Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar

Tuesday, Apr 16, 2024 | Last Update : 11:34 PM IST

April 14 instantly brings to mind the legacy of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of India’s Constitution, whose 132nd birth anniversary is being celebrated this month.

Praveen Davar | How Ambedkar ensured Hindu society’s reform despite all odds

A saffron-clad swami went to the extent of saying “an ‘untouchable’ had no business meddling in matters normally the preserve of Brahmins”

14 Apr 2023 12:05 AM

A three-member committee has suggested some changes in the two prototypes, designed by sculptor Ram Suthar, for Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar memorial.

2 prototypes ready for Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial

The MMRDA had started the construction work last year. The memorial of Dr Ambedkar will be a 350 feet bronze statue.

06 Dec 2019 3:36 AM

Ahead of the Vidhan Sabha polls, the BJP-led state government is trying to woo upper caste voters by setting up an autonomous institute for the educational and financial development of economically weaker sections (EWS) from the general category. (Representational image)

Government to set up educational institute for EWS

The AMRUT will help EWS youths attain growth in areas such as industry and business and pursue higher education and foreign education.

21 Aug 2019 2:14 AM

Veteran Congress leader Sushilkumar Shinde

Sushilkumar Shinde appeals to voters to elect him one last time

Criticising both contestants, the veteran Congress leader said that Mr Ambedkar had already given up the agenda of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar.

17 Apr 2019 3:33 AM

Nitin Gadkari arrives to file his nomination for Nagpur constituency. (Photo: PTI)

Will retain Nagpur seat by bigger margin: Nitin Gadkari

Mr Gadkari was earlier being projected by a section of the Sangh Parivar as the next PM replacing the incumbent Narendra Modi.

26 Mar 2019 3:49 AM

Decks cleared for Ambedkar memorial

The memorial will serve as a multipurpose entity, including as a vipasana (meditation) centre.

22 Aug 2018 2:45 AM

The ultimate triumph of Ambedkar

Demand fast trials against the perpetrators of the crimes in the Unnao and Badaun cases.

18 Apr 2018 12:53 AM

After delay of almost 23 months, Dr Ambedkar’s memorial is finally on track, as the work order has been issued.

Dr Ambedkar memorial cost increases by Rs 100 crore, final cost touches Rs 763 crore

The contractor received the work order on Jan 2 and the work started from February 9.

03 Mar 2018 2:35 AM

The PM laid the project’s foundation stone in 2015.

Indu Mill issue returns to haunt BJP

The BJP in its manifesto had promised building the Dr Ambedkar memorial at Indu Mill, Dadar, in 2014.

08 Dec 2017 3:14 AM

The pavilion set up at Shivaji Park in Dadar. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Police, BMC prepare for incoming crowd in city against any untoward incident

Taking into consideration the Ockhi cyclone warning, fire brigade officers and the NDRF will be deployed at several places across the city.

06 Dec 2017 1:31 AM

Devotees resting inside a BMC school in Dadar. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Dadar civic schools host Ambedkar devotees in Mumbai

The civic agency has also deployed a team of doctors and arranged for ambulances around Chaitya Bhoomi, his Dadar-based memorial.

06 Dec 2017 1:27 AM

Students allege that the institute wants to censor their programmes and keep an eye on them.

FTII divided over Ambedkar commemoration

The FTII Students Association, in April 15 and 16, hosted a programme called ‘Dalit Expression in Art and Literature’.

28 Apr 2017 1:50 AM

Indu Mill land was transferred to the state on March 25.

Now, cost of Ambedkar memorial rises by 10 per cent

The project, when proposed a decade ago, was pegged at Rs 435 crore and has seen an increase over the years.

17 Apr 2017 3:27 AM

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