Jay Bhim In recent years, the phrase “Jai Bhim” has become a powerful slogan representing the struggle for social justice, equality, and the rights of marginalized communities in India. Derived from the name of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and a champion of Dalit rights, “Jai Bhim” is more than…
Two great men. One shared goal. Completely opposite roads to get there. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi are the two most powerful figures in modern Indian history. Both wanted to end poverty and suffering. Both hated untouchability. Both gave their entire lives to India. But they disagreed — fundamentally, fiercely, and publicly — on…
1. What Is Constitution Day? Constitution Day, or Samvidhan Divas, is celebrated every year on 26 November in India. On this day, the Constitution of India was adopted. It is one of the world’s longest written Constitutions and defines: This day reminds us to read, understand, and respect the laws that protect every citizen. 2….
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of India’s Constitution and a champion of social justice, is often remembered for his towering intellect and relentless fight against caste oppression. But behind his revolutionary ideas and transformative leadership was a lifelong habit that fueled his brilliance, his voracious reading. Ambedkar wasn’t just a reader, he was a scholar…
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…
The book Worshipping False Gods (1997), by Arun Shourie, calls Ambedkar a “British stooge.” Sparks fly! Arun Shourie on Ambedkar is no small topic; it’s a clash of ideas, emotions, and history. Shourie’s controversial critique portrays Ambedkar as a divisive figure who undermined India’s freedom struggle, while supporters argue he was a visionary who fought caste oppression first….