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Book Review – The Patient Assassin by Anita Anand
The Patient Assassin: A True Tale of Massacre, Revenge and the RajAnita Anand5 of 5 stars This is the fascinating story of Sardar Udham Singh who patiently but meticulously planned the assassination of the culprits of Jallianwala Massacre at … Continue reading
Book Review – The Battle for Sanskrit by Rajiv Malhotra
This book by Rajiv Malhotra brings out into the open, the existential threats facing Vedic civilisation today. This battle for Sanskrit has to be fought tooth and nail by every Hindu, better would be to wage an outright war against … Continue reading
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The Greatness of the Rishi tradition in India by Sampadananda Mishra
A Rishi is one who flows or is in tune with the rhythmic movement of the universe. Introduction इदं नम ऋषिभ्यः पूर्वेभ्यः पूर्वजेभ्यः पथिकृद्भ्यः|| || idaṁ namaḥ ṛṣibhyaḥ pūrvajebhyaḥ pūrvebhyaḥ pathikṛdbhyaḥ || (Rigveda, 10.14.15) “We offer our obeisance to the … Continue reading
Amazing Facts about India and Indians!
India is the world’s largest, oldest, continuous civilization. India never invaded any country in her last 10000 years o…f history. India is the world’s largest democracy. Varanasi, also known as Benares, was called “the ancient city” when Lord Buddha visited … Continue reading
Why Shivaji is a pan-Indian hero
It is time to free this great son India from the shackles of narrow regionalism, says Colonel Anil Athale (retd) The birth anniversary of Chhattrapati Shivaji was celebrated throughout Maharashtra last week. But unfortunately for this great son of India, … Continue reading