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Indian Culture
Islamists and Leftist trolls resort to Hinduphobia, say Hindu festival is celebrated to ‘molest’ women
Leftists ganged up with Islamists to indulge in usual Hinduphobia and bashing of Holi
Jainism making inroads in Japan, thousands of people travel to India to embrace Jainism by taking Deeksha
Thousands of Japanese turn to Jainism, many are readying themselves to take up monkhood.
Chhath Puja in Bihar: Offering gratitude to the Sun God and his energy that makes life on earth possible
Celebrated mainly in Bihar and Jharkhand, Chhath Puja is a four-day-long festival worshipping the Sun God and his two consorts, Usha and Pratyusha.
‘Culture’ as a soft power diplomacy: Transforming India’s global image
In promoting Indian cultural diplomacy, the Modi government has also revitalised its institutional mechanisms to strengthen and foster India’s cultural heritage.
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.
RSS to open school where children will be trained to join the Defence Forces, to be called Rajju Bhaiya Sainik Vidya Mandir
In a first, the nationalist organisation Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) is set to open an Army school in Uttar Pradesh to train children to become officers in the armed forces
The quest for Bhartiya Asmita and the war against imperialist narrative
The imperial narrative and the imperial hegemony are inseparable. For the colonialist hungry for regime changes, it is essential to establish a 'supremacist' and 'saviour' narrative.
Inspired by Indian Railways, Japan set to engrave ‘Madhubani’ art on its trains
Japan authorities have requested the Piyush Goyal-led Railway Ministry to send a team of Mithila artists so that Japan can emulate the art form on its trains.
Makar Sankranthi, Bihu, Pongal or Lohri: India celebrates the festival with many names and vibrant traditions
The transition of the sun into the Capricorn (Makar) constellation marks the end of winter and is celebrated across India by many names.
Sixth church in the USA on its way to becoming a Hindu temple
The Swaminarayan Gadi Sansthan has already converted eight churches across the world into Hindu temples, out of which five are in the US itself.
