Dr. Pingali Gopal recounts his travel and stay in and around Kolkata, delves into the history of the city and its landmarks and monuments, and touches the soul of the 'City of Joy' in this very intriguing travelogue.
Year: 2022
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Muhammad Ghori – No More Than Yet Another Barbaric Invader
Ila Krishna counters the arguments presented by Anirudh Kanisetti in his latest article and explores the truth about his claims of Ghori's leniency towards Hindus in general and Prithiviraja Chauhan's kin in particular, and his propagation of Sanskrit and coins with inscriptions of Goddess Lakshmi in Bharata.
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Why Prithviraj Chauhan is Revered as the Saviour of Hindus
Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan, often seen only through the lens of Chandar Bardai's Prithviraj Raso, seems to be like any other Rajput king at first - the text emphasises his personal life more than his military might or any other facet.
This article aims to make a well-rounded conclusion about Prithviraj's character and his primary basis for deciding between friend and foe, and establishes him as a hero and saviour for Hindus.
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A Call for the Linguistic Decolonisation of Bharat
This essay investigates how the legitimacy of a language supports or facilitates symbolic violence and self-censorship among minority languages, as well as how language laws and practices legitimise languages and how they affect diverse social groups. It also considers what may be done to keep linguistic ideology as a multifaceted phenomenon.
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The Military Genius of Babu Kunwar Singh
One of the most accomplished military leaders of the First War of Independence, Babu Kunwar Singh, feared by the British more than any other, did not get his due in recorded accounts.
This post is an analysis of his methods as well as victories, establishing his military genius.
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Applicability of Dharmik Tales to Modern Lifestyle
Dharmik tales may seem simple but contain many layers, which can hold keys to many of the modern problems. This article explores two popular tales and their hidden depths.
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The Constituent Assembly And Its Approach To Religion
The makers of the Indian constitution were focused more on controlling Hinduism than allowing it the freedom given to other religions.
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A Contentious Law: Places of Worship Act, 1991
An analytical dive into the Places of Worship Act, 1991, its applicability and exemptions, from the point of view of its constitutionality.
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On Secularism And Its Adoption By The Indian State
Indian courts today are actively employing a method, created by the Christians and for the Christians, in matters related to Hinduism.
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Hindu Renaissance And Significance Of Shakti Worship
The article analyzes the importance of Shakti worship for achieving the goal of decolonizing and rejuvenating the collective consciousness of India.