Tag: indian

  • A Cultural Curriculum for Judicial Reforms

    A Cultural Curriculum for Judicial Reforms

    A slew of judgements over various aspects of the Hindu society and culture in recent times have exposed the extent of the deracination of India’s judiciary. As always, I live on hope and optimism and hope that our judiciary might finally be cured of its cultural illiteracy. If not that, I hope that this curriculum…

  • Lord Parashuram, Kalaripayattu, Bodhidharma and Kung-Fu

    Lord Parashuram, Kalaripayattu, Bodhidharma and Kung-Fu

    Kalaripayattu is an ancient martial art that originated in the southern Indian state of Kerala, and it is widely regarded as one of the oldest martial arts in the world. The art has been practiced and developed for over 3000 years, and its techniques have been used in warfare, self-defense, and physical fitness. Kalaripayattu is…

  • Punjab: On The Boil Again

    Punjab: On The Boil Again

    Punjab—the land of saints and seers, the granary of India, nursery of the nation’s exceptionally gallant soldiers and outstanding sportspersons— appears to be once again, sliding to the brink of militancy largely attributed to religion-based secessionist motivations of a few extremists. That it is also fueled by Pakistan’s sinister Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) and its…