Tag: bharat

Vande Mataram to Trigger ‘Swa’!

Vande Mataram to Trigger ‘Swa’!

From home grown tech, goods, services to Bharat’s way of resolving her problems would celebrate the spirit of ‘Swa’ to’swadeshi’! K.A.Badarinath The national song ‘Vande Mataram’ that caught the imagination of all freedom fighters for united Bharat against British occupation seeking ‘swaraj’ a la self-rule has turned 150. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay penned the verses in … Continue reading Vande Mataram to Trigger ‘Swa’! →

Western Media lacks Framework to Understand RSS

Dog whistling by Washington Post reflects West’s failure to comprehend Bharat’s civilizational ethos and her resurgence. Dr Aniket Pingley / Nagpur What continues to baffle me about Western opinion-makers is not how little they understand Bharat.  It is not about making very little efforts to understand it either. I’m more flummoxed about their own ignorance. … Continue reading Western Media lacks Framework to Understand RSS →

RSS at a Glance

Introducing “RSS at a Glance” a crisp infographic-ready snapshot of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s scale and momentum. It captures headline metrics you can cite at a glance: volunteers (swayamsevaks), daily shakhas, annual seva projects, educational initiatives and schools, disaster-relief deployments. A numerical backbone behind a century of volunteerism and nation-building. RSS at a GlanceDownload

An introduction to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)

As the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) enters its centennial year, we present “An introduction to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)” a primer on RSS’s origins, ethos, and impact. From daily shakhas and disciplined selfless volunteerism to nationwide seva initiatives in education, social harmony, environment, and disaster relief, this primer shows how character-building and community leadership translate … Continue reading An introduction to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) →

Nepal Stares at Uncertainty!

Nepal Stares at Uncertainty!

A stable, open, vibrant Himalayan nation retaining its Hindu core with cultural, civilizational and spiritual underpinning is most sustainable. K.A.Badarinath Peace and tranquillity, political stability and nursing the tiny Himalayan nation, Nepal to normalcy is pivotal to enduring growth and sustained development in South Asia. Bharat’s nearest and one of the most trusted partners, Nepal … Continue reading Nepal Stares at Uncertainty! →

Heritage, Ethos, Not Saffronisation

Heritage, Ethos, Not Saffronisation

Selective amnesia and deliberate attempt to communalise the army on naming of operation Sindoor is gross and unacceptable. Brig Brijesh Pandey Frontline column “Hindu Names for Military Operations: Treading a Dangerous Line” by Mani Shankar Aiyar published on 09, September 2025 argues that naming of military operations by the present government – most recently Operation … Continue reading Heritage, Ethos, Not Saffronisation →

Bali Jatra Reflects Bharat’s Maritime Prowess

Bali Jatra Reflects Bharat’s Maritime Prowess

India and Southeast Asia share civilizational connect, maritime and cultural heritage that’s now dubbed as Global South. Dr Aniket Pingley Connections between India and Southeast Asia go back more than two thousand years, shaped by vast waters of Indian Ocean. These seas were not barriers but bridges, linking ports of ancient India with the islands … Continue reading Bali Jatra Reflects Bharat’s Maritime Prowess →

Insight: Explaining Caste

Insight - Explaining Caste

Pre-colonial Indian studies, historic roots, social practices expose Christian, Western framework on caste to drive agenda-based narratives. In Hindutva, Varna and Jaati are distinct concepts often conflated as “Caste” in Western discourse, causing confusion. Varna, rooted in texts like Rig Veda and Bhagavad Gita, is a theoretical framework dividing society into four functional roles based … Continue reading Insight: Explaining Caste →

Primer – Caste Census in Bharat: Policy, Politics & Social Justice

Caste Census in Bharat - Policy, Politics & Social Justice

Caste Census in Bharat: Policy,Bharat’s renewed push for caste based enumeration or census is not just a domestic administrative reform but a landmark moment in the global conversation around equality, representation and justice. After nearly a century since last comprehensive caste enumeration in 1931, the upcoming 2027 census promises to confront deep inequalities embedded in … Continue reading Primer – Caste Census in Bharat: Policy, Politics & Social Justice →