Culture and History
Articles that details the rich cultural heritage and history of India
9/11 1893 and 2001: Here is why Swami Vivekananda must be read by followers of all religions, especially Islam
While in 1893, Swami Vivekananda went to Chicago with a rousing speech of peace, harmony and pride, on 9th September 2001, terrorist attacks by the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda against the United States killed more than 3000 people and injured over 6000 people.
Hinduism in the World of Digital Art: A genre marked by the lack of Hindu Aesthetics
While the artists are extremely talented, their works of art often fail to capture the essence of the Gods they aim to portray.
India: A land with Hindu consciousness, which will forever be a natural home for Hindus
While the Left detested the idea of law finally being honest enough to give citizenship to persecuted minorities from neighbouring Islamic nations, the non-Left rejoiced the decision as one that rights a historic wrong.
Culture Ministry’s mega plan: Rs 27,000 crores for development of ASI monuments, museums, historical sites including Hampi and Rakhigarhi
The ministry is reportedly exploring technological options for 'authentic reconstruction' of archaeological sites including Indus Valley sites such as Dholavira and Rakhigarhi.
No ‘Aryan Gene’ in Rakhigarhi skeletons, Indus Valley population largest source of ancestry for South Asians: Study
The study involved the inspection of DNA samples of the skeletons found in Rakhigarhi, an Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) site in Haryana.
Nuakhai: Odisha’s ancient harvest festival celebrates the season’s first grains, ancestors and Mother Nature
Nuakhai is one of the most ancient festivals celebrated in Odisha to mark the season's first harvest.
The other side of Mother Teresa: The not so pious history of the Catholic Church’s saint
Mother Teresa was a friend of dictators, her clinics were in a state of utter decrepit and the 'miracles' performed in her name were not so miraculous after all.
Bharat, Dharma and the law: Colonial enslavement of the ‘modern’ Indian minds
The typical 'modern' Indian mind still seeks validation on benchmarks set by the erstwhile colonial master, which it has internalized so deep within its consciousness that it has come to accept them as not just the normal but also the ideal.
As India celebrates its seven decades of freedom, it needs a movement for cultural independence
India is a civilisational country. The common thread connecting all the citizens of the country is its civilisation values, which is often manifested with the 'Hindu' value system.
India became a nation in 1947, but ceased to be a civilisation: 12 civilisational characteristics that India needs to achieve
This August 15th, let us resolve to work together to rebuild our civilization, together.
