India’s fight against caste oppression and social inequality was led by two towering figures, Periyar and Ambedkar. Though they came from different regions (Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra), their mission was the same: to destroy caste hierarchy and establish a society based on equality, rationality, and self-respect. Periyar, the fiery social reformer from the South, challenged Brahminical dominance…
Why Talk About Ambedkar and Shivaji Maharaj Together? When we think of the most powerful and inspiring leaders in Indian history, two names shine bright—Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Though they lived in different times—Shivaji Maharaj in the 1600s and Dr. Ambedkar in the 1900s—they both stood for justice, equality, and freedom. Their…
What happens when a monk meets a revolutionary? At first glance, Buddha and Karl Marx seem like polar opposites—one a serene spiritual teacher, the other a firebrand revolutionary. Buddha sought liberation from suffering through inner peace; Marx fought for liberation from oppression through systemic change. Yet both were radical thinkers who challenged the status quo,…
Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was not just the architect of India’s Constitution—he was the fiercest advocate for social justice in modern Indian history. Born into the oppressed Mahar caste, he dedicated his life to fighting caste discrimination, gender inequality, and economic exploitation. His idea of social justice was radical: it demanded not just legal equality, but true dignity for all….
Who Was Babasaheb to Workers? Imagine a time when workers toiled 14 hours a day, no breaks, no safety, just sweat and struggle. Then came Dr. B.R. Ambedkar—Babasaheb—born in 1891 in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh. He wasn’t just the man who wrote India’s Constitution; he was a hero for workers, too. Ambedkar on labour rights isn’t…
What I am Saying My brothers and sisters, Today, you came here for Ambedkar Jayanti 2025. We are not merely celebrating a date on the calendar. We are honoring the legacy of a man who dared to dream of a world free from the chains of oppression, inequality, and ignorance. But let us ask ourselves…
Ambedkar’s Words That Wake Us Babasaheb spoke words that hit like thunder. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar slogans in English weren’t just lines; they were plans to lift India’s weak. From “Educate, Agitate, Organize” to “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity,” he gave us a voice in his lifetime speeches. For this article, I’ve gathered his key slogans, ones he…
A Day That Changed Everything Imagine a hot March day in 1927. A man in a suit stands by a lake, surrounded by thousands of people—men, women, kids—all waiting. He bends down, cups his hands, and drinks the water. Simple, right? But that sip shook India. This was the Satyagraha at the Chavdar Lake in…