Born Dalit, Died a Revolutionary :

Shaheed-e-Azam Udham Singh born Sher Singh on 26 Dec 1899 in Punjab was a Dalit Sikh. He was raised in the Central Khalsa Orphanage. Savarna historians often erase his caste, calling him "Kamboj" or just "Sikh" to fit their sanitized narratives Udham witnessed the horror of Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919 as a teenager. General Dyer’s bullets killed 1000+ unarmed Indians. Among the dead were Dalits and Bahujans who gathered peacefully. This brutality sowed seeds of vengeance in Udham’s heart.

#DalitPoets series

Om Prakash Valmiki -

Born in 1950 in Barla, Uttar Pradesh, he was a powerful voice in Dalit literature. He challenged caste oppression through his poetry. His autobiography 'Joothan' is a landmark in Indian literature, revealing the brutal realities of caste. Valmiki’s writings broke the silence around untouchability. As a child, he was made to sweep his school premises just because he was Dalit. His work confronts these indignities head-on, refusing to sanitize or soften the truth of caste violence.

Let’s destroy a long-standing myth: Aryabhatt invented zero. No, he didn’t. In fact, there’s no solid proof he even existed. Like many Brahminical figures, he’s more legend than flesh. Meanwhile, real evidence lies in the Bhakshali Manuscript pand it's Buddhist.
The Bhakshali Manuscript, unearthed in modern-day Pakistan, is the earliest known record of zero. Radiocarbon dated by Oxford in 2017, parts of it go back to the 3rd century CE, well before Aryabhatt’s supposed birth in 476 CE. Math doesn’t lie, but caste PR does.

On Rahul Sankrityayan's birth anniversary, we revisit his sharp critique of how Brahmanism took over Buddhist heritage, viharas turned into temples, and Buddha’s rational path was replaced by rituals. A thread from his writings on Buddha Charitra and the Himalay Parichay. Sankrityayan wrote that the Himalayas were once full of Buddhist viharas and stupas. Over time, Brahmanism took control of these spaces, erased Buddhist history, and built temples over ancient Buddhist sites. He pointed out that Badrinath was originally a Buddhist shrine.

Rahul Sakyaputra: The Dalit Sitarist Who Conquered the World Stage

Born as Rahul Waghmare in a Dalit family, Rahul Sakyaputra broke caste barriers to become one of the most celebrated sitarists on the global stage. In an era when caste oppression limited opportunities for many, his story is one of resilience, talent, and an unbreakable spirit. Despite his humble beginnings, Sakyaputra was determined to master the sitar. He trained under the legendary Baba Allauddin Khan, the guru of greats like Ravi Shankar and Ali Akbar Khan.

Mahad Satyagraha

On this day, March 20, 1927, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar led the historic Mahad Satyagraha, asserting the right of ‘Untouchables’ to access public water sources. It was not just about drinking water—it was about dignity, equality, & a revolution against caste oppression. Dr. Ambedkar, along with 2,500 Dalits, marched through Mahad’s streets to the Chavdar Tank. He took water from the tank and drank it, followed by others. This peaceful act of defiance challenged centuries of caste-based exclusion and discrimination.

JAI BHIM - Symbol of Resistance and Revolution

The powerful slogan "Jai Bhim" has a deep historical & social significance. It is not just a greeting but a symbol of resistance, dignity, & the fight for equality inspired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Here’s how it originated & evolved - The earliest reference to "Jai Bhim" dates back to January 1, 1818, during the Battle of Bhima Koregaon. It is said that Mahar soldiers in the British army used it as a war cry while crossing the Bhima River.