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How Nehru targeted his opponents

Nehru targeted Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Dr B R Ambedkar, leaders who had shaped India’s Constitution but differed with his vision for the nation As the campaign for the first general elections in 1951-1952 played out, the Congress led by Nehru fiercely targeted two leaders. For the fledgling Jana …

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Annihilating sacrificial fire

MS Golwalkar’s spiritual journey at Sargachi under Swami Akhandananda shaped his life and vision to a great extent—inspiring his ‘sannyasa’ for ‘Bharatmata’ and his dedication to India’s civilisational and spiritual resurgence From Sargachi, Golwalkar carried with him a ‘rare wealth’, which would remain his physical link to this transformative past …

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‘Not me, only thou…’

Golwalkar’s initiation by Swami Akhandananda during Sri Ramakrishna’s centenary year marked a profound spiritual transformation, shaping his life of selfless service and devotion to higher ideals 1936, Sri Ramakrishna’s centenary year, was passing by with Golwalkar absorbing ‘drops of nectar of the wisdom of the Guru.’ On January 12, Swami …

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West Bengal’s lost opportunity

Tata Nano factory’s relocation from West Bengal to Gujarat is a poignant reminder of how political myopia derailed a golden opportunity for Bengal’s industrial revival In a moving tribute to late Ratan Tata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke of the many dimensions of the industrial icon’s personality that endeared him …

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Seeking Spirituality in the Soil of Bengal

Under the guidance of Swami Akhandananda at Sargachi Ashram, young Golwalkar embraced service as true worship, merged his spirituality with action, and made himself ready for transformative social contributions. 1936 was the centenary year of Sri Ramakrishna, and the young seeker, Golwalkar, was soon intensely involved in various works of …

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Pali: The Civilisational Bridge Connecting India To Its Global Buddhist Heritage

As it evolved as a key language in our cultural, religious, and spiritual life, Pali emerged as a major civilisational bridge, fostering religious and cultural connections between India and Southeast Asia. The conferring of classical language status on Pali by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received widespread approbation across the …

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A deshbhakt’s search for guru

Inspired by RSS’ ideology of embracing national devotion and self-sacrifice, MS Golwalkar sought guidance from Swami Akhandananda at the Ramakrishna Mission—an event that’d infuse spirituality in his national service On the RSS evoking deshbhakti, Professor MA Venkata Rao writes in his introduction to Shri Guruji’s opus ‘Bunch of Thoughts’, ‘it teaches …

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West Should Listen to Putin And Abandon One-Size-Fits-All Model: BJP Politician

President Putin’s address at the 31st Annual Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi was historic and reflective of the “spirit of the age,” Dr. Anirban Ganguly, a member of the BJP National Executive, told Sputnik India. The Western countries should listen to President Vladimir Putin’s advice and immediately abandon their “one-size-fits-all approach” to …

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India’s tribute to the architect of unity

In a historic tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Government  has announced sesquicentennial celebration to honour Patel’s unyielding legacy in unifying India Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that to honour Sardar Patel’s ‘monumental contributions’, to commemorate, his ‘enduring legacy as the visionary behind the establishment of one of …

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Unity That’s Paramount, And Under Attack

Critics dismiss the ‘urban Naxal’ threat as a figment of PM Modi’s imagination. But a closer look reveals a deliberate strategy to undermine India’s unity under the guise of celebrating diversity Last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a statement during his address on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas …

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Rekindling national consciousness

The centenary year of the RSS marks its mission to unify and awaken India’s civilizational pride, self-renewal, and strength through dedicated action and cultural cohesion. RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat’s Vijaya Dashami address this year heralded the start of a new era for the RSS and the achievement of a …

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‘Quaint’ Then, ‘Cavalier’ Now: The Trudeaus of Canada

The only ones in India applauding, serenading and commiserating with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in his demi-tour are MPs of a regional Indian party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), which is restricted to the eastern flank of India, far, far away from Canada. The Bay of Bengal, the Andaman Sea, the Gulf …

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বঙ্গ-ভাবনা – ২ ,রতন টাটার স্মরণে: এক SMS এর কাহিনী

রতন টাটার জীবনাবসান – এর ফলে স্বাধীন ভারতের শিল্পের ইতিহাসে এক যুগের অবসান ঘটল। তিনি দু দশক টাটা গ্রুপের চেয়ারম্যান ছিলেন এবং তাঁর নেতৃত্বে টাটা গ্রুপের ব্যাপক এবং সর্বাঙ্গীন বৃদ্ধি ঘটেছিলো। টাটা গ্রুপের নেট ওয়ার্থ  এখন  হয়ে দাঁড়িয়েছে ৩০ লক্ষ কোটি টাকা এবং দু দশকে রতন টাটা এই গ্রুপ কে …

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Nehru Was Against Bangladeshi Hindu Refugees Entering India Despite Then Bengal CM’s SOS, Reveals BJP Leader’s New Book

At a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not only voiced his support for Bangladeshi Hindus and other minorities under attack in the neighbouring country but also given Sheikh Hasina safe refuge, a new book by BJP leader Dr Anirban Ganguly makes a sensational claim. The book, which explores …

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