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Rome Resonates with Varanasi: Italian Art and Hamsadhwani Mark PM Modi’s Italy Visit
An Italian tribute to India’s sacred heritage took center stage in Rome during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Italy visit, pairing Giampaolo Tomassetti’s painting of the Varanasi ghats with an Italian ensemble’s performance of Hamsadhwani. The artwork distilled the spiritual essence of Kashi’s riverfront, while the raga—performed on santoor, sitar, bansuri, and tabla—introduced listeners to Indian…
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Beyond Blame: Reframing the Rushdie Debate, Hinduphobia Narratives, and Dharmic Unity
This analysis situates the Salman Rushdie controversy within a broader debate on Hinduphobia, political polarization, and ethical discourse. It contextualizes Rushdie’s history of persecution while assessing claims that his recent remarks target Hindus and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The piece cautions against collective blame and essentializing communities, urging evidence-based critique over vilification. It clarifies Dharma-Yuddha…
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Ajmer Sharif Chaddar Row: Court Petition Spurs Call for Interfaith Respect and Dialogue
Hindu Sena has moved court seeking to restrain the Prime Minister’s chaddar offering at Ajmer Sharif dargah and has reportedly urged renaming Delhi’s Babar Road. This article outlines the legal, cultural, and constitutional dimensions of the petition while emphasizing interfaith harmony and India’s secular framework. Readers gain context on the chaddar tradition, its symbolic role…
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Ayodhya’s Dharma Dhwaj Raised by PM Modi: A Historic Milestone After 500 Years
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the saffron Dharma Dhwaj atop the Ayodhya Ram Mandir, marking a milestone often described as a 500-year wait fulfilled. The event underscores India’s living cultural heritage and the enduring values of dharma. The flag’s symbolism—courage, renunciation, and service—resonates across Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. For many families, the moment evoked…
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Essential Breakthroughs: How Narendra Modi’s Decade Transformed India—My Firsthand View
In this personal reflection, I share how India has become almost unrecognisable over the past decade—powered by essential breakthroughs in governance, the economy, and culture. From UPI and Direct Benefit Transfer to GST and an unapologetic India-first foreign policy, I trace the irreversible shifts that redefined stability and national confidence. I revisit the surprise abolition…
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G-21: FORGING THE FUTURE
In a reflective account of the G-20 Summit in New Delhi, this blog post extols the transformative impact and commitments made by global leaders for a sustainable future. Emphasizing India’s leadership, the narrative showcases Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s priorities and the summit’s key outcomes. It highlights critical issues addressed, such as climate change and geopolitical…