Culture and History

Articles that details the rich cultural heritage and history of India

Books

Michel Houellebecq: The perils of secular atheistic materialism through the eyes of a French ‘Islamophobic’ intellectual

K Bhattacharjee -
A regular feature in all of Houellebecq's books is a narrator who is non-religious and has an extremely pessimistic view of the world
Culture and History

As BJP officially backs Sabarimala devotees, we witness the last rites of Communism in India

Abhishek Banerjee -
We are witnessing the last rites of Communism in India. Bengal is gone. Tripura is gone. Game over in Kerala.
Culture and History

Sabarimala, the abode of Lord Ayyappa: The beginning of a Hindu uprising in India

Gunja Kapoor -
For a global participant like India, which is known for its cultural equity, it is very important for decision makers to resist from sounding aloof or foreign.
Culture and History

Liberal Fundamentalism and Sabarimala fiasco: India needs a Renaissance

Kausik Gangopadhyay -
The only question is: Do we have it in us?
Culture and History

Watch: Is the Indian state really secular? No, according to this Supreme Court advocate

OpIndia Staff -
There has been much talk in recent times about various articles of the Indian Constitution actively discriminating against Hindus.
Culture and History

Sringeri Mutt writes a letter urging PM Modi to reopen the pilgrimage to Sharda Peeth in PoK

K Bhattacharjee -
The letter says that it is the earnest wish of Hindus that the pilgrimage is made possible.
Culture and History

Battle for Sabarimala: Consequences, fall-out of Communist atrocity, its heroes and hope for new dawn

K Bhattacharjee -
The battle has been won but the War is not yet over. 
Culture and History

Sabarimala, abode of Lord Ayyappa: Of ‘equality’, the misinformation and what we stand to lose

Bangodesh Editor -
The devotees are struggling to ensure the continuity of their own tradition.
Culture and History

Sabarimala: Will not allow activists to use the temple as a place to prove their point, Kerala Devaswom Minister

OpIndia Staff -
A journalist, Kavitha Jakkala and an activist Rehana Fatima, tried to enter the shrine.
Culture and History

Siddhidatri: The ninth form of Maa Durga who blessed Lord Shiva

OpIndia Staff -
She is worshipped by humans, gandharvas, asuras and devas alike. 
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