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From Vijayanagara’s Malenadu Revolt to Bengal Ballots: Lessons in Statecraft and Security

A 15th-century crisis in the Vijayanagara Empire—Praudha Devaraya’s rapid suppression of the Araga-Rajya revolt—offers enduring lessons in governance. The episode highlights the value of swift decision-making, district-level institutions such as the Kampana, and locally informed leadership. These principles illuminate contemporary electoral security in West Bengal, where high turnout and large-scale deployments by the Election Commission…
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Chhattisgarh forms ‘Hindu Rashtra Samanvay Samiti’ to protect Hindus, fortify dharmic unity

Chhattisgarh has formed the ‘Hindu Rashtra Samanvay Samiti’ to coordinate lawful, community-led responses to reported attacks on Hindus and to strengthen social cohesion. Framed as a cultural–civilizational initiative consistent with the Constitution of India, it emphasizes Ahimsa, Anekantavada, seva, and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. The analysis outlines a practical architecture: incident reporting, helplines, volunteer training, festival safety…
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How Colonial Rule Solidified ‘Caste’: Decoding History, Names, and Dharmic Unity

This article re-examines the widespread belief that “caste” is an ancient, rigid pillar of Hinduism by tracing how British colonial administration centralized and hardened fluid social identities. It contrasts England’s parish-register surname standardization—an administrative tool that rarely fixed social rank—with the subcontinent’s census-driven reclassification that tethered names to hierarchy. It clarifies the distinct roles of…
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How to Choose the Right MLA/MP: A Practical, Dharma-Centered Checklist for Indian Voters

Voters often feel every candidate looks the same; this guide offers a clear, dharma-centered method to choose an MLA or MP. It draws on shared values from Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism—truth, non-violence, compassion, and service—and translates them into democratic criteria. The checklist emphasizes integrity, proven public service, policy competence, inclusivity, accessibility, and financial ethics.…
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Complete Case Study: How Campus Radicalization Shaped Saketh Rajan—and Lessons for Unity

This academic case study analyzes the life and death of Saketh Rajan to explain how campus radicalization can take hold and how public narratives form in the wake of violence. It contextualizes Maoism within Indian history while emphasizing that radicalization can arise across ideologies. The piece outlines practical, constitutional safeguards for campuses—media literacy, structured debate,…
