The article by Prof. VAMSEE JULURI explains how Hinduism's longstanding resistance to propaganda was co-opted in just a few generations. It highlights historical resilience and urges critical engagement to preserve cultural identity amid modern challenges.
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'In reality, what we call “life” happens between these two extremes! People often assume that birth and death are the two bookends of life, but when examined carefully, these are simply two events in time that we have no control over.'
✍️Ramesh Venkatraman

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Dr. Pingali Gopal pingali gopal recaps Sri Aurobindo's life, views and works; and argues that his teachings be an integral part of Indian education.

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Sampāti and Jaṭāyu - brothers bound by blood and separated by fire - of the sun, and of penance that purifies them and provides deliverance - Jatāyu dies in the hands of Rāma and finds deliverance in death while Sampāti in his rebirth.
✍️Ramesh Venkatraman
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Last part of the series on R. C. Mazumdar's book 'History of the Freedom Movement in India' by pingali gopal deals with the Quit India Movement, Bose's role in achieving freedom, the partition of India, and the final moments before the transfer of power.
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Part 6 of the series on R. C. Mazumdar's book 'History of the Freedom Movement in India' by pingali gopal deals with the revolutionary movement, and also sheds light on what went on behind the scenes in the decision-making about the partition of India.

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Religious tourism, as against the popular perception, ends up hurting the very soul and nature of the teertha; writes Deeksha Tyagi.

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Aditya Raj Sinha reviews Sibashis Mahapatra's book on Odia history.

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Part 5 of the series on R. C. Mazumdar's book 'History of the Freedom Movement in India' by pingali gopal is a critique of Gandhi - his political origins, his role in the freedom struggle, and his misses and blunders at multiple moments of high impact.
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It is a modern tendency within religious factions to seek a synthesis between Religion and Science. This inclination manifests in the attempts of forceful amalgamation with the rejection of traditional interpretations and efforts to seamlessly align them.
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In this chapter of Śaṅkara Charitam by Ramesh Venkatraman, Śaṅkara sets off on his own towards Kāśi, at the behest of his Guru who tells him to spread the knowledge of the Vedas in Kāśi, because Kāśi is the epicenter of Dharma, the city of Śiva.

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In this paper, D Shrinivas uses the Maasir-i-Alamgiri of Saqi Mustad Khan to determine the dates on which the order for the destruction was given and the time it took for the destruction to actually be carried out.
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Part 4 of the series deals with the avarice, the ruthlessness, and the cunning of the British in bleeding India dry; and ultimately their reluctance to exit or even to contain the spread of the wildfire that was religious hatred and crimes that ensued.
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In this Upclose episode, Anuradha Goyal speaks with Ashish Dhar, discussing her travel anecdotes, the idea of a Tirtha, the rules associated with visiting a sacred temple, her upcoming projects and more.
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The point Mazumdar repeatedly makes is that the Muslim leaders were extremely clear on what they wanted. The Hindu leaders remained clouded and romantic, dreaming of a unity not simply existing in the minds and hearts of their Islamic counterparts.
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'The Secret of The Veda' by Sri Aurobindo is a collection of Sri Aurobindo’s various writings on the Veda and his translations of some of the hymns, originally published in the monthly review 'Arya' between August 1914 and 1920.
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Here is a throwback video snippet of Vishnu Shankar Jain explaining the map of the Gyanvapi Mandir, specifically about the basement area (Vyas ka Tehkhana) where the Varanasi Court has granted permission to offer Puja. Watch the full video here: youtu.be/9_I7l_RVClU

Ayurveda, despite being a system as ancient as the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) does not enjoy the same reverential status as TCM. Is its inability to fit into the modern lifestyle the cause, or our failure to project pride in our cultural treasures?
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MK Gandhi prioritized his ideals over truth, leading to the institutionalization of minority appeasement in India. During the 'Khilafat Movement,' he supported Pan-Islamism, a move that proved fatal for Hindus and the nation...Explains Ravilochanan