From Loans to Livelihoods: Mudra Scheme Ignites Entrepreneurial Spirit

New Delhi: The Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar...

US-India trade war intensifies with tariff increases

The total value of Indian exports...

Palau deports Chinese criminals, reinforces Indo-Pacific security

If China goes after Taiwan without ‘disabling’...

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Woke ideologies, caste and dismantling of Indian meritocracy

By positioning caste as the foundational structure beneath all forms of discrimination, activists have created a convenient framework that turns every measure of individual...

Remembering Dr Hedgewar in RSS centenary year

Tragically, the neglect of revolutionaries such as Hedgewar in mainstream historiography has allowed a distorted narrative to prevail, which has been exploited by agenda-driven...

Distorted by historians, defiant in legacy: Shambhaji Maharaj lives on

The recent cinematic success of ‘Chhaava’ marks a crucial turning point. It has ignited a spark in young Indians, compelling them to question the...

Forgotten lioness of the Deccan

While figures from the Mughal and British eras dominate textbooks, regional dynasties like the Kakatiyas and leaders like Rudrama Devi are often reduced to...

India’s linguistic dilemma: Time to move beyond polarized debates

The debate should not revolve around choosing between English and regional languages. “Ekam sat vipra bahudha vadanti” is a Vedic statement that means “Truth is...

Remembering unsung heroes: Velu Nachiyar and Rani Mangammal

It is time for history textbooks to reflect a broader, more inclusive vision of India’s past. We celebrate on 8 March the International Women’s Day....

Breaking the caricature and seeing Savarkar as he was

Savarkar was a multifaceted genius whose light continues to inspire, even as attempts are made to dim it.   On 26 February is the 60th death...

Importance of Kashi Tamil Sangamam

The third iteration places special emphasis on the profound contributions of Maharishi Agastya. More than just an event, the Kashi Tamil Sangamam is a resounding...

Sambhal is a symbol of historical truth, cultural resistance

It is not merely about history but about asserting the Hindu civilizational right to truth and justice. Sambhal is not just a town but a...

Timeless Tiruvalluvar: The relevance of his wisdom today

The erasure of Tiruvalluvar’s Hindu heritage and the political use of his identity not only distort his teachings but also undermine the broader message...

Republic@75: An intellectual renaissance through IKS

Recognising and embracing the vast heritage of Indian Knowledge System (IKS) and integrating it with contemporary global themes and challenges, we are charting a...

Guarding soul of Bharat: RSS’ legacy at the time of Maha Kumbh

This event mirrors the RSS’ mission: to bring people from all walks of life under the banner of a shared civilisational legacy. The words readily...

Relevance of Vivekananda in Viksit Bharat vision

Swami Vivekananda’s legacy stands as a timeless beacon of inspiration for the youth, offering guidance that transcends generations. His teachings emphasise self-discovery, societal responsibility,...

Northeast in the middle of a narco-terror crisis

Narco-terrorism is no longer a localized
इस शब्द का अर्थ जानिये
issue. The Golden Triangle, producing the majority of its opium in Myanmar, has evolved into a hub for...

Celebrating democracy and implementing ‘good governance’ for Viksit Bharat

One of the most overlooked factors in good governance discussions is how it promotes and strengthens democracy. The truth is that Prime Minister Narendra Modi...

The centenary of A.B. Vajpayee: An adamant and ideal leader

His push for liberalization, transparency, and institutional competitiveness created the groundwork for India’s subsequent economic growth. It is quite challenging to encapsulate the essence of...

International deep state has been supporting radical Islam

The ideological polarization and societal fractures evident today cannot be understood without examining the international deep state. If they cannot control you, they will hate...

The world is indifferent to rising Hinduphobia

The West, often seen as a bastion of tolerance, is not immune to Hinduphobia. VAs the world observes International Human Rights Day, a solemn question...

Celebrating 75 years of Indian Constitution

A testament to vision, resilience, and progress. On 26 November 2024, India reached a historic milestone—75 years since the adoption of its Constitution. Rightfully described...

Illegal immigration is a threat to democracy and diversity

Democracy thrives when resources and opportunities are allocated equitably. Illegal immigration disrupts this balance. India’s democratic framework and its richly pluralistic society face an existential...

Relevance of LokManthan in promoting diversity in unity

In essence, LokManthan emerges as a beacon for celebrating Bharat’s rich heritage and fostering unity among its diverse cultural threads. Next week, Hyderabad will host...

What Trump 2.0 means for India

With Trump 2.0 on the horizon, India’s priority should shift from reflecting on the past to strategically planning its future approach. Donald Trump has been...

Galvanise Bharat with Sardar Patel’s ideals

Patel’s carrot and stick policy not merely involved taking the leadership into confidence but also recognizing the realities on the ground. Kutch to Kohima, Kargil...

Hindu unity is not against secularism, it’s a necessity

Hinduism is a process and not a result, a growing tradition and not fixed revelation as in other faiths. Dr S. Radhakrishnan Deriding Hinduism and...

India-Canada relations fall prey to Trudeau’s quest for self-interest

Once lauded for its freedom, openness, and progressive values, Canada, under Justin Trudeau, has become its own antithesis. The recent allegations made by Canadian Prime...

Navratri represents the Bharatiya view of feminism

The status and divinity of the Gods in Hindu religious traditions and scriptures stand unique for the special status that they confer upon the...

Narco-terrorism in the Khalistan movement

The earlier Khalistan movement viewed the smuggling and sale of drugs as a lucrative money-making endeavour, something the Khalistani movement today has taken up. Over...

One Nation, One Election: A warranted reform for Bharat’s electoral process

The process will face certain challenges in initial adoption. Still, the necessity outweighs the potential difficulties that Indian democracy would face in the coming...

Hinduphobia and anti-India agenda of the illegal government of Bangladesh

In 2005, Hiranmay Karlekar’s book, “Bangladesh: The Next Afghanistan” warned us of this. It was a timely and sobering reminder of the power of...

Waqf Amendment aims for Overdue Reforms

“If they can’t control you, they will hate you.” Chanakyaneeti India is a secular state where no religious laws or sub religious group laws can be...

False crusades of Amnesty International

The phoney quest for human rights by Amnesty not merely lays bare its ideological propaganda but also showcases the hollow nature of its advocacy. Adorned...

Gender security in the spotlight post Hema Committee report

The reports and revelations coming from Kerala about sexual abuse, harassment, exploitation in the Malayalam film industry are reminders of the underbelly of glamour...

Remembering Aurobindo: Revolutionary to spiritual nationalist

India’s Amrit Kaal is to be viewed beyond a national vision to be a practical blueprint for global good that would enable the country...

Rape is not political, period

Is it too much to ask the Mamata government to take responsibility and do the right thing? Rape transcends politics and ideology. It represents an...

Bangladesh crisis: External interference and internal sabotage

When it comes to Bangladesh, it’s difficult to discern whether the underlying issue is rooted in Hinduphobia or is simply a calculated strategy to...

The Survey that told the Truth

Most surveys or reports these days, like V-Dem, are just ideological servicing. The Spring 2024 Global Attitude Survey by the Pew Research Center on Global...

Art of Present Day Coalition Politics

Scepticism about NDA-III overlooks the foundation of the alliance. It was neither formed in opposition to anyone nor as a rag-tag opportunistic endeavour. “To die...

Blueprint for Nalanda University

Caution needed because of the several challenges that the university faces. “Fire can’t destroy knowledge,” affirmed Prime Minister Narendra Modi while inaugurating the Nalanda University...

Speaking truth to power is the greatest tribute to George Orwell

Orwell’s ideas remain profoundly relevant across various contexts and cultures. George Orwell was born 25 June 1903 in Motihari, Bengal, an Anglo Indian with command...

When NEET is not so neat

Needed, credible higher education and integrity of examinations. Sanity is not statistical. George Orwell Exam leaks have made one exam, one nation postulate to a serious rethink....

49 years after Emergency, lack of awareness remains

Reflecting upon the Emergency is more necessary than ever to gain perspective on what phrases like ‘rise of authoritarianism’ actually mean. Eternal vigilance is the...

Lessons of Emergency 1975, Elections 2024 and doublethink

The narrative power of the Congress-Left ecosystem helped erase public memory by manipulation and misinformation. Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit “If all others accepted the lie which the...

Strategic genius: Shivaji’s contributions to Indian defence

It is heartening to see modern India recognising and honouring Shivaji’s legacy. Shivaji’s diplomatic acumen in forging alliances with European powers like the Portuguese and...

Higher education agenda for new government

The government has a unique opportunity to effect transformative change within the education sector. India, the Mother of Democracy, has successfully conducted the largest and...

Ahilyabai Holkar: Reformer, cultural patron and a leader

She rebuilt the Kashi Vishwanath temple in 1780, almost a century after its destruction by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. On 31 May, India honoured the...

Savarkar, Unsung Hero, Nationalist and Intellectual

Historians writing about Indian history have treated Savarkar harshly and prejudicially. Veer Savarkar was a multidimensional personality—a freedom fighter, social reformer, writer, poet, historian, political...

Classical Indian Buddhism and Indian Knowledge Systems

Contrary to many caricatures, Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) embody a spirit of inclusivity that transcends religious boundaries and embraces diverse sources of wisdom. Since all...

Science and spirituality in Indian knowledge systems: Learning from Swami Vivekananda and Ranganathananda

Both Vivekananda and Ranganathananda bridged the Cartesian divide between science and religion. The Bharatiya narrative architecture perceives knowledge as holistic and not in binaries of...

Perception warfare subverting democracies and societies

According to Alvin Toffler, “The full implications of what we termed ‘Third wave knowledge warfare’ have not yet been digested. The wars of the...

Inclusive and expansive: A Bharatiya narrative for climate change

While the Western viewpoint often seeks to exert control over nature, the Indian perspective rejects human attempts to control nature. The Panchabhoota Bharatiya narrative architecture...

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