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Explore how B.R. Ambedkar’s image is recontextualised across calendars, posters, postage stamps, and more in a thought-provoking exhibition that questions iconography, legacy, and appropriation.
April 14 marks the birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar, India’s chief architect of the Constitution. Among the many facets of his personality, his deep love for books stands out as a key part ...
This sharp essay doesn’t just question religion, it questions the terms of our survival. One of the most important works of Ambedkar for the young generation. Once you walk through it, you know you’ll ...
A new book details how a German submarine torpedoed the ship carrying B.R. Ambedkar's PhD dissertation and a vast collection of books during World War I. This setback did not deter the Dalit icon and ...
Discover Anand’s unique translation of Kabir’s 15th-century verses, blending Ambedkar’s ideals and Buddha’s philosophy. This ...
was seen by many of Ambedkar’s followers as a compromise forced upon them under duress. As Gail Omvedt (American-born Indian sociologist and human rights activist), notes in her book “Dalits ...
A thought-provoking and enriching event titled ‘Celebrating Ambedkar’ was organised at New Alipore College by the SC, ST, OBC ...
He also authored a definitive biography of Babasaheb titled Dr Ambedkar aur Samajik Kranti ki Yatra. The book is based on Thengadi’s personal experiences and interactions with Ambedkar.