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Babasaheb Ambedkar
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (Bhīmrāo Rāmjī Āmbēḍkar; 14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956) was an Indian jurist, economist, social reformer and political leader who chaired the committee that drafted the Constitution of India based on the debates of the Constituent Assembly of India and the first draft of Sir Benegal Narsing Rau. Ambedkar served as Law and Justice minister in the first cabinet of Jawaharlal Nehru. He later renounced Hinduism, converted to Buddhism and inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement. After graduating from Elphinstone College, University of Bombay, Ambedkar studied economics at Columbia University and the London School of Economics, receiving doctorates in 1927 and 1923, respectively, and was among a handful of Indian students to have done so at either institution in the 1920s. He also trained in the law at Gray's Inn, London. In his early career, he was an economist, professor, and lawyer. His later life was marked by his political activitie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NCIN
The National Cancer Intelligence Network (NCIN), was set up in 2008 to drive improvements in care standards and clinical outcomes. NCIN is now part of Public Health England, following the Health and Social Care Act 2012. About NCIN NCIN coordinates the collection, analysis and publication of comparative national information on diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for many types of cancers, in a way which is useful to patients, commissioners and service providers and other interested parties. Sitting within Public Health England (PHE), the NCIN is a UK organisation that attempts to work closely with cancer services in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland but the majority of the reports are at an England level only. It brings together information from national NHS cancer organisations, cancer registries, health service researchers and a range of other interested parties (including the Office for National Statistics; National Clinical Audit Support Programme; and NHS Dig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Byculla
Byculla (ISO: Bhāykhaḷā; pronunciation: ʱaːjkʰəɭaː is an area of South Mumbai. Location Byculla is neighboured by Nagpada and Mumbai Central and Mahalaxmi on the west; Agripada, Jacob Circle on the north-west: Chinchpokli to the north; Madanpura in the centre; Reay Road and Ghodapdeo on the north-east; Mazagaon and Dockyard Road to the east; and Sandhurst Road and Bhendi Bazaar to the south. Byculla falls under "E" Ward within the municipal limits of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation or BMC. History During the late 18th century, Byculla was an extension of Mazagaon, one of the seven islands that originally formed the city of Mumbai. The area was low-lying Flats inundated during the high tide through the Great Breach at Mahalaxmi. However, the breach was closed by the Hornby Vellard project in 1784, which joined all seven islands of Bombay into a single island. This was followed by the construction of the Bellasis Road causeway in 1793. Thereafter t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ambedkar Family
The Ambedkar family is the family of B. R. Ambedkar (14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956) who was an Indian polymath A polymath or polyhistor is an individual whose knowledge spans many different subjects, known to draw on complex bodies of knowledge to solve specific problems. Polymaths often prefer a specific context in which to explain their knowledge, ... and the chairman of the Constituent Drafting Committee. The patriarch Ambedkar is popularly known as Babasaheb ( Marathi: endearment for "father", in India). Family tree Photos File:Subhedar Ramji Maloji Sakpal (1838 - 1913) was the father of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar who was a Subedar – Major in army.png, Ramji Maloji Sakpal File:Bhimabai Ramji Sakpal (Ambedkar).jpg, Bhimabai Ramji Sakpal File:Balaram Ramji Ambedkar - Elder brother of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.jpg, Balaram Ambedkar File:Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and his signature.jpg, Bhimrao Ambedkar File:Ramabai Ambedkar - wife of Dr. Babasaheb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yashwant Ambedkar
Yashwant Bhimrao Ambedkar (12 December 1912 — 17 September 1977), also known as Bhaiyasaheb Ambedkar, was an Indian socio-religious activist, newspaper editor, politician, and activist of Dalit Buddhist movement, Ambedkarite Buddhist movement. He was the first and only surviving child of Ramabai Bhimrao Ambedkar, Ramabai Ambedkar and B. R. Ambedkar, Indian polymath, human rights activist, and the first law minister of India. Yashwant devoted his life to Buddhism after the demise of his father and kept pace his father's struggle for social equality. He tried to keep the Ambedkarite, Ambedkarite community united and also took an active part in the Dalit Buddhist movement. After his father died in 1956, he became the second president of the Buddhist Society of India and continued his father's struggle. In 1968, he organized an All India Buddhist Conference. After his death, his wife Mira became the president of the Buddhist Society of India. He had four children, including Prakash ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Savita Ambedkar
Savita Ambedkar ( Kabir; 27 January 1909 – 29 May 2003) was an Indian physician, and Activism, social activist. In 1948, she married B. R. Ambedkar, the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution of India and Dalit icon. In 1956, she and B. R. Ambedkar converted from Hinduism to Buddhism. Savita Ambedkar inspired B. R. Ambedkar, helping him medically and editorially while he wrote his books. B. R. Ambedkar credited her in the preface of his book ''The Buddha and His Dhamma'' for extending his life by many years. Ramabai Ambedkar, B. R. Ambedkar's first wife had died in 1935. Early life and education Ambedkar was born Sharada Krishnarao Kabir on the 27 January 1909 in Bombay in a Saraswat Brahmin family family. Her mother's name was Janaki and her father's name was Krishnarao Vinayak Kabir. Her family hailed from the Dorle village, located in Ratnagiri taluka, Ratnagiri Tehasil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. Later, her father migrated from Ratnagiri to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ramabai Bhimrao Ambedkar
Ramabai Bhimrao Ambedkar (7 February 1894 – 27 May 1935) was the wife of B. R. Ambedkar, who said her support was instrumental in helping him pursue his B. R. Ambedkar#Education, higher education and his true potential. She has been the subject of many biographical movies and books. Several landmarks across India have been named after her. She is also known as ''Ramai'' (Mother Rama). Early life Ramabai was born in a poor family to Bhiku Dhotre (Valangkar) and Rukmini. She lived with her three sisters and a brother, Shankar, in the Mahapura locality within the village of Vanand, Dapoli, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, Vanand near Dapoli Ratnagiri. Her father earned his livelihood by carrying baskets of fish from Harnai Bunder & Dabhol harbour to the market. Her mother died when she was young and, after her father also died, her uncles Valangkar and Govindpurkar took the children to Mumbai, Bombay to live with them in Byculla market. Marriage Ramabai married Bheemrao in 4 April ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Republican Party Of India
The Republican Party of India (RPI, often called the Republican Party or simply Republican) was a political party in India. It had its roots in the All-India Scheduled Castes Federation led by N. Sivaraj and B. R. Ambedkar. The Party was established by Dr. Br. Ambedkar in 1956 which was to serve as an entry point to the Republican Party of India (RPI). Origins Scheduled Castes Federation The All-India Scheduled Castes Federation (AISCF) was an organisation in India founded in 1942 by N. Sivaraj and B. R. Ambedkar to advocate for the rights of the Dalit community. During its founding convention, an executive body was elected, with N. Sivaraj from Madras State serving as President and P. N. Rajbhoj from Bombay State as General Secretary. Among the founding members was P. T. Madhale, along with others. The origins of the AISCF can be traced to the Madras Depressed Classes Federation, established by Rettamalai Srinivasan and N. Sivaraj. This organisation was later renam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaitya Bhoomi
Chaitya Bhoomi, also written as Chaityabhoomi, (IAST: ''Caityabhūmī'', Officially: ''Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Chaityabhoomi Memorial'') is a Buddhist chaitya and the cremation place of B. R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution and the revived Buddhism in India. It is situated besides Dadar Chowpatty (beach), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Chaitya Bhoomi is a revered place of pilgrimage for Ambedkar's followers, who visit in millions annually on his death anniversary (''Mahaparinirvan Diwas'') on 6 December. The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, the Governor, the Minister and many other politicians pay tribute to Ambedkar every year on 6 December in Chaitya Bhoomi. Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, has also visited. Chaitya Bhoomi hosts a memorial to Ambedkar and has been graded an A-class tourism and pilgrimage site by the Government of Maharashtra. Structural details The structure is square in shape with a small dome divided into ground and mezzanine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Delhi
New Delhi (; ) is the Capital city, capital of India and a part of the Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT). New Delhi is the seat of all three branches of the Government of India, hosting the Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Parliament House, New Delhi, Sansad Bhavan, and the Supreme Court of India, Supreme Court. New Delhi is a Municipal governance in India, municipality within the NCT, administered by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), which covers mostly Lutyens' Delhi and a few adjacent areas. The municipal area is part of a larger List of districts in India, administrative district, the New Delhi district. Although colloquially ''Delhi'' and ''New Delhi'' are used interchangeably to refer to the National Capital Territory of Delhi, both are distinct entities, with the municipality and the New Delhi district forming a relatively small part within the megacity of Delhi. The National Capital Region (India), National Capital Region is an even larger entity, compris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Raj
The British Raj ( ; from Hindustani language, Hindustani , 'reign', 'rule' or 'government') was the colonial rule of the British The Crown, Crown on the Indian subcontinent, * * lasting from 1858 to 1947. * * It is also called Crown rule in India, * * * * or direct rule in India. * Quote: "Mill, who was himself employed by the British East India company from the age of seventeen until the British government assumed direct rule over India in 1858." * * The region under British control was commonly called India in contemporaneous usage and included areas directly administered by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom, which were collectively called ''Presidencies and provinces of British India, British India'', and areas ruled by indigenous rulers, but under British British paramountcy, paramountcy, called the princely states. The region was sometimes called the Indian Empire, though not officially. As ''India'', it was a founding member of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
