Varanasi: Mahima Bhardwaj is determined to become the first-generation learner in her family. The 18-year-old girl from Sarai Mohana village of Varanasi in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh belongs to Dalit community. The village, 9 km away from Varanasi, Hinduism’s holiest city, is sits on the bank ofContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Varanasi: Two Dalit rights activists from Varanasi, Utter Pradesh, among others, have been nominated to “21st Century Heroes of India” from the perspective of Liberty, Equality, Fraternity and other Indian Constitutional Values. Pippa Rann Books & Media, based in the United Kingdom, September 27 announced thatContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Varanasi, December 26, 2019: Lenin Raghuvanshi, a rewound social worker from Varanasi, received from Rotary International’s Vocational Excellence Award in recognition of his extraordinary to life skills of youth and children. He received the award on December 21 during the 36th District Rotary Conference in VaranasiContinue Reading
Manila, November 2, 2019: Lenin Raghuvanshi, a crusader for Dalit rights and fighter for the elimination of caste system, has been selected to receive “Karmaveer Maharatna Award.” The International Confederation of NGOs announced the award to Raghuvanshi to mark 10 noble years of Karmaveers making a difference around the world.Continue Reading
