Give Youngsters Values, Not Condoms

This article originally appeared in Back to Godhead Magazine
“We were conducting seminars on HIV/AIDS in schools between Borivali and Bhayandar (suburbs of Mumbai) and found that the majority of students didn’t know about venereal diseases,” …

Understanding vedic culture

This article was originally appeared here IBNLive.com 
CHENNAI: Generally, people have no idea about why they perform certain rituals. Srila Prabupadha explains the reasons for some rituals…
When Krishna left Hastinapura to go back to Dwaraka, an elaborate …

Shelter of God in Orissa

By Vraja Bihari dasa
I recently learnt through a first-hand experience how villagers in Orissa, India, are naturally seeking shelter of God and with a little training, God consciousness becomes their second nature. And if God …

Holy Cow!

By Subramanium Swamy
Posted by AIF Staff
This article originally appeared in the Express Buzz here. Photo credit : harmonist.us
Our West-influenced intellectuals sneer at the mention of the cow. The same intellectuals first sneered at yoga. Now …

The Laws of Nature: An Infallible Justice

Source: From the book- The Laws of Nature – by Srila Prabhupada
Man prides himself on being a creature of reason, above the lowly beasts. Yet it seems that when he applies his reason to unlocking the …

All we need is a “Tiger” Mom

By Arise India Forum Staff
The tales of pampered children having gone awry en-route their path to adulthood is too familiar these days…Drunken parties, cultural insensitivity, disrespect towards parents and traditions – all these might sound …

The Question on “Indian” Identity

By AIF Staff
Francois Gautier, the Frenchman who has embraced all things India, and professes great attachment for the spiritual traditions of India writes on how the perception of RSS and Hindu organizations has been maligned, …

Cry, o! my beloved India

By Francois Gautier

(received through email)

Indians often rave about how India is shining and sparkling. Yet,nobody seems to note that today, in India at least, we live in a world of the politically correct where truth …

Vedic culture in Russia- part five

By Vraja Bihari Das
Continued from Vedic culture in Russia part-4…Potency of Indian temples
Lion on chase but a lamb at home
How would you imagine the personality of a fifty two year old devotee, serving as a …

Vedic culture in Russia- part four

By: Vraja Bihari Das
Continued from Vedic Culture in Russia Part -3  Miracle of Tulasidevi
Potency of Indian temples
Alexander (Alex for short) was a fun loving, spoilt brat. He along with his three friends decided to visit …