For An Informed Ambedkar Age
Sridhar Suroshe A Rational Reformer Dr. Ambedkar was the heir of enlightenment. And therefore, he was the Voltaire of India. He accepted the fundamental values of enlightenment. These values are rational knowledge and rational ethics. In the teachings of enlightenment, there was an important place for the program of social transformation based on these rational …
The Popularity or (Un)Popularity of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar among academics outside India Ablaz Mohammed Schemnad Reading Ambedkar and practising Ambedkarism as a student in India gave me a feeling of strength and confidence among peers in university spaces. The ‘Jai Bhim’ slogans and posters asserting the oppressed unity, winning elections, and representing the whole student …
Dr. Bhushan Amol Darkase It had taken aeons for darkness to disappear When the sun of hope rose on the horizon of humanity; One man against 33 Million Inside the sanctum sanctorum, Every atom in the clay idol trembled The stones of the holy religion shook. Armed with the weapon of knowledge, The Iconoclast Blew …
Prashant Kumbhar Dr. B. R. Ambedkar placed significant emphasis on ‘social democracy’ within his philosophical framework. Throughout the freedom struggle, the social movement unfolded alongside the national movement. The marginalized and oppressed classes actively engaged in the social movement, aspiring to establish an ideal social order distinct from the elite-dominated national movement. This social movement …
Umar Nizar The allegation that was levelled against Socrates was that of corrupting the young. Similarly present day philosophers such as Zizek and Badiou has a huge following among the youth. But there are controversially radical figures like Jordan Peterson who dehumanises victims of violence, who also attract the minds of the young in large …
Mithilesh Kumar Prasad Have you ever wondered about religious stories and mythologies while reading or listening to them? You will notice that the animals used by the gods and goddesses are likely to be found in modern times as well. According to the National Geographic article ‘Age of Earth,’ the earth is probably 4.6 billion …
Vaibhav Kharat A song composed or sung on Babasaheb Ambedkar is called Bhimgeet in Marathi and Bhimsongs in English. Bhimgeet, or Bhimsongs, are also known as Jaibhim geet/songs or Ambedkar geet/songs. Ambedkar’s work, his thoughts, his political and social philosophy, and his lived experiences are presented through these songs. Today, thousands of Bhimsongs are available …
Rushikesh Kasabe ‘Bhika Vasave, who is a migrant and tribal student, comes from the village with a dream to become an officer, but more than 4 years have passed and he still can’t tell if anything will happen. “Many times, worrying about the future you wake up suddenly, and there is no guarantee of going …
Dr. Abhijit Khandkar Many Indians are getting offended by the picture of Australian cricketer, Mitch Marsh sitting with his feet perched on the Cricket World Cup Trophy. Since he has put his feet up, so it means disrespect. This concept of respect being equated with body parts is an exclusively Indian concept, stemming from Hindu …