Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar

Dalit shahirs of Maharashtra: Vilas Ghogare sang of Ambedkar with his iktara

Vilas Ghogare portrayed the dreadful life of the workers that he observed up close, since he was a worker himself in Mumbai. He also spoke of his life as a Dalit — a life that he had inherited.

Ambedkar Jayanti updates: Narendra Modi integrating Dalit icon's grand vision into governance, says Venkaiah Naidu

Narendra Modi will reach out to Dalits and tribals by unveiling several pro-poor schemes in Chhattisgarh's Bastar on BR Ambedkar's 127th birth anniversary

UP govt adds 'Ramji' to BR Ambedkar's name: BJP won't succeed in hijacking Babasaheb for caste politics, say experts

The BJP govt's attempts to usurp Babasaheb Ambedkar as a Hindu icon, by highlighting his father's name Ramji, will not succeed, claim experts.

Dalit uprising: Athawale calls protection 'necessary', but condemns Una village incident

"Gau raksha jaruri hai (cow protection is necessary) but who will save humans," newly inducted Union Minister and Dalit leader Ramdas Athawale said on Thursday, asserting that incidents like the attack on Dalits in Gujarat should not be be allowed to recur.

Sweat out as much as water used by groundsmen: Sachin Tendulkar's advice to youngsters

Sachin Tendulkar interacted with youngsters while inaugurating a new stadium named in Baramati, where Ajinkya Rahane was also present.

Divide Maharashtra into four states: RSS ideologue MG Vaidya backs Aney

Former Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) spokesperson MG Vaidya revealed that he supports Srihari Aney's demand for statehood for Marathwada and Vidarbha

Take oath on Constitution, instead of holy books, says Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena on Monday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make taking oath on Constitution mandatory, replacing the holy books, so that the country can be pulled out of the tentacles of "religion-based politics".

PM lays foundation stone for Ambedkar memorial in central Mumbai

PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for a memorial dedicated to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in central Mumbai. Here are some images.

A memorial for Dr Ambedkar: Why look to London when his Dadar house lies neglected?

Instead of London, the Maharashtra government could work to build a memorial to Dr Ambedkar at his Mumbai home.