The contemporary Ambedkarite voice is not merely a result of blind admiration for its heroes like Phule and Ambedkar. Neither is it a manifestation of crude political miscalculation. It only reveals unexpressed contradictions that are inherent in society.

Bystanders who were oblivious to its historical significance may have thought of Bhide Wada as just another dilapidated building, but it set the tone for new voices of cultural expression.

Over the last few decades, Hindutva groups have been increasingly radicalising Marathas to counter Dalit assertion.

The newspapers associated with Ambedkar are repositories of vast information on the history of Dalit political activism, which is why it's a pity that Ambedkar’s role as a journalist and editor has been largely ignored.

Without understanding the demographic significance of public institutions like JNU, the criticism against the university gets typically translated into empty rhetoric.

In its struggles, the paper represented the malaise of the caste-ridden and nationalistic perspectives that haunt India even today.

Commentary in newspapers published by B.R. Ambedkar document his consistent criticism of Hindu nationalist politics.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar stressed that caste needs to be invoked as a political weapon to fight against the overwhelming reticence about it. He will remain relevant in any society where caste divisions, discrimination and violence exist.

A closer look at the way in which Dr B.R. Ambedkar entered into political alliances will help us understand why he forged ties with communists, non-Brahmin parties and even Congress.

Ambedkarite peasant radicalism of the 1930s provided multiple avenues for Dalits to forge wide-ranging alliances with non-Dalit masses.