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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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