Art and Culture

Articles around Indic art and culture with excerpts – ancient, medieval and modern

Rediscovery of India

Deals with history of India, history as described by India’s own historians – factual and free from bias, interpretation and speculation

Philosophy and Spirituality

Promoting the correct understanding of Indic philosophical concepts and different philosophies with a specific emphasis of Vedic and Indic traditions

News, Reviews and Opinions

News from around the world, with emphasis on alternative sources free from bias and political correctness, and focusing on promotion of alternative view of civilization

Life and Health

Interesting Snippets from Books, films and variety of other media, with focus on alternative and sustainable lifestyle

Home » Archive by Category

Articles in Current Affairs

Is Television more powerful than the Supreme Court?

June 8, 2010 – 2:58 PM | No Comment | 934 views
Is Television more powerful than the Supreme Court?

The Supreme Court is rather less supreme than its nomenclature might suggest. It can pass a death sentence, but cannot execute it. The pun is unintended but apposite. Government dare not disobey the court, but …

The “Show Bottle” Conmen

June 5, 2010 – 2:49 PM | One Comment | 1,001 views
The “Show  Bottle” Conmen

By Swami Abhayananda Tirtha
It’s a common sight on roadside pavements of Mumbai to see a beverage selling cart display attractive bottles with oozing juices and other liquids; all lined up in dozens of colourful bottles. …

Returning home to freedom

June 1, 2010 – 1:35 PM | No Comment | 474 views
Returning home to freedom

“Oh!  These ropes of desires are strange indeed. One tightly bound by them runs all around seeking happiness. One freed from these ropes stays calm in one place…”- Niti shastra- the ancient book of Indian …

Who owns the media in India?

February 9, 2010 – 9:36 AM | No Comment | 1,120 views
Who owns the media in India?

If you are a little pragmatic, and are a regular newspaper reader and watch news on TV channels, it will not take long for you to realize the disproportional happenings when it comes to Hindutva …