Culture and History
Articles that details the rich cultural heritage and history of India
I am a Bengali ‘Jai Shri Ram wala’, and I am offended at Pritish Nandy’s disdainful attempt to divide Hindus in the name of...
'Eminent journalist' Pritish Nandy took to Twitter today to vent his frustration towards 'Jai Shri Ram walas'.
Love Jihad is not a figment of the ‘right wing’ imagination, it is a real and present danger
The Love Jihad phenomenon has been dismissed by the self-proclaimed "liberals" as a figment of the "right-wing" imagination. However, what is the truth? Does Love Jihad truly exist?
Thousands gather for the foundation stone-laying ceremony for Abu Dhabi’s first Hindu temple
The seven emirates of the UAE would be represented by the seven towers of the temple in Abu Dhabi
The history of the Anglican Church that everybody should know
A few months ago the Church of South India’s Bishop Thomas K Oommen wrote a scathing letter about the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) rule and claimed that life is “miserable” under the NDA rule.
Notre Dame deserves to be mourned, but spare a thought for India’s own temples that bore the onslaught of invaders
When a historical monument is harmed, it is not just the damage to the structure, but a massive blow to the culture, heritage and sometimes to even the civilization.
India’s ‘Constantine moment’: Our choice now will decide the fate of our civilisation
While everyone knows about the persecution of Christians between 200-400 CE (mainly), few know about the violent suppression of the “pagan” gods in the 15 or so centuries thereafter. This is why no one even bothers to ask “why were no temples to Apollo, Jupiter, or Athena built in the last millennium?”
The history of the Notre Dame: From a Pagan Temple to Gothic Cathedral
In a tragic event, the historic medieval Cathedral in Paris, Notre Dame, was ravaged by fire recently that caused colossal damage to the structure.
Ayodhya Dispute: Feasibility of mediation around religious conundrums
It would be ignorant and offensive to deny that the dispute revolves around faith and dignity of faith for all the parties involved matter equally.
Operation Meghdoot on the Baisakhi in 1984 : A tale of valour of Indian Armed Forces at Siachen Glacier
In the year 1699 on the day of Baisakhi, the tenth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh had formed the Khalsa Panth of warriors to protect the people from religious persecution by Muslim rulers.
BJP Manifesto promises to secure and protect faith, traditions and rituals related to Sabarimala
BJP promises to secure constitutional protection on issues related to faith and belief in its manifesto
