Though Dalit organisations have not announced any formal protest in Mumbai but their annual convergence on December 6 has become a cause for concern in the wake of recent violence that rocked the state.
According to Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation officials, city buses are plying as usual.
Dr Jabbar Patel talks about knowing Vijay Tendulkar from his college days.
While the fixtures from the bungalow will be up for auction, three items, a jacuzzi, a chandelier, and a Buddha statue, have been kept aside for handing over to the ED.
What we know -- what we have seen -- is that India can change. That is the true genius of this nation.
...educated people are better decision-makers must be rejected, the CJI said.
The struggle for identity and economic freedom keeps the Dalits volatile.
The Dalit anger may influence the January municipal corporation polls in 14 cities and 27 district councils elections.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday continued to target late Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar, saying that he helped the British rulers and wrote a mercy petition to them out of fear.
When the House met again, BSP members trooped into the well demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the matter.
Lying on bed number 15 of the post-operative ward of the intensive care unit on the third floor of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar hospital in Central Mumbai area of Byculla, Razia Shaikh is wondering why her husband Ayub has not yet to come to see her for last six days. What she does not know is that he is no more. He fell to terrorists' bullets at that night.
Undeterred by the explosions, the devout went back to the mosque about one-and-half hours later to offer prayer.
Located around 500 km from Mumbai, the Lonar lake in Buldhana district is a popular tourist hub and also attracts scientists from all over the world.
Nikalje in his application stated that he had gone to Chembur on November 30 to help pacify the mob and not to incite them as claimed by the police in the FIR against him.
As we celebrate Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's birthday on April 14, Subhash K Jha picks 5 fine films based on inequality and the caste system.
His comment came after the Shiv Sena attacked him for petitioning the president to save Mumbai blast convict Yakub Memon from the gallows.
Equity indices gave up early gains to close in the red for the third session on the trot on Wednesday, weighed by selling in banking and finance counters amid inflationary pressures and persistent foreign fund outflows. A weak rupee and lacklustre global cues also kept buying sentiment in check, traders said. The 30-share BSE Sensex opened on a firm footing but failed to hold on the momentum, finishing 237.44 points or 0.41 per cent lower at 58,338.93. On similar lines, the broader NSE Nifty dipped 54.65 points or 0.31 per cent to close at 17,475.65.
'When I felt that the party is drifting away from Hindutva, I tried to speak to Uddhavji. But nobody was ready to listen.'
Former Maharashtra chief minister Chhagan Bhujbal on reports that he has made up his mind to quit the Nationalist Congress Party.
Wankhede is facing the vigilance probe by NCB after an independent witness in the drugs-on-cruise case, in which Aryan Khan is one of the accused, claimed of overhearing a discussion of a Rs 25 crore pay-off, including Rs 8 crore for Sameer Wankhede.
'If we want a stable society, then all groups must feel that they have a seat at the table of power.'
In Tamil Nadu, though reformist spiritual giant Sri Ramanujacharya was a crusader against discrimination who nurtured equality almost a millenium ago, the broad canvas of social justice had only an occasional place for him.
Followers and politicians did not flock 'Chaitya Bhoomi', the Constitution architect's memorial in central Mumbai.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said B R Ambedkar had never thought of leaving the country despite being subjected to insult and discrimination.
'They fear their caste privilege will be exposed if there is an OBC caste census.'
'Why should Khargeji work against the Gandhis for the sake of proving his independence?'
While the BJP says it is confident Dalits will vote for it in the state assembly polls due this year-end, the Congress says it is paying attention to seats with 10 per cent or more Dalit population.
Schools and colleges in the city and adjoining districts have been closed as a precautionary measure.
Modi, who inaugurated the centre in the heart of the national capital in Janpath, also took a jibe at Rahul Gandhi's comment on being a Shiva devotee and said some parties talked more of Baba Bhole (Lord Shiva) than Babasaheb.
'Through this one step, and more steps that follow, log judte jayenge (more people will come together); I'm sure of that.'
'When you can use Mahatma Gandhi and Babasaheb Ambedkar's names why can't you use Dr Kalam's name?' 'The idea is to take Dr Kalam's vision to the people. Elections will come and go, but the vision will stand.'
Tikait says PM Modi was supporter of MSP law when he was CM
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday said scare-mongering was being done by some that there was a danger to minorities, but asserted that this is neither the nature of the Sangh nor of Hindus.
Gajanand Hosale said he has no experience in politics and has never worked in any social organisation.
'What he says, he does.' 'People say if Khargesahab has said something, it will be set in stone.'
A slipper was hurled at JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar when he was delivering a speech at an auditorium in Congress Nagar in Nagpur.
Surjewala said the digital platform will air eight hours of live programming from April 24, but will not be on the Satellite or OTT.
Seeking to blunt Bharatiya Janata Party's efforts to 'appropriate' legacy of Ambedkar, Sonia said, "Congress had given Dr Ambedkar his dues by appointing him as chairman of the Draft Committee of Constitution."
The government of Maharashtra has decided to acquire the 2,050 sq ft three-storey house in London where Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar once lived.
