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Hidden Histories: A rare memory of the struggle for freedom in a Himalayan kingdom
While large parts of modern India’s contribution to the sub-continent’s struggle for freedom find place in historical accounts, the author tracks this unreported hidden struggle against colonial yoke in the Himalayan kingdom of Tehri
The Buddha and his Dhamma
A must read to eradicate superstitions and intolerance under these difficult times
Remembering Hasrat Mohani, who coined the clarion call ‘Inquilab Zindabad!’
70 years after his death, member of the Muslim and Urdu poetry community still keep fond memories of the great leader.
Kolhapur’s Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj and his battle for Dalit-Bahujan communities
The beloved ruler is supposed to be the first king to introduce affirmative action policies in education and employment for the benefit of Dalit communities
Har Shaks, Khuda Baksh: Campaign to protect iconic library gathers steam
Bihar Viplavi Parishad released a poster on social media, appealing to citizens to protest the Bihar State Bridge Construction Corporation's suggestion to destroy a part of India’s heritage
Do not let Hindutva rulers destroy heritage of communal unity of Jallianwala Bagh martyrs
Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs fought and died together for India’s independence
Ambedkar and the call to Conversion!
Would he have been arrested today under provisions of laws against “Love Jihad”?
Not surprised about ASI being asked to survey Gyanvapi complex: SM Yaseen
In an exclusive interview to senior research scholar Dr. Muniza Khan, SM Yaseen responds to the ongoing controversy surrounding the Kashi Vishwanath temple - Gyanvapi mosque compound in Varanasi
Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi: Saviour of 1931 Meston road riot survivors
A great supporter of India’s oppressed, Shankar was an unconventional journalist who entered a riot-ridden Kanpur to help people, instead of reporting the incident.
Mahad Satyagraha: After 94 years, do we have Equality, Dignity & Access?
Ninety-four years ago, to the date, Babasaheb Ambedkar walked to the public water tank/pond – Chavdar tale – with fellow satyagrahis (protesters) and drank water from a common property resource denied to the Dalit Untouchables on March 20, 1927
Twelfth of March: Gandhi and Grande
Today is the date of two significant anniversaries!
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