Bharat, a country with 1.4 billion population and over 968.8 million registered voters, is in the midst of largest democratic exercise of franchise in seven phases over two months ending on June 4. In the midst of election fury, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bellari, the mining town in the country’s southern state of […]
Recent years have posed significant challenges to Canada’s reputation as a safe destination for immigrants, particularly for Indians. Nation’s appeal as a place of opportunity and inclusivity notwithstanding, reports of hate crimes, violence against Indians, Hindus and racial prejudice have increased. This radicalism and governmental biases have mounted concerns regarding safety. (Author Pummy Pandita is […]
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s ideas on Hindutva that define cultural and civilizational unity defined his struggle for Bharat’s independence Dr Shailendra Kumar Pathak Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, fondly remembered as Veer Savarkar, stands as an iconic figure in Bharat’s struggle for independence from British imperialists. His life, marked by intellectual brilliance, fierce nationalism and unwavering courage, resonates […]
Economic Advisory Council to Indian Prime Minister has conducted an in-depth cross-country analysis on status of minorities worldwide, focusing on population shifts over 65-year time span of 1950 – 2015. This extensive survey, encompassing 167 nations revealed that in 1950, average percentage of majority religious groups was 75 percent. Over ensuing decades, this percentage saw […]
This unfolding scenario in U.S. campuses, casts a sobering light on the United States, a nation that brands itself as a global proponent of human rights and freedom of expression, underscoring the imperative for the U.S. to embody the principles it espouses, lest its credibility, be called into question. Rahul Pawa Nearly seven months […]
Introduction : Placed amidst the lush landscapes of Jammu Kashmir, Martand Sun Temple[i] stands as a flare of Bharat’s rich cultural heritage and architectural brilliance. Dating back to the 8th century, this ancient temple, originally much larger than other prominent Sun temples like Modhera in Gujarat, Multan in Sindh, and Konark in Orissa, represents a […]
Former BBC professionals float Indian media firm, run BBC six languages news operations along with Youtube channel Rupa Jha A few colleagues and I working with the BBC in India decided to start our own venture, ‘Collective Newsroom’, an independent media company. But, it was not the most obvious and easy choice. It came out […]
The sage is tallest in Hindu thought and way of life. He propounded Advaita as a unifier through debate, conciliation, logic and reasoning! Dr Aniruddh Subhedar Each person leaves some positive or negative impact on his or her surroundings and people. In some cases, it’s negligible and a few individuals are giants that leave their […]
Arun Anand The struggle for construction of Ram temple at Ayodhya lasted for about 500 years. It commenced immediately after demolition of the Ram temple by invader Babur’s forces. For Bharatiya society, Islamist Babur represented and practised a set of values that didn’t believe in co-existence. In contrast, Lord Rama personified civilizational values that reflected […]
Rohan Giri US State Department’s annual human rights report for 2023 on Bharat (India)[1] appears to have lost credibility in its assessment of human rights incidents. It’s latest edition brings forth numerous significant issues that necessitate a response. Unfortunately, the report’s depiction of Bharat’s human rights landscape suffers from a noticeable agenda, undermining its own […]
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