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Dr Ambedkar’s interactions with Indian scientists of his era
In my limited research, I found documented evidence of at least four leading Indian scientists who had interactions with Dr B.R. Ambedkar. They were Dr Meghnad Saha, Sir C.V. Raman, G.D. Naidu and Homi Bhabha,...
‘Lo Bir Sendra’ reveals yet more facets of the multifaceted Jaipal Singh Munda
In his recently republished memoir, Jaipal Singh recalls founding labour unions in the Gorumasahini and Badampahar iron-ore mines (in then Orissa) of the Tatas. Despite having the support of more than ninety per cent of...
How Ambedkar led deeksha ceremonies in Nagpur and Chandrapur despite ill health, and Bombay was to follow
Why did Babasaheb Ambedkar sacrifice his valuable health to write the books? Why did he take on a mission to embrace Buddhism through multiple ceremonies, which took a heavy, irreparable and devastating toll on his...
How Jagdeo Prasad saw Jan Sangh’s animosity towards Muslims
The BJP has been fomenting hatred against the Muslims, leading to the community being gripped by a feeling of insecurity and helplessness. Against this backdrop, an article by former Bihar deputy chief minister and founder...
How Jagjivan Ram was repeatedly denied prime ministership
Jayaprakash Narayan should have ensured a democratic election for the leader of the Janata Alliance’s parliamentary party. In...
When Ambedkar urged workers of India to unite against Brahmanism and capitalism
Two years after he launched the Independent Labour Party, Ambedkar addressed a conference of Dalit workers employed by...
How months of deliberations preceded Santhal Hul
Kedar Prasad Meena’s research concluded that Hul was the response of a people yearning for freedom and self-respect...
Ambedkar’s insights and foresight remain deeply underappreciated
Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s vision of democracy transcended the simplistic notion of majority rule. He critiqued majoritarian democracy as...
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