No, only candidates from the Central List of OBCs are eligible for the interest subsidy. Learn more
No, only candidates from the Central List of OBCs are eligible for the interest subsidy.
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The income certificate submitted during the loan application is treated as proof of annual income, and subsequent changes in income do not affect eligibility. Learn more
The income certificate submitted during the loan application is treated as proof of annual income, and subsequent changes in income do not affect eligibility.
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Yeah, for sure. Kanshi Ram laid the groundwork by forming the Bahujan Samaj Party, and Mayawati made history by leading it to power. Prakash Ambedkar has also been an important figure, continuing the mission through his own political journey. Thereβs a whole generation of Ambedkarite leaders out theRead more
Yeah, for sure. Kanshi Ram laid the groundwork by forming the Bahujan Samaj Party, and Mayawati made history by leading it to power. Prakash Ambedkar has also been an important figure, continuing the mission through his own political journey. Thereβs a whole generation of Ambedkarite leaders out there who are still fighting for social justice and equality.
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The first biography of Dr. Ambedkar, Ambedkar: A Life, was written by Shashi Tharoor. He dropped this gem in 2022, and itβs been a hit for its deep yet readable dive into Babasahebβs incredible life and legacy. Other than Tharoorβs book, Aakash Singh Rathoreβs Becoming Babasaheb is another one thatβRead more
The first biography of Dr. Ambedkar, Ambedkar: A Life, was written by Shashi Tharoor. He dropped this gem in 2022, and itβs been a hit for its deep yet readable dive into Babasahebβs incredible life and legacy.
Other than Tharoorβs book, Aakash Singh Rathoreβs Becoming Babasaheb is another one thatβs super popular. Itβs a two-part series, giving a fresh take on Ambedkarβs journey. Thereβs also Bhimayana, a graphic novel that uses unique art to tell his story, making his life more accessible to a wider audience.
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Yes, if the degree is awarded by a foreign university, the course is eligible for interest subsidy under the Dr. Ambedkar Central Sector Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Educational Loans for Overseas Studies. For more details, visit: Official Scheme Link
Yes, if the degree is awarded by a foreign university, the course is eligible for interest subsidy under the Dr. Ambedkar Central Sector Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Educational Loans for Overseas Studies.
For more details, visit: Official Scheme Link
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Straight up, Ambedkar and Gandhi were on totally different wavelengths, even if they both wanted a better India. Politics? Gandhi wanted moral transformation through peaceful resistance. Ambedkar wanted legal and institutional safeguards β like actual power for the powerless.Economics? Gandhi was anRead more
Straight up, Ambedkar and Gandhi were on totally different wavelengths, even if they both wanted a better India.
Politics? Gandhi wanted moral transformation through peaceful resistance. Ambedkar wanted legal and institutional safeguards β like actual power for the powerless.
Economics? Gandhi was anti-industrial, into villages. Ambedkar said thatβs not gonna cut it for the poor β he backed modern industry and state intervention.
Social reform? Gandhi saw untouchability as evil, but still supported caste in theory. Ambedkar said caste is poison, period. He fought to end it β full stop.Their impact? Gandhi moved hearts. Ambedkar moved systems. Both mattered, but if you’re talking about long-term foundations β Ambedkar built the house.
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Yeah, for sure. They linked up in 1931 and it was NOT a chill hangout. Ambedkar came in ready to talk justice and rights for Dalits, and Gandhi kinda brushed him off like βI got this.β Then in 1932, things got messyβAmbedkar wanted separate votes for Dalits so they could actually have a voice, but GRead more
Yeah, for sure. They linked up in 1931 and it was NOT a chill hangout. Ambedkar came in ready to talk justice and rights for Dalits, and Gandhi kinda brushed him off like βI got this.β Then in 1932, things got messyβAmbedkar wanted separate votes for Dalits so they could actually have a voice, but Gandhi was like βnah fam, thatβs gonna split usβ and started a dramatic fast. Whole country panicked. Pressure was real. Ambedkar had to compromise, but he def wasnβt vibinβ with it.
Did Gandhi hate him tho?
Not βhateβ hate, but they had major beef. Gandhi was like βfix caste from inside,β Ambedkar was like βnah bro, torch the whole system.β Gandhi saw caste as a problem to smooth over, Ambedkar saw it as a straight-up injustice that needed wrecking. Gandhi was the face of the freedom struggle, but Ambedkar was out here fighting for actual equality, not just Independenceβ’οΈ.
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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was born Bhimrao Ramji Sakpal. That was the name his family boreβthey were of the Mahar caste, who were "untouchables" during that time. Now here's where it turns around: When Bhimrao was at school in Satara, a Brahmin teacher named Krishna Keshav Ambedkar befriended him. But as caRead more
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was born Bhimrao Ramji Sakpal. That was the name his family boreβthey were of the Mahar caste, who were “untouchables” during that time. Now here’s where it turns around:
When Bhimrao was at school in Satara, a Brahmin teacher named Krishna Keshav Ambedkar befriended him. But as caste society was doing the most, Bhimrao’s own earliest surname, Sakpal, branded him instantly as “lower caste.” So this teacher, perhaps attempting to ‘assist’ or perhaps merely desiring to distance Bhimrao from the baggage of caste, enrolled him for school using his own surname, “Ambedkar.”.
And that’s the name that accompanied Bhimrao into history. Consider this: an entire legacy tied to a name he did not even choose for himself. But what is poetic is how Bhimrao reversed that name and rewrote the narrative. He transformed Ambedkar into a badge of resistance, of intellect, of equality, of liberation.
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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's interactions with the British colonial regime were compounded and calculated. Instead of joining the mainstream nationalist struggles, he believed in dealing with the colonial government to plead the cause of the underprivileged, especially the Dalits.β During World War II, AmbedRead more
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s interactions with the British colonial regime were compounded and calculated. Instead of joining the mainstream nationalist struggles, he believed in dealing with the colonial government to plead the cause of the underprivileged, especially the Dalits.β
During World War II, Ambedkar became a member of the Viceroy’s Executive Council as Labour Member, a place where he could lobby for labor reforms and social justice measures. He felt that participation within the system would bring certain gains to the downtrodden classes.
Ambedkar’s support for the British was not unwavering. He was critical of their policies when they did not seek to address social inequality and caste discrimination. His first loyalty was to the cause of social justice, and he used every platform available to him to advance the cause.β
In reality, Ambedkar’s engagement with the British was motivated by pragmatism in order to deliver social reform. He was not a loyalist in the conventional sense but a reformer who wanted to leverage available structures in order to implement change.
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Baba Saheb Ambedkarβs family belonged to the Mahar caste, which was considered "untouchable" under Indiaβs oppressive caste system. This subjected him to severe discrimination and social exclusion from an early age. In school, he was not allowed to sit with other students or access common resourcesRead more
Baba Saheb Ambedkarβs family belonged to the Mahar caste, which was considered “untouchable” under Indiaβs oppressive caste system. This subjected him to severe discrimination and social exclusion from an early age. In school, he was not allowed to sit with other students or access common resources like water, and teachers often treated him as inferior. His family faced systemic ostracization, leaving them with limited opportunities and access to basic amenities. Financial struggles were another significant challenge, as he came from a poor background and had to rely on scholarships to fund his education in India and abroad. Despite these hardships, Ambedkarβs commitment to learning and justice remained unwavering. He also faced fierce opposition from conservative groups when he advocated for the abolition of caste, equal rights for women, and the upliftment of marginalized communities. Moreover, he endured chronic health issues, including diabetes and back pain, but continued to work tirelessly. Through sheer determination, intelligence, and resilience, Dr. Ambedkar overcame these obstacles to become the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and a global icon for equality and social reform.
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