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How Much Dalits Suffered Because of Hindu Caste System
Here is a list of brutal casteist practices, many of which can still be seen in various parts of the country.
Source – Following excerpt is from “Manu and the Shudras” book by Dr Ambedkar, appeare…
What Mahatma Jotiba Phule Said
Mahatma Jotiba Phule
Check also – Birth anniversary of Mahatma Jotiba Phule
Mahatma Jotiba Phule
Check also –
- What Guru Kabir Said
- What Saint Tukaram Said
The Annihilation of Caste
On 15th May, 1936 Babasaheb Ambedkar published Annihilation Of Caste book. Dr. Ambedkar was scheduled to deliver this speech to a conference in Lahore, but could not. The conference organizers can…
Winston Churchill on Untouchables
As world remembers Winston Churchill on his 50th death anniversary, I remember his views on ‘Untouchables‘ with few pictures and text taken from Winston Churchill’s speech at Albert Hall, London, 1…
Welcome to the real India!
Everyone on Twitter and Facebook is busy welcoming Obama to India. Here is my welcome to Mr. President.
Welcome to India – the land of caste system.
Welcome to India – where we didn’t invent anyt…
25th January in Dalit History – 23 Dalits were Massacred in Jehanabad (Bihar) by Ranvir Sena
25 January 1999: Twenty three Dalits were massacred in Jehanadad (Bihar) by Ranvir Sena.
In the Shanker Bigha massacre in Jehanabad (Bihar), 23 Dalits were killed by suspected Ranvir Senas. An …
22nd January in Dalit History – Periyar was sentenced to undergo imprisonment for the publication of his book ‘Ponmozhigal’ (Golden sayings)
22 January 1932: Birth of Vasant Moon.
Vasant Moon was born in Nagpur city of Maharashtra state. Since his childhood he lived in the proper upbringing. In Maharpura area of Nagpur, he completed his…
MookNayak and Bahishkrit Bharat – Rare Pictures
Dr. Ambedkar started the newspaper MookNayak, or the Mute Hero, to give voice to untouchables in the society and share their problems. This was 1920, and no newspaper at that time was devoted to un…
तब तुम क्या करोगे?
यदि तुम्हें,
धकेलकर गांव से बाहर कर दिया जाय
पानी तक न लेने दिया जाय कुएं से
दुत्कारा फटकारा जाय चिल-चिलाती दोपहर में
कहा जाय तोड़ने को पत्थर
काम के बदले
दिया जाय खाने को जूठन
तब तुम क्या करोगे?
Few stamps issued on Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
We demand more stamps be issued on Dr. B. R. Ambedkar along with Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s photo on Indian currency.
Also read Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on Indian currency and RBI
1966, Issued on 75th bi…
12th -13th January in Dalit History – Reiteration of leaving Hinduism by Dr. Ambedkar
12 – 13 Jan 1936: The Depressed Classes Conference was held at Pune. Dr. Ambedkar reiterated his resolve of the Yeola Conference to leave Hinduism. The conference was presided over by Rav Bahadur …
A Reply to Swachcha Bharat – Clean the Caste Dirt in your Mind
Why do you expect only the Dalits to clean your street? Why do you force Untouchables to carry your carrion and filth? You caste people have the filth, the dirt in your mind, in your philosophy, in…
11th January in Dalit History – Dr. Ambedkar had started the war to spearhead Hindu Code Bill
11 Jan 1950: Dr. Ambedkar addressed the 2nd session of Siddharth College Parliament in Bombay (present Mumbai). At another function which he addressed he was presented with a golden casket containi…
Ram Ke Nam – Full Documentary
Original Description: IN THE NAME OF GOD focuses on the campaign waged by the militant Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) to destroy a 16th century mosque in Ayodhya said to have been built by Babar, the …
Dr. Ambedkar's house in London on sale – Shame on Indian Government
The house where Dr. Ambedkar lived while studying in London during 1920-21 is on sale. Earlier, government of Maharashtra had promised to buy the house but didn’t take any further action. The house…