BR Ambedkar

Lalu barbs on high profile babas, calls them 'hi-fi saints'

 Launching a blistering attack at certain gurus and babas, RJD President Lalu Prasad on Thursday sought a probe into assets of these "high profile saints".

Apr 14, 2016, 23:36 PM IST

PM Modi follows those on Twitter who abuse women on social media: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging he encourages those who harass women on social media.

Apr 14, 2016, 22:01 PM IST

PM Modi launches 'Gram Uday se Bharat Uday Abhiyan' - Watch his speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday underlined the need to strengthen rural economy to boost the country's development as he launched a village self governance campaign here which, he said, has been inspired by Dr BR Ambedkar's vision.

Apr 14, 2016, 18:40 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi's speech on Dr BR Ambedkar's 125th birth anniversary: Here are top 10 quotes

PM Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed a gathering in Madhya Pradesh's Mhow (Babasaheb's birthplace) on the ocassion of Dr BR Ambedkar's 125th birth anniversary.  Here are top 10 quotes from the PM's speech:-

Apr 14, 2016, 16:21 PM IST

BJP mocks constitution and celebrates Ambedkar's birth anniversary, says Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday attacked the BJP, saying "those who make a mockery of the Indian constitution" are now celebrating the birth anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar.

Apr 14, 2016, 14:49 PM IST

Will work with India to realise Ambedkar's vision: UN

Describing B R Ambedkar as a a global "icon" for marginalised people, a top UN official has voiced the world body's commitment to working closely with India to help realise the noted Indian social reformer's vision of empowerment and social and economic equality.

Apr 14, 2016, 13:00 PM IST

Mayawati attacks Modi, Samajwadi Party; sounds poll bugle at Ambedkar rally

Mayawati slammed the Narendra Modi government for "failing" to get back black money from abroad.

Apr 14, 2016, 12:58 PM IST

Dr BR Ambedkar: Five quotes that show he was opposed to RSS’ brand of Hinduism

Of late, there has literally been a fight between various political parties to claim Ambedkar's legacy.

Apr 14, 2016, 12:22 PM IST

Sonia Gandhi pays homage to BR Ambedkar

Describing B R Ambedkar as one of the greatest icons of modern India, Congress President Sonia Gandhi Thursday recalled his contribution across every field of national development on his 125th birth anniversary.

Apr 14, 2016, 11:45 AM IST

Rohith Vemula's mother, brother to embrace Buddhism today

The family of Dalith research scholar Rohith Vemula, whose suicide at Hyderbad Central University in January created a firestorm of protest, would be converting to Buddhism here today Babasaheb Ambedkar's grandson Prakash Ambedkar said here on Wednesday.

Apr 14, 2016, 00:00 AM IST

DNA : Why Dr Ambedkar was against the politics of Muslim appeasement?

Watch this special segment and get to know , how political parties manipulated image of DR Ambedkar for their political gain?
To know more watch this full video here.

Apr 13, 2016, 00:13 AM IST

Rename JNU library after BR Ambedkar, install statue: ABVP

The BJP student wing ABVP, which is locked in ideological battle with the left-backed groups on JNU campus, is demanding that the varsity's central library be renamed as BR Ambedkar library and a statue of the architect of Indian Constitution be installed there.

Apr 12, 2016, 18:57 PM IST

DNA: Analysis of Dr BR Ambedkar's ideology

Watch this special segment and get to know about Dr Ambedkar's ideology and his social approach.
To know more watch this full video here.

Apr 12, 2016, 00:30 AM IST

RSS, BJP are protecting Manu's ideology: Rahul Gandhi

President Rahul Gandhi on Monday took a dig at the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led Central government, saying that it is the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) which is running the nation and not the BJP.

Apr 12, 2016, 00:18 AM IST

Good news: Ambedkar's birth anniversary to be observed for 1st time at UN

The birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution and Dalit rights activist, would be observed at the United Nations for the first time with focus on combating inequalities to achieve Sustainable Development Goals.

Apr 09, 2016, 11:15 AM IST

Hyderabad university unrest: JNUSU prez Kanhaiya Kumar denied entry into varsity

 JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar was on Wednesday denied entry into University of Hyderabad which witnessed unprecedented clampdown amid continuing tension over the return of P Appa Rao as the vice chancellor.

Mar 24, 2016, 00:09 AM IST

Reservation is a right nobody can snatch from Dalits: PM Narendra Modi

'Dr Ambedkar was not just a messiah of Dalits but a visionary leader who worked for the oppressed people.'

Mar 21, 2016, 12:05 PM IST

Shocker! Pakistan's Independence Day listed under important dates in Indian University's 2016 diary

Amid debates over nationalism and patriotism, Dr Hari Singh Gour University, popularly known as Sagar University in Madhya Pradesh has listed Pakistan's Independence Day under the important dates category of its 2016 diary.

Mar 18, 2016, 13:37 PM IST

PM Modi likely to attend Ambedkar's birth anniversary programme in MP on Apr 14

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the 125th birth anniversary celebration of BR Ambedkar at his birth place Mhow in Indore on April 14.

Mar 15, 2016, 14:28 PM IST

'Gandhi, Nehru, Ambedkar had disagreements, but were unanimous on progressive India'

Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and BR Ambedkar, regarded as founding fathers of the Indian republic, may have had disagreements in their ideologies but their dream for a progressive nation was unanimous, Sahitya Akademi President Vishwanath Tiwari said on Thursday.

Feb 18, 2016, 19:39 PM IST