Political Elites of India: The Shifting Dynamics
The composition of power elites in India has significantly changed. Now, former businessmen like Amit Shah and Nitin Gadkari are the key government functionaries...
Why History Will Judge Dr. Manmohan Singh Very Kindly
The architect of India’s economic reforms will go down in Indian history as the most qualified Prime Minister who fulfilled electoral promises, brought reforms...
What Bihar Needs is the Renaissance of ‘Vihari Identity’
From the pinnacle of glory as ‘Vihar’, known worldwide for wisdom, knowledge and imperial power in Maurya and Gupta times of ancient India, to...
A “Priceless” Statue of Gautam Buddha Returned to India
A miniature 12th century Buddha statue which was stolen from a museum in India over five decades ago has been returned back to the...
The Sordid Saga of Indian Baba
Call them the spiritual gurus or thugs, the fact remains that the babagiri in India is today mired in obnoxious controversy. There is a long list...
Parasnath Hill (or, Sammed Shikhar): Sanctity of Sacred Jain site will be...
After meeting with representatives of Jain Community, the Minister has said that the Government is committed to maintain the sanctity of Sammed Shikhar ji...
Chhath Puja: The Ancient Sun ‘Goddess’ Festival of Gangetic Plain of...
Not sure if this system of worship where nature and the environment became part of religious practices evolved or were constructed so that people...
P.V. Iyer: An Inspiring Icon of Elderly Living
Life is so beautiful, at every single point in one’s life course.
Meet Air Marshal PV Iyer (Retd), his twitter account describes him as ‘’92-year-old...
Indian Identity, Resurgence of Nationalism and Muslims
Our sense of identity’ is at the core of everything we do and everything we are. A healthy mind need to be clear and...
Relevance of Guru Nanak’s Teachings to India’s Economic Development
Guru Nanak thus brought ‘equality’, ‘good actions’, ‘honesty’ and ‘hard work’ to the core of value system of his followers. This was the first...
