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From ‘Untouchable’ to India’s Spin Bowling Legend: How Palwankar Baloo Became an Inspiration for Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Thousands of Dalits Palwankar Baloo was not only an inspiration for aspiring cricketers but also for young B.R. Ambedkar, who is known as the architect of the Indian constitution. CRICKET IN THE SUBCONTINENT is marked by spin tracks and a few masters of the art. Bishan Singh Bedi, Bhagwat Chandrashekhar, S. Venkataraghavan are some of the legends that come to mind when we speak of Indian spinners. However, Palwankar Baloo was a name that laid the foundation on which this fortress was built. He was not only an inspiration for aspiring cricketers but also for young B.R. Ambedkar, who is known as the architect of the Indian constitution. Despite his achievements on the field, Palwankar Baloo was never treated as an equal off it. At tea breaks, while his upper-caste teammates sat inside the pavilion drinking from porcelain cups, Baloo, a Dalit, was made to stand outside an...

HISTORY OF PARAIYA FOOD . What is PARAIYA food? ‘Madras Curry’: How an ‘untouchable’ food became a global dish In the 18th century kitchen, caste and colonialism made a meal suited to European taste with Indian spices, curry leaves and meat. S Gunasekaran Jul 12, 2026 · 11:30 am Add Scroll on Google An illustration titled “Our Burra Khana”, from the book “Curry & Rice”, on forty plates, or The Ingredients of Social Life at “Our Station” in India by George Francklin Atkinson. | In public domain, via Internet Archive In the 18th century, the colonial kitchens of Madras became an unlikely meeting ground for two groups from different social worlds. Imperialism brought Europeans to Madras, many of them civil and military officials of the East India Company, soldiers, traders, sailors, lower-level bureaucrats and planters. Before you scroll further… Get the best of Scroll directly in your inbox for free. In India, some of these Europeans were categorised as “beef-eating” untouchables, li...

📰 Dalit–Adivasi Times 10-Page Digital Newspaper. 14 July 2026 | English & हिन्दी Edition.  A true 10-page newspaper. PAGE 1 – FRONT PAGE 🇮🇳 Top National Headlines (English) 1. Five arrested in Madurai Dalit woman gang rape case Five people have been arrested in connection with the alleged gang rape of a Dalit woman in Madurai. A non-governmental organisation has urged police to invoke provisions of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in addition to other criminal charges. The investigation is continuing. � The Times of India 2. Compensation recommended for Dalit youth's family in Pudukkottai Police have recommended ₹6 lakh compensation for the family of a Dalit youth who was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu. Authorities continue to investigate the case. � The Times of India 3. Anti-untouchability remains a national concern Recent commentary highlights that, despite constitutional guarantees of equality, caste discriminatio...