Church Law and the Future of Jai Bhim Network in Hungary
It’s almost been two years to my visit (23rd Sept to 20th Oct 2009) to the Sajókaza (Hungary) and since then I’ve been in constant contact with my friends – Anikó Szegedi, Derdák Tibor, Kalanyos La…
‘First Lady’ Teacher of India: Savitribai Phule
Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. — Buddha
Savitribai Phule (3rd January 1831- 10 March 1897), one of the supreme names…
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 …
Rare video of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Jan Lokpal Bill: A Dalit’s Viewpoint
I have been asked by my many friends to give my views on the recent ongoing movement against the corruption and Jan Lokpal Bill. Here in this article, I would like to present a young Dalit’s view o…
Caste Abroad: Bringing Casteism to UK and USA
Word Caste is derived from the Portuguese word “Casta”, which means lineage, breed, or race. Casteism is everywhere in India. Few years back, very interestingly few major cases of discrimination ca…
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’…
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Support Sakya Hostel Students (posters)
As I wrote here about the Sakya Hostel students few friends came forward not only with money but also with words of encouragement. We are no doubt indebted to their un-conditional support and in th…
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…
“Only whores choose their own partners”
Honouring Dalits with Blood
Once, I asked writers who had already written on the issue of a Khap Panchayats that what’s the role played by caste in the brutalities of Khap Panchayats i.e. how Dalit…
