The dynamics of Indian society and culture underwent a significant transformation during British colonization and the advent of Christian missionaries. These forces extended their influence beyond urban centers, reaching rural areas with ideas and communication methods that surpassed those of Islamic institutions in India at the time. A pivotal shift occurred as the education of…
My third premise is that Bhärata varsa has been and remains the Hindu homeland par excellence. I repudiate the description of Bhārata varša as the Indian or Indo-Pak subcontinent. I refuse to concede that Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have ceased to be integral parts of the Hindu homeland simply because they have passed under the…
The late Sita Ram Goel, a prominent historian, writer, and publisher, had Left leanings during the 1940s, but later became an outspoken anti-communist. He also wrote extensively on the damage to Bharatiya culture and heritage wrought by Nehruvianism. The article is an extract from Goel’s book, How I Became a Hindu, first published by Voice…
No Appeasement of the Enemy: Lessons from Netanyahu It is time to read excerpts from Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech (below) and reflect on its relevance to our partitioned and endangered Bharat. Let us recognize Jawaharlal Nehru’s betrayal in substituting the word “Independence” for what was, in truth, the unconditional surrender of our ancient, great, and divine…
On November 26, 2024, at the Constitution Day event in the Central Parliamentary Hall, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, once again stirred controversy with what many perceived as entitled and disrespectful behaviour. The event, intended to celebrate India’s Constitution and its democratic values, took a backseat as Gandhi’s conduct drew…
…..Continuing) From 1917 to 1933, the “Postal Atlas of China”, published by the Government of China in Peking had shown the boundary in Aksai Chin as per the Johnson line, which runs along the Kunlun Mountains. In 1925, the “Peking University Atlas”, also put the Aksai Chin in India. Thus, upon independence in 1947, the…
…..Contd…….The recent political churning in Bangladesh has resulted in Mohammad Yunus, seen as being close to America, taking charge in Dhaka in an interim administration post Sheik Hasina exit, which is seen as proof of US handiwork. Yunus’ latest meeting with Bill Clinton and introducing the student leaders indicates his present strategic political maneuvers. Of…
India is besieged by round crises: external and internal. By contrast, other nations pale into insignificance. At one stage, globalization due to high-tech breakthroughs was hailed as making borders irrelevant by experts and media. Some of them predicted the end of geography or history or demographics. Yet, the primordial and ethnic loyalties have resurfaced globally…
The slogan “Viksit Bharat by 2047”, an optimistic vision, is often repeatedly invoked by Modi and other BJP leaders. But, what is the reality? Is it possible when view in the past 75 years of the independent India story from all angles? Of course, “to dream a new dream or build castles in the air”…
What been achieved in the agreement preceding the Xi Jinping-Modi bilateral meeting reaffirmed that “maintaining peace on the border (Line of Actual Control – LAC) should be our priority” and “mutual trust, mutual respect, and mutual sensitivity should be the basis of our ties” may be viewed as political posturing or diplomatic grandstanding? Even their…
