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TopicDr B.R. Ambedkar

Topic: Dr B.R. Ambedkar

SubscriberWrites: Twisting Babasaheb’s Legacy and Targeting of Educated Dalits in the Liberation Movement

One of the popular arguments of these self-declared Ambedkarites is that Babasaheb sent some Dalit youth abroad for higher education in the hope that they would lead the Dalit liberation movement, but they failed to do so.

Why Ambedkar remains a conundrum for RSS

While Ambedkar diverged with the RSS on Hinduism, some ideological convergences existed. Yet, his legacy resists appropriation by any ideological camp.

Medical students from Maharashtra, MP call on President Murmu

The students were in Delhi under the Sevankur Bharat Programme of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Vaidyakiya Pratishthan.

Ilaiyaraaja compares PM Modi to Ambedkar in new book, calls them ‘striking personalities’

The comparison, which was mentioned in the foreword of a book, drew flak from the DMK. The BJP’s Tamil Nadu unit countered saying Ilaiyaraaja’s voice can’t be throttled.

Ambedkar Jayanti at Mumbai’s TISS called off as chief guest doesn’t get permission to attend

A Dalit students association had invited Ambedkar's great-grandson but the administration said 'outsiders' would not be allowed on campus.

Seeing Ambedkar as Dalit icon is narrow. Understand his feminist vision for Indian women

The Manusmriti said 'women have no right to education'. Ambedkar's fight for their education and property rights shows why he wasn't just a Dalit icon.

Dominant castes can’t digest Dalit progress. It’s why they attack reservation with propaganda

According to a paper published by Brandeis University, challenges to reservation best represent the attack on the Dalit revolution.

No politicians, only photos of Ambedkar & Bhagat Singh in Delhi govt offices, Kejriwal says

Delhi CM Kejriwal said the AAP govt will function on the principles of these two freedom fighters and offices won't have pictures even of the chief minister.

Unlike in the West, Dalits have built statues to resist historical oppression

Ambedkar statues have reclaimed public space for Dalit contributions in virtually every town in India.

Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Mumbai house ‘Rajgruh’ vandalised, suspect held

A man reportedly entered the premises of Rajgruh Tuesday night and smashed flower pots, damaged plants, CCTV camera and pelted stones at a window before fleeing.

On Camera

India is becoming a Republic of RWAs. It’s the most powerful elected body

Civics textbooks need an upgrade, considering that RWAs enforce laws they’ve devised themselves – no matter if it violates a fundamental right or two.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.