- The fierce Revolutionary- Pritilata Waddedar
- The Goddess Collective!
- Psychology of Embodiment in Hinduism
- Durga, Kali- The fierce Goddess of Revolutionaries-II
- Durga, Kali- the fierce Goddess of Revolutionaries-I
- The Vijayadashmi of Peshwas!
- Durga, Matrikas in the Eastern Chalukyan reign!
- Goddess Tuljabhavani: A link between Maharashtra, Karnataka and Nepal
- Goddess Tara: The Second Mahavidya!
- Kali: The first Mahavidya!
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Mahesh:
The Bhaaratiya cowardness lead yo foreigners rule
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Shweta kulkarni:
Very nicely written ,very informative n an article written with study.The way of writting is too good
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Sairaj Desai:
Very well written, inspiring!
Book Review
AAVARANA: The Veil
“The art of concealing truth is called ‘Aavarana’, and that of protecting it is ‘Vikshepa’. When these occur at the level of an individual, it is known as ‘Avidya’ and when they occur at the […]
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Rashtra Dharma: A Civilizational Context
Indian Civilization is all about ‘Dharma’. Dharma can be explained as ‘One’s Duty’ that one has to abide by in any situation. But there is never one type of Dharma. It is a complex phenomenon […]
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Role of Indian Scientists and Technologists in Global Science and Technology
India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world which has a strong tradition of Science and Technology. Ancient India was a land of sages and seers as well as a land of scholars […]
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The idea of India: Before and after Independence
The concept of nation and nationality are different in different parts of the world. They are generally based on language, region, or religion. Nationalism word was derived from the word nation. At the time of […]
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The Idea of India: Before and After Independence
15th August 1947, the day when India got Independence, the day when an oppressed country saw the enchanting rays of freedom from the clutches of a tyrannical foreign regime. But was it a day when […]
Culture
Gajendra Moksha
Sanatana Dharma alone recognizes the life in all sentient forms as Jiva. Contrast this with the desert idea that all beings in the universe were created for human enjoyment, opening the door to their perpetual […]
Culture
Maharajabhisheka of the Bhonsale king: Abhishikta Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj
In the political, social and religious life of the humans, the coronation of King forms an important role. The ‘trusteeship’ (Kingship) announced to the anointed person didn’t form his property or a utilitarian entity but […]
Culture
Tax And Revenue in Ancient India
“It was only for the good of his subjects that he collected taxes from them, just as the Sun draws moisture from the Earth to give it back a thousand-fold” — Kalidas in Raghuvansh eulogizing King Dalip. […]
Culture
The Identity of Mount Meru!
It is common in Indian literature to compare exemplary humans to Mount Meru. Even in current news reports you may see the usage of this word to mean ‘great’, or ‘of a tall order’. Going back […]
Culture
DharmaVeer Sambhaji Maharaj- part I
There is a famous line about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Sambhaji Maharaj, ‘Shivaji Maharaj taught us how to live for the better life of a common man, and Sambhaji Maharaj taught us how to die […]
Technology
The Next Generation of Wireless – 5G
In the first part of the article, we looked at the EVOLUTION OF MOBILE GENERATIONS, here we will see the features promised by 5G and what it means for smart city plans and businesses. “With […]
Culture
Is Buddha an Avatar?
Avatar is a very Vaishnava idea. It solves too many problems in one go. There are three aspects that are essential to be considered an Avatar. -As the word itself connotes, it is a descent […]
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Srinivasa Ramanujan: An Enigmatic Genius
26th of April, 2020 marks the 100th death anniversary of the mathematician who brought India on the World Mathematics Map, Srinivasa Ramanujan is regarded as one of the greatest mathematicians of the modern world without […]
Culture
What to pick? A Parshu, Dhanush, Murali, or Nothing?
Parashurama was born and brought up in a humble hut, surrounded by immense knowledge in the form of his enlightened father Sage Jamadagni, immense love in the form of his Mother Renuka, and immense abundance, […]
Technology
EVOLUTION OF MOBILE GENERATIONS
Consumers demand more from their technology. Whether it is a television, cellular phone, or refrigerator, the latest technology purchase must-have new features. With the advent of the Internet, the most-wanted feature is better, faster access […]
International
CAPITALISM IS AN ANCIENT INDIAN CONCEPT AND IS NOT IMPORTED FROM THE WEST
The economic system where the businesses are run for profits by individuals and not by states is popularly termed as Capitalism. In today’s India we all appreciate the beginning of Capitalism through the Liberalisation of […]
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Constitution and Hinduism Part -I: Definition of Secularism and Hinduism
According to Merriam Webster Dictionary the meaning of ‘definition’ is “a statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol dictionary or a statement expressing the essential nature of […]
International
‘WHO’ is responsible for COVID-19?
It is very difficult to understand the chaos unleashed by CoViD-19 without recalling how the SARS epidemic of 2002-03 had let loose fear, concern and death in a similar manner. Then, like now, China was […]
Culture
The Maratha Queen-Rajmata AhilyaBai Holkar Part-I
The Holkars The family of Holkars are of the Dhangar or shepherd tribe. Malhar Rao Holkar was the first who obtained any eminence, or indeed rose from the ‘Shepherd-Boy’ to the ‘Subhedar’. Holkar, or more […]
Heritage
The beacon-light for the brave- Kittur Rani Chennamma
Female rulers in India have always been an inspiration to everyone in this country, especially women, but do we know who was the first to be the beacon light? The first woman independence activist of […]
Culture
Raja Shiv Chhatrapati
In Shake Shaliwahan, in the year 1551, in Shukla Paksha, during the Uttarayan (when sun travels in the northern hemisphere), on the third day of waning moon, in the season of Shishir, on the star […]
Culture
Tapping Potential Like Hanumana
Hanuman, a central figure in Ramayana, is worshipped by millions. Despite adoring him, we often take the path of blind ritualistic worship or reduce him to a caricature as done by sickular Hindus, thus not […]
Heritage
MARTHANDA VARMA OF TRAVANCORE
World history is always been monopolized by the European powers. At best, the Japanese are mentioned for their role in WW2, but they’re often portrayed in bad light. After all, when Europeans invade, they are […]
International
A historic perspective to CAA
Since the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 has been passed by the parliament and assented by the President of India Shri. Ramnath Kovind there have been riots in the name of protest and has sprouted several […]
Nation
Srinivasa Ramanujan: A Man With An Infinite Sense Of Numbers
What was to be done in the way of teaching him modern mathematics? The limitations of his knowledge were as startling as its profundity. – Prof. G. H. Hardy talking about Srinivas Ramanujan Such was […]
Culture
Decolonization and India
How is colonial mentality hindering India’s success? Colony is a term derived from Latin word “Colonia” meaning settlement or a farm. It is the settlement of people non-native to the land occupied by them in […]
International
370, An Oppression Against Fundamental Rights of J&K Women
The recent abrogation of ARTICLE 370 has certainly caught the attention of the world, it has been a hot topic of debate since it has knocked the doors of UN and the UN has made […]
Culture
On Hindu, Indian or Bhāratīya identity
It is well known that the term Hindu originates from the Iranian version of Sanskrit term Sindhu, referring to water bodies such as rivers or specifically to the modern Indus river which is called Sindhu […]
Culture
Fact versus Fiction: How to Survive in the Information Age
There was a time when I thought everything that appeared in a newspaper or a periodical was well researched and authentic. It might have been true, considering there were many scholars among those who wrote […]
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RSS through the lens of Profound Personalities-II
In the series, ‘RSS through the lens of Profound Personalities’ we try to present RSS as seen by the noted Scholars, eminent Intellectuals and profound personalities. RSS the name when heard through some of the […]
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RSS through the lens of Profound Personalities-I
In the series, ‘RSS through the lens of Profound Personalities’ we try to present RSS as seen by the noted Scholars, eminent Intellectuals and profound personalities. RSS the name when heard through some of the […]
Culture
My truth and Your truth, Together can reach to ‘the truth’
In the state of Andhra Pradesh, on the seven hills, lies the abode of lord Vishnu on earth, popularly known as Venkateshwara Balaji. Balaji’s story is that of a domestic dispute between Vishnu and his […]
Culture
RANI VELU NACHIYAR OF SIVAGANGAI- The ‘Veeramangai'(The brave woman)
While we all pride ourselves by knowing just a sliver of Indian history, notably of the brave Jhansi ki Rani, most are mistaken and are quick to coin her as the first queen to revolt […]
Culture
RANI ABBAKKA CHOWTA- The ‘Abhaya Rani’ (The fearless queen)
There is no greater shame today than Indians burying their long history of women being the earliest freedom fighters in this civilization. Her name is Rani Abbakka Chowta– the name that sent shivers through the […]
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Swatantrya Veer Savarkar – the misjudged hero.
Savarkar – a name shrouded by mystery and clouded by misconceptions. A person who is still an enigma for even those who critique him. A son of Bharat mata, who dedicated his entire life for her and is now subjected only to controversies and suspicions. My sincere effort today is to clear some of the misconceptions related to his life. […]
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Colonialism, the dark age and the struggle for liberation : An untold story of Goa
India is a land of diverse cultures. You find Tamilians in Tamil Nadu, Kannadigas in Karnataka, Malayalis in Kerala and Hindi speakers in the North. But you find the Konkani speakers are spread across the […]
Culture
Karkala: A Love Story Sculptured on Black Granite
Karkala, called Karla in Tulu, Karkal by Konkani Brahmins, Karkol by Roman Catholics and Karkala in Kannada is the land of rich history, great warriors, ancient and modern sculpture, which forms part of the Tulu […]
Culture
Leadership in western and Indian perspective
The story goes that the emperor of the Egypt had enslaved innumerable men and women for building his great pyramids. The emperor was not compassionate towards the needs of his slaves and they were suffering. […]
Nation
Rani Durgavati, A Daughter Bharat is Proud of!
Rani Durgavati, a real Durga, the brave Gond queen, a great warrior, a caring mother,a true example of Nari Shakti and what not,there are so many perspectives attached to the same name. Her martyrdom day […]
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Dravidanism – The fault line of Tamil society Part-I
One of the balkanising forces that creeps through the fault line of ignorance is the Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu in the mind of few Tamils. To trace the roots of this, one has to […]
Culture
Shivrajyabhishek: The Coronation of Rajshree Shivaji Bhonsle
Of all the glorious Indian history ,one of the 6 golden events (as described by Veer Sawarkar) took place 345 years ago on this auspicious day.Till then just a chieftain,Rajshree Shivaji Shahaji Bhonsle,was coronated and […]
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What is basic structure in a Democracy?
The perennial fight that has been part of countries with democracy and Constitution to wrest control of major share of power of State been largely between Parliament and Judiciary. When it comes to India that […]
Heritage
Indian Education system in 18th Century through the lens of a Gandhian-Part 1
At the Royal Institute of International Affairs, London on 20 October 1931 at Chatham House London Gandhiji said: …That does not finish the picture. We have the education of this future state. I say without […]
Culture
A glimpse of historical temples of Rama in Chennai
Chennai, as we presently know, is a metropolitan city that serves as the capital of Tamil Nadu (TN). Amidst the rapid urbanization and IT corridors, one would be surprised to find its intimate connection with […]
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Dr. Anandibai Joshi : An inspiring story of India’s first woman doctor.
Dr. Anandibai Joshi, the first Indian woman to study medicine in US, is little known beyond these lines. Here I attempt to put forth her historic journey from an ordinary Marathi girl to the first […]
Culture
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj : Good Governance and secularism under Swarajya
Even before the advent of term ‘Secular’, Swarajya was run in a secular way. He respected his own religion along with other religions, but never let religion interfere in administration. […]
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An ideal Swayamsevak – Pt.Deendayal Upadhyay.
World’s economical and social scenario is dominated by 2 ideologies-Communism and Capitalism. But these ideologies are not human centric. The founder of such ideology-‘Integral Humanism’ which keeps human being at the center stage was Pt.Deendayal […]
Misc
The Omniscient Man
If there exists any particular word to describe Man which separates him from the rest of beings on Earth, it is his curiosity. In the process of accumulating knowledge, Man incessantly attends meetings, discussions, lectures, […]
Nation
Swami Vivekananda : A National Youth Icon
Narendranath, known by his mystic name “Swami Vivekananda” was born on 12th January, 1863 at Belur district in present day West Bengal. He was a major force in the revival of Hinduism in India and […]
Culture
Glimpse from the history : Remembering Rajmata Jijabai
By the end of the 16th century India was completely under the Islamic rule.With the Mughals in the north and Adilshah in the south entire Aryavart became a land of spineless wimps for whom slavery […]
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