days when these so call…
What Kind of Republic are We Celebrating?
India will be celebrating Republic Day tomorrow and I am pondering over the questions whether the spirit of Republic is maintained in India? One meaning of Republic is “a group with a certain equal…
More than 100 forms of Untouchability and Caste Discrimination
According to a study conducted by Sakshi- Human Rights Watch , there are above 100 forms of untouchability and discrimination on SC-STs is prevailing. These all are the gross violation of human rig…
Aam Aadmi Party blamed Rohith Vemula, wants Dalits to be REFORMED!
Today on Twitter Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) posted the following update –
“This could have been avoided, Rohith could have been reformed, but they chose to ignore his letter.”
REFORMED! So, it means…
Must Read 7 Poems of Namdeo Dhasal
From Golpitha, 1972
Man, You Should Explode
Man, you should explode
Yourself to bits to start with
Jive to a savage drum beat
Smoke hash, smoke ganja
Chew opium, bite lalpari
Guzzle coun…
Reading Phule – Now No More Silence!
Written by – Subhash Gatade
“Lack of education lead to lack of wisdom,
Which leads to lack of morals,
Which leads to lack of progress,
Which leads to lack of money,
Which leads to the oppress…
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Resignation Speech
Most of us know Dr. B R Ambedkar’s ideological fights with Gandhi. Not many, however, would know the kind of issues Dr. Ambedkar had with Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister.
The so…
26th December (1899) in Dalit History – Birth Anniversary of Saheed Udham Singh
Why don’t governments give importance to Saheed Udham Singh? Is it because he was Dalit? Why does government give so much importance to Bhagat Singh and his colleagues, is it because he was Jat Sik…
24th September in Dalit History – Poona Pact
Poona Pact, Agreed to by Leaders of Caste-Hindus and of Dalits, at Poona on 24-9-1932
The following is the text of the agreement arrived at between leaders acting on behalf of the Depressed Classe…
Reservation – 10 Questions And Answers That You Should Read
Read it in Hindi from – आरक्षण – 10 सवाल और जवाब जो आपको पढ़ने चाहिए
Q 1: What is a reservation?
The word reservation is a misnomer. The appropriate word for it used in the Indian Constitution is …
What Does Azadi (Independence) Mean to You?
Azadi for me is the freedom to #EatBeef!
Azadi for me is not imposing ‘Hindu Rashtra’ on Indians.
Azadi for me is a ban on moral police and Brahmin fanatics organisations!
Azadi for me …
How Indian Independence Was ‘Introduced’
India’s President Dr. Rajendra Prasad washed the feet of 200 Sanskrit Pandits with water, put sandal paste on their foreheads, garlanded them, gave them sweets and Rs.11/- each as “dakshana”. Carto…
What Dr. Ambedkar Said On Independence/Freedom Day (15th August)
A few excerpts from the speech to the Constituent Assembly on November 25, 1949 –
On 26th January 1950, India will be an independent country. What would happen to her independence? Will she mai…
Japan-Born Buddhist Monk Battling the Caste Dragon
The room goes silent, and when I look up from my recording equipment, an otherworldly figure has entered the room. Its eyes sit deep in their sockets underneath a wrinkled forehead. A strong jaw co…