Hyderbad Central University

The family of Dalit research scholar Rohith Vemula, whose suicide at Hyderbad Central University in January created a firestorm of protest, would be converting to Buddhism here tomorrow, Babasaheb Ambedkar's grandson Prakash Ambedkar said today.

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have some of India's most scenic beaches and deep blue waters all around. But, a dozen Mumbai corporators - largely from the ShIv Sena including the Mayor of Mumbai - has flown out to the islands on a five day tour to "study" the islands' roads, drains and water management systems.

The family of Dalit research scholar Rohith Vemula, whose suicide at Hyderbad Central University in January created a firestorm of protest, would be converting to Buddhism here tomorrow, Babasaheb Ambedkar's grandson Prakash Ambedkar said today.

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have some of India's most scenic beaches and deep blue waters all around. But, a dozen Mumbai corporators - largely from the ShIv Sena including the Mayor of Mumbai - has flown out to the islands on a five day tour to "study" the islands' roads, drains and water management systems.