Swami Acchutanand and Adi-Hindu Movement
As a prominent ideologue and leader of the Adi-Hindu movement of early 20th century, he proclaimed an autonomous identity for the then Untouchables. Swami Acchutanand (1879-1938).
Written by…
Buddha and Importance of His Political Philosophy in Today’s World
Before we jump to any conclusion, let us understand one thing that it is easy to showcase oneself in a good manner in peace times but the true picture of oneself is revealed in turbulent times. Cov…
Thoughts on Ambedkarites and Buddhism
In today’s age of capitalist globalised society, people from downtrodden communities are embracing and following Dr Ambedkar more than ever in history. Young minds from these communities are respon…
Revisiting the Poona Pact
Even after 75 years, the Poona Pact remains the biggest obstacle for the emergence of an autonomous and strong Dalit political leadership.
“Whatever is wrongly settled is never settled and …
बुद्ध पूर्णिमा पर बुद्ध के दुश्मनों को पहचानिए
बुद्ध पूर्णिमा के अवसर पर बुद्ध के सबसे पुराने और सबसे शातिर दुश्मनों को आप आसानी से पहचान सकते हैं। यह दिन बहुत ख़ास है इस दिन आँखें खोलकर चारों तरफ देखिये। बुद्ध की मूल शिक्षाओं को नष्ट करके उसमे …
Nation Builder Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Vichar Mahotsav Samiti launches Big Leap 2020, an Online Business Plan Contest
In an effort to promote aspiring Indian Entrepreneurs Nation Builder, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Vichar Mahotsav Samiti has launched Online Business Plan Contest Big Leap 2020.
The organizers compri…
Reflections On Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Dhamma Talks On Buddha
When Babasaheb was 14, he was fascinated by the Buddha. Dada Keluskar gave young Bhim the biography of the Buddha, and young Bhim was immediately fascinated. Ramji was a great debator and a man of …
Unpublished Preface To ‘The Buddha and His Dhamma’
Originally published on the Columbia University website. . Read it in Hindi from ‘बुद्ध और उनका धम्म’ की अप्रकाशित प्रस्तावना
A question is always asked to me: how I happen to take such high d…
एक शादी – दो विचारधाराओं का संघर्ष
एक बहुत ही साधारण सी शादी में हम सम्मिलित हुए | हमारे मित्र की शादी थी, मित्र एक सामाजिक कार्यकर्ता हैं | इसलिए जब से उनकी शादी तय हुई थी तो हमारे बीच लगातार विचार विमर्श जारी था | हमारा मानना था क…
Equality Over Merit – Merit Has To Get Balanced With Equality In India
A job or a seat in a college is to be obtained on the basis of Merit. There is a due process to be followed which screens people and the right ones go thru.
Merit puts people to test and ensures…
Remembering lyothee Thass – Pioneer of the revival of Buddhism in India and beyond
Today (5th May) is the death anniversary of the great Buddhist leader lyothee Thass. He died on 5th May 1914. He left behind the vast movement, literature, and leaders. Like most of his writings ar…
OMG! – RSS’s Poisonous Secret Agenda
The following appeared in Aajka Surekh Bharat, Nagpur, Oct. 2000, P-44, originally in Hindi, the English version is below. – editor
It is universal that RSS’s attitude towards Muslims is hostile…
Covid–19 Haunts India
COVID-19 is an acronym that stands for CORONAVIRUS DISEASE of 2019. It is a new name given by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in a press release on 2nd February 2020 for the disease caused by n…
The Value Of A Man Is Axiomatic, Self-Evident – Babasaheb Ambedkar
“On 18th January 1928, a meeting was convened by the Depressed Classes at Trymbak, near Nasik, which is a place of pilgrimage of the Hindus, to consider a proposal for building a temple in the name…
Democracy and Virus – No One Is Safe, Until Everyone Is
As we are staring at an unprecedented situation, many of us confined in our homes or straddled in between if we are poor and unlucky, we know that the world has changed dramatically before our eyes…
