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Minority-Progressive Celebrities: Part 2 Changing Landscape
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October 31, 2025November 5, 2025COMMENTARY

Minority-Progressive Celebrities: Part 2 Changing Landscape

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In post-Independence India, a subtle yet systematic ‘purge agenda’ took root. One that equated Hinduism with regressiveness, glorified Western ideologies, and sanctified minority identities. This framework shaped India’s cultural narrative for decades, legitimized by Nehruvian socialism, in the name of secularism, and propagated through the film industry and its so-called ‘Minority Progressive Celebrities’ (MPCs). Today, however, Hindus are awakening to this manipulation and are reclaiming their cultural voice and civilizational heritage.

Minority-Progressive Celebrities: Part 1 ‘The Reform Agenda’
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October 28, 2025October 28, 2025COMMENTARY

Minority-Progressive Celebrities: Part 1 ‘The Reform Agenda’

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Once hailed as voices of modern, inclusive thought, minority-progressive celebrities like Naseeruddin Shah and Javed Akhtar now face growing skepticism. Their politics, once seen as secular and reformist, appear increasingly selective, critiquing Hinduism while sparing other faiths. The essay traces how celebrity activism and the so-called ‘reform agenda,’ rooted in colonial biases,evolved into a quiet but persistent Hinduphobia shaping India’s cultural and political discourse.

S. L. Bhyrappa: A Tribute to The Man, His Life, and His Stories that Keep Flowing…
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October 6, 2025October 6, 2025COMMENTARY

S. L. Bhyrappa: A Tribute to The Man, His Life, and His Stories that Keep Flowing…

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S.L. Bhyrappa’s life was a dialogue between art and existence, where suffering became insight and truth found voice through story. From a childhood scarred by loss to a literary career of rare depth, he turned pain into philosophy and realism into revelation. Even in his final words, he taught us that death too can be an act of grace, and meaning, the highest form of art.

Stree Dharma & Why the Bharatiya Naari is Revered
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September 30, 2025September 30, 2025COMMENTARY

Stree Dharma & Why the Bharatiya Naari is Revered

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Hindu Dharma envisions men and women as two halves of a whole, each essential in fulfilling the four Purusharthas, Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha. A wife is not a bystander but a Sahayogi, without whom even Yajnas lose their merit. While our Shastras elevate a virtuous Bharatiya Naari to the same position of reverence as a Teertha, they also bind men with strict codes of Dharma. Together, such men and women uphold a society rooted in balance, respect, and true Shakti that arises out of virtuous living.

Bhārat’s Flag, Anthem and Name
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May 27, 2025May 27, 2025COMMENTARY

Bhārat’s Flag, Anthem and Name

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In this article, Dr. Koenraad Elst reflects on how India's national symbols—its flag, anthem, and the very name Bharat—are deeply rooted in Hindu tradition. Elst argues that despite the secularist intentions of Nehruvian India, the Dharma Cakra in the flag, the reference to Ma Durga in the anthem, and the nation taking its name from King Bharata, reveal a cultural continuity that cannot be denied: that India, by heritage and spirit, remains a Hindu Rāṣṭra.

Oppenheimer – An Open Letter to Christopher Nolan
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March 13, 2025March 13, 2025COMMENTARY

Oppenheimer – An Open Letter to Christopher Nolan

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As we pass the 2025 Oscars, Charu Uppal recalls the grand success of the movie Oppenheimer in the 2024 Oscars. In this open letter to the director Christopher Nolan, she points out how the movie conspicuously avoids showing the suffering of the Japanese people, barely mentioning the names Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Even more troubling is the decision to juxtapose the sacred Bhagavad Gita with an intimate scene — a choice that was neither accidental nor faithful to historical context. In an industry that does not shy away from showing violence, the film omits the human cost of the bomb while including a scene that offended millions. Creative freedom is vital, but so is cultural responsibility.

Bharat’s Festivals: A Celebration of Timeless Devotion
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November 12, 2024November 12, 2024COMMENTARY

Bharat’s Festivals: A Celebration of Timeless Devotion

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The last few days have seen a wave of videos celebrating Chhath Puja emerge, showcasing a devotion that transcends the ordinary. As an exiled Kashmiri Pandit longing for an authentic experience of her traditions, this prompted Shradha Dhar to reconnect with her roots. As she explores the diverse traditions of Bharat from Thaipusam of Tamilnadu to the Tulmulla festival of Kashmir, she emphasizes the importance of preserving these rituals and traditions that form the core of our identity and connect us to the divine.

Prasad Defilement in Tirupati: Hindu Sentiments and Public Response
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October 24, 2024October 24, 2024COMMENTARY

Prasad Defilement in Tirupati: Hindu Sentiments and Public Response

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The alleged defilement of prasad at the Tirupati temple has sent shockwaves through the Hindu community, striking at the heart of religious sentiments and sacred traditions. The use of impure substances in the prasad violates the spiritual and cultural sanctity of one of Hinduism’s most revered pilgrimage sites. Such an act challenges the very principles of purity and Dharma that define Hindu worship. Restoring the sanctity of the temple and ensuring accountability is now of paramount importance.

Finding the Divine in Challenging Times – The Story of Devi Abhirami and Her Bhakta
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August 30, 2024August 30, 2024COMMENTARY

Finding the Divine in Challenging Times – The Story of Devi Abhirami and Her Bhakta

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This true story from Tamil Nadu's Tirukadaiyur temple recounts the the story of Shri Subramania Bhattar, a priest who, despite facing severe trials, remained steadfast in his devotion towards Devi Abhirami. His Bhakti was rewarded when the goddess herself transformed a new moon night into a full moon, silencing his doubters. This tale serves as a powerful reminder that, even in our darkest times, unwavering faith and surrender to the divine can help us find light.