On September 11, 1893, a momentous event unfolded that would reverberate through history, reshaping the global understanding of Hindu philosophy and sparking a new era of interfaith dialogue. Swami Vivekananda, a relatively unknown monk from India, rose to address the …
Since the partition of Indian subcontinent in 1947, Pakistan has deliberately fostered an anti-India narrative that permeates all facets of its society. While the historical context of partition and the ongoing Kashmir conflict provide the geopolitical backdrop, the institutionalisation of …
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Discussions regarding Indo-China relations following India’s independence often disproportionately emphasise India’s humiliating defeat in the 1962 War with China. However, the historical significance of the Nathu La skirmishes of 1967, which occurred merely five years after the 1962 conflict, has …
Pakistan currently finds itself in a state of profound crisis, marked by an economy on the brink of collapse, soaring inflation, widespread joblessness, chronic poverty, and persistent internal security challenges amidst prolonged political turmoil. Yet, in these dire conditions, the …
In the early 21st century, China positioned itself as an emerging economic powerhouse, assuring the global community that its ascent would be ‘peaceful’. Fast forward approximately twenty-five years, China has amassed significant economic and military capabilities but has resisted adhering …
Balochistan, the largest province of Pakistan, has been embroiled in a struggle for independence since the country’s inception in 1947. This resource-rich yet underdeveloped region has seen decades of conflict between Baloch nationalists and the Pakistani state, primarily its military …
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The recent alarm raised by the Allahabad High Court over the surge in religious conversions is a critical issue that demands our attention. The court’s concern that India’s majority population could one day become a minority if such practices go …
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By Vinay Nalwa Nestled in the spiritual heart of Puri, Odisha, the Jagannath Temple stands as a testament to devotion, tradition, and history. The temple is not merely a structure of stone and mortar; it is a living chronicle of …
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In the annals of history, certain figures emerge whose unwavering commitment to justice and peace transcends borders and ideologies. Abdul Ghaffar Khan, affectionately known as Bacha Khan, stands as one such luminary. His life story, marked by relentless resistance against …
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The recent incident in the southern state of Bharat, where four Hindu priests were arrested highlights the grip of government control over religious-cultural practices within Hindu temples. The priestsfaced allegations of accepting donations (dakshina) from devotees at the Temple, a …
Banda Singh Bahadur, originally named Lachhman Dev, was born on October 27, 1670, in Rajouri, located in the Punchh district of western Kashmir. His early life was modest; he was the son of Ram Dev, a ploughman Rajput of the …
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By Cindy Brochard I began the process of deconditioning. And I can say that it’s quite a project. Because to get rid of what wires and formats me, I first need to understand how I was made. I must review …
