Hindu Studies Centres seek to examine the tradition through indigenous knowledge systems rather than Western academic frameworks. AI generated image In many universities across the world, religion-based philosophy is taught with a critical and analytical approach. Prestigious Ivy League institutions like Harvard University have dedicated schools such as the Harvard Divinity School, where Hindu religion and philosophy are taught—often by foreign scholars. Similarly, many unive

Odissi exponent Shubhada Varadkar gets Akademi award Mumbai: Renowned Odissi virtuoso, Shubhada Varadkar has been honoured with the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award – the country’s highest honour in performing arts – as an acknowledgement of her artistic excellence and a tribute to her passion for dancing. Unlike many others, Varadkar plunged into dancing relatively late - after completing her Matriculation from the Chembur High School, honouring the family’s tradition

India's traditional clothing offers more than heritage—it offers a blueprint for a sustainable and inclusive fashion future. Fashion is a universal medium of human expression, stretching far beyond mere clothing. It is a living intersection of art and culture. For India, a nation with thousands of years of rich textile history, the modern fashion journey has been both profoundly beautiful and chaotic. As a society navigating a post-colonial identity, India holds the ancestral

From sacrifice, silent endurance, and dependency to balance, respect, and partnership: the meaning of marriage has evolved. Marriage today is standing at a crossroads. Across the world, divorce rates are rising, and society often rushes to blame “modern values", “Gen Z", or "independence". But the reality is far more layered and complex. The question is not whether today’s generation lacks values. The real question is whether relationships are finally being examined more hone

May 24, 2026, could become a historic day in modern India. Nearly 1.5 lakh members of the Janjati, or indigenous tribal communities, from across the country will gather at the iconic Red Fort in New Delhi. A gathering of this scale in the national capital is unprecedented and carries a profound message. This is not a protest or agitation but a cultural assertion — an affirmation of identity, heritage, and continuity. Participants are arriving from some of India’s most remote

Strong marriages are not perfect; they are continuously nurtured. Marriage often begins with excitement, attraction, deep conversations, and effort. In the early years, even small moments — a smile, a phone call, or a walk together — feel special. But as years pass, many marriages lose that warmth. Responsibilities grow, conversations shorten, and romance becomes routine. This does not always mean love has disappeared. Often, the relationship has stopped being nurtured. Marri

Bengal has long stood as one of India’s foremost civilizational heartlands—a land of Vedic wisdom, Shakti worship, Bhakti, intellectual renaissance, revolutionary nationalism, and cultural brilliance. Yet this same sacred geography also endured successive centuries of political dislocation through Islamic invasions, colonial domination, Partition, ideological Leftism, and prolonged appeasement-driven politics. When the Sena dynasty fell in 1204 CE under the assault of Bakhtiy

The universe is made up of vibrations, vibrations generating from sound, so says, the Vedic science. Now imagine this sound in shape of lyrics. Just imagine how soothing that vibration can be. Now go one step ahead, add words to it! Pure, soft inspirational, stimulating words that goes straight to your heart. That is poetry for you. A good poetry reaches your heart before it reaches your brain. That is the way of life; we all strive for consciously or subconsciously. In earli

CM says state will be ‘drought-free’ Mumbai: In a soulful blend of faith, history and futuristic governance, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reiterated his regime’s commitment to making the state ‘drought-free’, flagging off a grant ‘Goda to Narmada Jal Yatra-2026” on Saturday from the temple town of Trimbakeshwar in Nashik district. The water pilgrimage, as it is called - starts from the origins of Godavari, second longest river, till the banks of the Narmada, fifth long

She was not made by applause or approval but by prayer, perseverance, and the courage to stand on her own. She did not become strong overnight. Strength came to her quietly — like a shadow that refused to leave, like a lesson life kept repeating until she finally understood. There was a time when loneliness felt heavy, almost unbearable. The kind that sits beside you in a crowded room. The kind that speaks the loudest when everything else is silent. There was no one — no hand

In a world threatened by war and violence, Bhagwan Mahavira’s principle of Ahimsa Parmo Dharma is more relevant than ever. In his volume Our Oriental Heritage , Will Durant points out that the 6th century BC witnessed a protest against prevailing evils. In that backdrop, Mahavira travelled throughout the country and preached in Ardhamagadi, the people’s language. His pravachanas truly manifest his ideas, and they were popular in Indian languages, enriching the Prakrit lan

Beyond rituals and prayers, the festival marking Lord Hanuman’s birth reminds us that true greatness lies in being strong yet humble, fearless yet kind, and powerful yet compassionate. What makes this day truly special is not only the celebration but also the reminder of who we can become. Lord Hanuman had immense power, yet he never let pride enter his heart. He chose humility over ego, service over recognition, and faith over fear. In a world where we often seek appreciatio

Across India and beyond, the legacy of Rama lives in faith, folklore and civilisational memory. In Indian history and culture, Prabhu Ramachandra and Shri Krishna hold a vital place as enduring legends and embodiments of Hindutva, reflected in the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Rama’s life story was immortalised in the Ramayana by Maharshi Valmiki, who rose from a criminal past to become a revered rishi. Traces of the Ramayana are found across India, and related archaeological fin

Mumbai: It was the 24 th celebration of Gudhi Padwa in Girgaum on Thursday, and as usual, the festivities were grand, picturesque and saw humongous response not just from the local residents. This year, the celebration saw huge participation of enthusiasts from beyond the borders. While some coincidentally bumped into the event, some others actually typed ‘Gudhi Padwa 2026 schedule’ in their google search bar to ensure they did not miss this ‘must do’ event while planning th

AI generated image In this reading of the Narasimha story, Prahlad becomes a metaphor for Bharat—resilient, restrained and rising amid external pressure and internal challenge. The story of Mahavatar Narsimha is widely known. Yet read differently, it resonates with the geopolitical and political currents unfolding in India and across the world. At its heart is the story of Vishnu’s Narsimha avatar and his devotee, Prahlad. Prahlad and Bharat As Rajnath Singh said, “Bharat

The history of an ancient civilisation like Bharat cannot be read through the Gregorian calendar alone. With Vārṣa Pratipadā approaching, the traditional New Year in many parts of Bharat raises a simple question: New Year of which era? Some mark it as the beginning of the Shalivahana Shaka, while others mark it as the beginning of the Vikram Samvat, reflecting the many systems of chronology followed across the country. That leads to a larger question: what was the year of Lor

Across Southeast Asia, Hinduism and Buddhism did not clash for supremacy but intertwined across empires and scriptures to forge a uniquely unified civilisational ethos. Troluwan: Ruins of Majapahit Kingdom. History knows for sure as to when the Buddhist thought entered Southeast Asia, which was when the great Mauryan Emperor Ashoka sent messengers Sona and Uttara into then known ‘Suvarnabhumi’ consisting of Burma and Thailand, to preach Buddha’s message there. Ashoka’s effort

In spiritual philosophy, especially in the Indian metaphysical tradition, the ideas of Satkarma and Satphala are the ethical foundation of human life. They illustrate the close connection between action and consequence, behavior and destiny, effort and fulfilment. Together, they emphasize a timeless moral principle: right action leads to right results. They explore the close connection between action and consequence, behavior and destiny, effort and fulfilment. The term Sat

A resurrected ritual on a riverbank in Malappuram reveals how Hindu self-assertion is quietly reshaping Communist Kerala Kerala’s Communists like to present themselves as an exception to India’s unruly ideological weather. If Hindu assertion was remaking northern India, they argued that secular Kerala was immune to it. But a sandy stretch of the Bharathapuzha river has begun to puncture that certainty. In Thirunavaya, a small town in Malappuram district often caricatured in p

From acoustics and astronomy to metallurgy and hydrology, ancient Indian monuments reveal a deep and deliberate scientific understanding. In my series on showcasing the scientific supremacy of ancient India, I had earlier explored its remarkable achievements in mathematics and astronomy. In this instalment, I turn to the equally impressive scientific understanding that underpinned the creation of ancient Indian structures—many of which have withstood the test of time and cont