Difference between Theravi Sangīta and Hindustani Shastriya Sangeet RĀGA & ᾺRĀGA

Summary of our vision and background to  Buddhist Music To revive and promote the ‘almost’ lost music theory and compositions of the ancient Buddhist masters, known only to a handful of Buddhist Music Masters (Sangīta Theras) in remote parts of India and Pakistan, Afganistan and India. We have met two such elders, one of whom […]

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Have a great start to every new day throughout the new year and beyond -Global Ambedkarites =================

UK minister steps in, saves Ambedkar House from closure

A museum dedicated to Bhimrao Ambedkar situated at the north London house where he lived from 1921 to 1922 whilst a student has been saved after the UK government approved an appeal by the Maharashtra state government against its closure. Communities secretary Robert Jenrick  allowed the appeal on Thursday. He tweeted: “I was pleased to grant planning permission for a museum […]

Third Party Witnesses in AHL inquiry

Regarding Ambedkar House being given museum status:  Decision by  secretary of state: Two points to note:  1. Camden council can still appeal against decision  within 6 weeks but I doubt very much they would do that as they now look at Dr. Ambedkar with much more favorable eyes after they were bombarded with his achievements and importance. 2. […]

End of Ambedkar House London (AHL) inquiry

End of Ambedkar House London  (AHL) inquiry yesterday. Site visit arranged for 16th Oct. AHL forum played a useful part, causing some excitement with new crucial evidence of Dr Ambedkar’s connection to AHL, which the council barrister requested but the High commission witnesses, including the academic was unable to provide. The High commission Q.C. appreciated […]

QUESTION: Why should Hindu Identity be given up?

QUESTION: Why should Hindu Identity be given up? Answered by Shekhar Bodhakar I suggest we should ban the word “Hindu” from our vocabulary altogether. Especially to MAKE A POINT to those SCs who identify themselves as Hindus, that no Indian is now a Hindu. All who were once Hindus of Hindustan are now called Indians of India […]

Brahmins and Brahminism – Can the two be separated?

This article is a reply to those sympathizers of Brahmins who at a subconscious level themselves follow Brahminism but give the impression that the two (Brahmins and Brahminism) can be separated. They seem to think that the followers of any ideology can continue having the same identity even after rejecting the said ideology. Christians/Muslims/Sikhs/Buddhist etc lose these identities if […]