Remembering the First Ambedkar Jayanti –14 April, 1928
With the Government of India now celebrating Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birthday as "Equality Day” it is evident that remembrance of Ambedkar has become an essential element in Indian politics. This…
Ambedkar Jayanti
Ambedkarism Should Not Be Limited to Celebrations—It Must Reflect in Action
As always, the entire nation is once again preparing to celebrate Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's birth anniversary on April 14. Almost all political parties remember him and interpret his contributions according…
Why Marginalised Groups Celebrate Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Birthday: A Contemporary Analysis of His Relevance in India Today
Abstract: In contemporary India, the symbolic commemoration of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar's birthday by marginalized groups, particularly Dalits, Adivasis, Muslims, and other backward sections, transcends mere ritualistic observance. It manifests…
On 135th Birth Anniversary of Baba Saheb Ambedkar
Will Dr. Ambedkar survive if he appears now in India? If we trust the glorification of Dr. BR Ambedkar by the RSS-BJP rulers on his birth anniversary, it will seem…
Commemorating 135th Birth Anniversary of Ambedkar, the Biggest Ideological Enemy of RSS!
14 April 2025 is the 135th birthday of Babasaheb Ambedkar (celebrated as Ambedkar Jayanti or Bhim Jayanti), the architect of Indian Constitution. However, while the people are observing Ambedkar Jayanti,…
Deliverance and Divergence – Dr. Ambedkar’s bold retelling of the Buddha story
In seeking to understand the deep-rooted realities of social exclusion and discrimination, Dr. Ambedkar did not hesitate in recasting the traditional narrative of the Buddha story, an account and teaching…
Commemorating Ambedkar Jayanthi/ Equality Day
14th April is commemorated each year in the memory of B. R. Ambedkar. Because of his radical stance in favour of the oppressed Dalits, his birthday is referred to as…
Dr.Ambedkar: Current Political and Economic Scenario
April 14 is celebrated as Dr. Ambedkar's Jayanti, that is, Dr. Ambedkar's birth anniversary, not only in the country but also abroad. On this day, while he is officially paid…
Educate, Agitate, Organize: Self-reflections
It is a matter of pride for the Indians that the United Nations including the University of British Columbia declared 14th April as “International Equality Day”. All over the world,…
Without ‘Annihilation of Caste’, It is Not Possible to Establish an Egalitarian Society in India
“Inequality is the soul of Hinduism”. And that is why he finally came to conclusion that, “I was born a Hindu, but will not die a Hindu” (Dr. BR. Ambedkar)…
Be critical and self-introspecting for progress of Ambedkarite movement
Jai Bhim, Jai Bheem, Jay Bhim, Bhim Salam, Neela Zindabad, Ek Number, Babasaheb Zindabad, Neel Salaam, We are because he was… etc are the comments one would observe in an…
Ambedkar, Nationalism And The Emerging Crises In India
Today is Ambedkar Jayanti. It would be appropriate to take a re-look at Ambedkar's idea of nationalism in the face of virulent Hindutva nationalism in India and also on the…
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