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Pakistan, With Head Above The Water : Way The Cookie Crumbles
In my recent engagements in the realm of geopolitics, a recurring question has been the focus: Can Pakistan endure its current challenges? My unwavering response is a resounding “yes.” Pakistan, despite its fragile political and economic landscapes, has a history of resilience and survival. Voices from within Pakistan echo this sentiment, and international actors are…
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The Brihadeeshwara Temple: A Pan-Indian Hindu Cultural Complex
In this essay series, we explore the magnificent legacy of Rajaraja Chola, a revered Indian king who left an indelible mark on the country’s cultural and spiritual heritage. Rajaraja’s remarkable contributions to the Brihadeeshwara Temple, his endowments, and meticulous record-keeping reveal a deep commitment to preserving India’s heritage. Through his selfless acts of devotion, Rajaraja…
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The Crisis In Manipur : An Assessment
In Manipur, a state in northeastern India, the situation remains unresolved, with ongoing violence and a cloud of uncertainty shrouding the truth. The narrative surrounding this violence is heavily influenced by the ethnicity and perspective of those who share it. Manipur, geographically bordered by Nagaland, Mizoram, and Assam, also shares volatile borders with Myanmar, particularly…
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How Macaulay and William Bentinck Demolished the Calcutta Golisri Sanskrit School
Explore the devastating impact of Thomas Babbington Macaulay’s role in undermining India’s rich educational heritage, supported by Governor General William Bentinck and other British officials in the 19th century. Their actions led to the destruction of centuries-old Sanskrit schools and colleges across Bengal, with the Golishri Sanskrit School in Calcutta among the earliest casualties. The…
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Punjab – Seeking Way Forward In Simmering Crisis
Amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics, the reported Kashmir-Khalistan (K2) project orchestrated by Pakistan’s ISI has raised concerns, aimed at rekindling the Khalistan movement even in the face of improving conditions in Kashmir. Extremist leaders operating from Pakistan and the recent shooting down of the Khalistan Commando Force Chief, Paramjit Singh Panjwar, in Lahore, serve as unsettling…
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Unveiling the Ancient Ayurvedic Treasure: The Navanītakaṁ Manuscript
Step into the world of ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with ‘Unveiling the Ancient Ayurvedic Treasure: The Navanītakaṁ Manuscript.’ This fascinating journey takes us back in time to explore the rich heritage of Ayurveda, one of the world’s oldest systems of natural healing. The spotlight shines on the remarkable Navanītakaṁ manuscript, a hidden gem that remained obscured…
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How “Śivapada Śekhara” Rajaraja Chola Built the Brihadeeshwara Temple
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Swami Vivekananda on why Hindus don’t say “My god is true and yours is not”
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When the Bower Manuscript Unlocked the Portals to a Vast Hindu Civilisational Imprint in China
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When a Turkish Muslim Treasure-Hunter Sold an Ancient Sanskrit Manuscript to a Colonial British Colonel in China
At Kucha, now in Xinjiang, Colonel Hamilton Bower buys an ancient Sanskrit Manuscript from a Turkic Muslim treasure-hunter for a paltry sum and then brings it back to India. The British Government had chosen Hamilton Bower for a forthright reason. When we read between the lines, we can’t help but marvel at the intricacy and…
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A 19th Century Murder that Excavated a Second-Century Sanskrit Manuscript: Episode One
How the brutal murder of a 19th century British trader led to the unlikely discovery of a valuable 2nd century Sanskrit Manuscript. The story begins with the British explorer, tea-planter and diplomat Robert Barkley Shaw who established the Central Asian Trading Company in 1873 to trade primarily in Indian tea.
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Emerging Bhutanese Intransigence
By Maj Gen Ashok Kumar (Retd). The recent statements of Bhutanese Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji indicating substantial progress in their boundary talks with China is a serious cause of concern for India. The minister indicated the conclusion of 24 rounds of boundary talks and deliberations by the expert group.
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How British Colonialism of India Created a Nation of Beggars
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Jamba Lakidi Pamba: An Underrated Telugu Classic that Predicted the Woke Epidemic
An in-depth analysis of the 1992 Telugu blockbuster, Jamba Lakidi Pamba, which predicted the Woke phenomenon. The pre-climax scene of the Telugu blockbuster, Jamba Lakidi Pamba, was an eerie prediction of a sinister reality that is exploding out of control in the United States. In the scene, a Swami foretells how society will hurtle into…
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Hinduism – the basics
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Peaceful Pakistan: An Utopian Vision?
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Pakistan – Withering State
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How the Colonial British Systematically Destroyed Hindu Charitable Institutions: The Untold Story
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Loneliness & Islamic Conversions and Woke Agenda
They are all connected! Let me explain. The connections within the family are breaking down. Broken marriages, long commutes, 24×7 work pressures and incredible time demands of work take a toll. My parent’s generation put their health and well-being on the back burner to meet these demands. The connections with grandparents and extended family have…
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The Last Days of a Sadhvi
A profoundly moving episode of the last days of Sri C. Vasudevaiah’s sister-in-law shows what the Hindu society has really lost. Channapattana Vasudevaiah was once a household name in Karnataka, affectionately renowned for his elementary schoolbooks teaching the basics of Kannada grammar and composition to children. Titled “Kannaḍa bāla bōdhe” (a rough translation is “Kannada…