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Global Aspect of Casteism – Rise of Ultra-Right in the World
Alt-Right has not only ideological connections with India, but they have deeper political connections with India’s right-wing party and organization: the BJP and RSS. The founders of Alt Right deri…
Film Screening of “Project Heartland” at the University of Magdeburg “Otto-von- Guericke”, Germany
07 December 2017
On the occasion of the 62nd Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Mahaparinirvan Diwas (death anniversary), a public screening of the documentary series Project Heartland was organized on Thur…
Why Fundamentalists All Over the World Hate Darwin?
The theory of evolution, and it is increasingly proved that it is not merely a theory, but the truth that underlines how life evolved, has been under attack from the fundamentalists all over the wo…
“Tibet will Control China through Buddhism”, Says Dalai Lama
In his recent meeting with the press, Dalai Lama claimed that Tibet will control China through Buddhism. He claimed that there 400 million Chinese Buddhists and many millions will follow Buddhism. …
On Buddhism in the Modern World and India’s Resurgent Buddhist Movement
Buddhism in the modern world is a vast topic and it will need a lot of skills in moving through the cultures and societies to understand Buddhism in the modern world, but some of the trends are sig…
5 Friends mean Minus 1 Slave – Support Roma Education
On 5th June 2014, Pope Francis warned Europeans, ’Without integration, Gypsies become victims of new forms of slavery.’
From the Vatican, the Holy Father sees clearly the shameful picture: old a…
500 Years of Reformation and 1000s of Years of Brahminical Oppression
The world celebrated 500 years of reformation a few days ago. One of the main driving forces behind the reformation of the church was Martin Luther’s idea of making the Bible available to people in…
Upcoming Documentary ‘Caste Aside’ – The Fight to Legislate Caste in the UK
The caste system has been a source of much debate in South Asia. But what happens when British Indians say caste discrimination has followed them overseas?
Caste Aside is a documentary about the…
Courageous Raya Sarkar and #MeToo and #NameThemShameThem Campaigns
It took over two decades for the leading ladies of Hollywood to speak against the media mogul who harassed them by the virtue of the power he holds in the film industry. The #metoo campaign really …
Buddhism, Human Rights, and Social Renewal
“Buddhism, Human Rights, and Social Renewal” is the title of a book written by Nalin Swaris. It is a short book, but perhaps more relevant for the students of Buddhism, Human Rights, and social mov…
Patna Gained at Dacca’s Cost
Bihar is euphoric over centenary celebrations of the Patna University. After Calcutta, Bombay and Madras, the nineteenth century saw the birth of two more universities—the fourth, Punjab Univers…
61st Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Din Celebration in New York City
We are delighted to share that the 61st Dhamma Chakra Pravartan day was celebrated in New York City on October 14th, 2017. The venue was within less than a mile away from the Columbia University wh…
What is the Buddhists’ Moral Responsibility at the Time of Rohingya Genocide?
Buddha was the first great reformer in the ancient society and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar believed that Buddhism could be called as a revolution. A religious revolution that turned into social as well a…
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In U.S. Congress – Threats to Kancha Ilaiah Raised [Transcript of Speech by Mr. Franks]
Mr. Trent Franks, is the U.S. Representative for Arizona’s 8th Congressional District, serving in Congress since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party and brought issue of Freedom of Express…
On Mustache and Body Hair – Sick Mentality
The caste system covers entire body as it is the body of Bramha that is the source of caste system. The lower part of the body has to be then inferior and must be equated with the Shudras. Thanks g…