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Why “Sakya” Nomenclature? The Power of Sakyan Identity
The British used “Depressed classes” as nomenclature for all Sakyans, the so-called untouchables in the pre-R.T.C. (Round Table Conference) period. But many members of the Sakyan community from al…
Babasaheb Ambedkar and Movement of Women
While studying at Columbia University, young Babasaheb wrote a letter back to Jamedar, in which, he is beseeched him to encourage education in the community. He stresses the importance of education…
Book Review : 1920 Mangaon Parishad – Anointment of the Emancipator
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Pradnyawant Gautam and Praveen Gawali have written an excellent book titled above. The book is subtitled as “The Tale of Shahu Maharaj and Babasaheb Ambedkar…
सचिन वालिया को समर्पित कविता: सचिन की शहादत
सचिन की शहादत
भीड़ की शक्ल में
तुम कायर राजपूतों ने
छिपकर गोलियां चलाई
भीम आर्मी सचिन पर।
तुम बहुत मुग़ालते में हो,
तुम्हें लगा कि हम वीरान हो गए
आसमां से गिरकर समशान हो गए।
सचिन की शहादत इंक…
Gandhi – Ambedkar Correspondence That You Haven’t Read
DISCUSSION WITH B.R. AMBEDKAR
September 22, 1932
AMBEDKAR: We must accept that in the country there are two groups belonging to two different ideologies and act accordingly, and I should get …
Sharing Experiences and Building Bridges to Connect Marginalized
The remarkable social mobilization of SCs and STs on the 2nd April 2018 was historic. Never in the history of India, so many millions have risen together against the violation of their rights. Yet,…
Archaeology of Buddhism and Archaeology of Mind
Scores of books are written on the archaeology of mind from many perspectives. But one of the interesting perspectives that take into account the development of the tools by our ancestors and under…
The Cunning Casteism of ‘The Brahmin’
An invite came over my feed the other day.
“Please join us to celebrate the release of ‘THE BRAHMIN” a novel by Ravi Shankar Etteth over canapes, cocktails and kalaripayatu on Wednesday 10th May…
How To Deepen and Broaden The Ambedkarite Movement?
Most of the times when the Ambedkarite movements are discussed and debated, the focus turns the to reservation and it becomes the centre of discussion. It is true that the reservation as representa…
We Need Bhim Army in All the 6 Lakh Villages in India
Yesterday, an active member of Bhim Army was gunned down by the casteist thakurs in Saharanpur. Bhim Army led by Chandrashekhar Azad is just like the Black Panthers who come from the educated backg…
Why Christianity Failed in India
Just a casual look at the history of the Indian church reveals how the missionaries tolerated and accepted caste horrors of the caste system. But there is/was, taking deep roots in the life and pra…
Some Notes on Buddha, Marx, and Babasaheb Ambedkar
Babasaheb Ambedkar read Marx extensively. It is evident from his writings and speeches. He not only read Marx, but also studied it critically as he saw various movements inspired by Marx when he wa…
Is Buddhism Really the New ‘Opium’ of People?
In the Guardian, an article titled “Buddhism is the new opium of people” by Mark Vernon is published a few years ago. It talks about how Buddhism is making people “decouple” from the real issues as…
Kulin (Polygamy) System Of Bengal Was Meant For Supremacy Of Brahmins
Author – Dr. K. Jamanadas
The idea of this Kulin System was only to create the population who accepts the domination of Brahmins and observe strict caste rules. What this has led to can be seen …
Is There A Case For Vidarbha State?
Historically, Vidarbha has been one of the fascinating regions in India. The Maharashtra state came into being in 1960 when the movement for United Maharashtra succeeded in getting Mumbai as a part…
