The Margins

“I don’t believe in Region & Religion  I believe in Humanity” So, I would not discuss Religion & Caste based aspects which might lead us to prolonged debate… We surely can discuss this topic through a different angle & point of view! Let’s know more about this POV! As said before, my today’s topic of discussion is ‘Unity in Diversity’. So, what indeed this unity in diversity is? It signifies unity among people / individuals who have differences amongst them; On the varied factors, such as Linguistics (language), Sect, Ideology, Economy, Culture, Gender. Even after so many different factors, it’s important to remember as humans, there are more things that unite us all together in comparison to the things that divide us! We as a human’s, should look beyond the division, as the real joy of life is helping others & caring for others above our personal gains. ‘What we all thrive for is the humanity bond Not to undermine it…' -Pr...

डॉ. भीमराव रामजी आंबेडकर हे भारतीय न्यायशास्त्रज्ञ (jurist), अर्थशास्त्रज्ञ (economist), राजनीतिज्ञ (politician), तत्त्वज्ञ (Philosopher) आणि समाजसुधारक (social reformer) होते. त्यांनी बहुजन चळवळीला प्रेरणा दिली आणि अस्पृश्य (untouchable) लोकांविरुद्ध होणारा सामाजिक भेदभाव नष्ट करण्यासाठी चळवळ उभारली, तसेच महिलांच्या आणि कामगारांच्या हक्कांचे समर्थन केले. ते ब्रिटिश भारताचे मजूरमंत्री (Minister of labor of British India), स्वतंत्र भारताचे पहिले कायदेमंत्री (First Minister of law and justice of Independent India), भारतीय संविधानाचे शिल्पकार (Architect of Indian Constitution), भारतीय बौद्ध धर्माचे पुनरुज्जीवक (Revivalist of Indian Buddhism) होते. देशाच्या विविध क्षेत्रांत दिलेल्या बाबासाहेबांच्या योगदानामुळे त्यांना ‘आधुनिक भारताचे शिल्पकार’ किंवा ‘आधुनिक भारताचे निर्माते’ असेही संबोधले जाते. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर यांनी अमेरीकेतील कोलंबिया विद्यापीठ आणि लंडन स्कूल ऑफ इकॉनॉमिक्स या शिक्षण संस्थांमधून अर्थशास्त्र विषयात पीएच.डी. पदव्या मिळविल्या; तसेच त्यांनी कायदा, अर्थशास्त्र ...

“Democrocy is good ! I say this because other systems are worse!” "Democracy & Socialism are means to an end, not the end itself!" Sweden-based V-Dem Institute said India has become an "electoral autocracy". They described India as a "flawed democracy", slipped two places to 53rd position in the latest Democracy Index published by The Economist Intelligence Unit.They say, there has been increased pressure on human rights groups, intimidation of journalists and activists, and a spate of attacks, especially against Muslims. This has led to a deterioration of political and civil liberties in the country. According to the sources India now is as autocratic as Pakistan and worse than its neighbours Bangladesh and Nepal. What happened to the dream of democracy envisaged by Jawaharlal Nehruji? Has the country fulfilled his dream achievements? Has India moved ahead on the path that he charted? His that dream is...

A lot such things are done on Dusshera which shouldn’t be done as they are incorrect rather useless too…   For example first let us consider distributing Apta leaves  (Bauhinia racemosa) as gold on Dusshera, may it be a long tradition now needs to be corrected. On one hand we give messages to save environment & on the contrary pluck the Apta leaves unnecessarily... But now the number of apta trees has come down drastically and there is a need to save these trees. The apta tree has no fragrance and does not bear fruit. So very few people plant it. As a result, the number of apta trees has decreased. Apta trees are found outside the village. The sellers bring in large quantities of apta leaves to sell on Dussehra in the market. Whereas, on the next day large quantity of dried apta leaves can be found thrown in the garbage. Therefore, offering apta leaves on Dussehra is merely destroying the environment. Apta tree has scientific importanc...

Generations to come will scare believe that such a one as this walked the earth in flesh and blood. -Albert Einstein (to Mahatma Gandhi) Mahatma Gandhi was a visionary leader. He was the pioneer of Satyagraha movements. He inspired people to understand and learn resistance through non-violent civil disobedience. There are a lot of misgivings about Mahatma Gandhi in the mind of our people. Unlike I had already mentioned one in my previous article ‘Independence Day’ released on August 15 2021. (Attaching the link below https://janhavidudhane7.blogspot.com/2021/08/independence-day.html ) Gandhiji initially and from a very long time continued to oppose partition. He said Partition can happen only on his dead body. He even suggested that let Jinnah be the prime minister if that can avoid partition. [Jinnah was a dying man (a well guarded secret). He had less than a year to live. He wanted to ensure partition happens before he is gone.] Britishers wanted to sho...