On #MahaSasthi, joined our karyakartas across Baruipur & Rajpur-Sonarpur
On #MahaSasthi, joined our karyakartas across Baruipur & Rajpur-Sonarpur (Jadavpur) – in inaugurating various #DurgaPuja Mandaps. These #DurgaPujas are organised by mothers and sisters of the area, through women Samitis and Sanghas. In very difficult times they persisted in organising Durga Puja and it is always a happy feeling to …
A discussion with Prof Siddharth Singh, Vice Chancellor, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara
A discussion with Prof Siddharth Singh, Vice Chancellor, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, is always interesting and enriching. A repository of Buddhist lore, philosophy, history and scriptures and texts, Prof Singh brings also brings along a wide international perspective to his assessments. Was happy to know of the unique initiative “Bodhivana” – …
At Shyama Prasad Mukherji College for Women,
At Shyama Prasad Mukherji College for Women, delivered the valedictory address at the closing of a national seminar on “Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee: Intellectual Legacy, National Vision & the Journey Towards #ViksitBharat.” The Sahitya Akademi and the SPM College organised it on the occasion of Dr Mookerjee’s 125th birth anniversary …
Delighted to receive my copy of ‘India’s Maoists:
Delighted to receive my copy of ‘India’s Maoists: Glimpses into Red Insurgency”, by the author, the indomitable P V Ramana, a friend of long-standing with an encyclopaedic knowledge and understanding of the Red menace and its evolution, history. One of the finest minds on the subject, Ramana has trudged through …
It always a happy feeling to see young Bengali historians,
It always a happy feeling to see young Bengali historians, authors and scholars undertake stellar and indefatigable research to unearth and rediscover forgotten and yet inspiring episodes from history, especially that of the freedom struggle in India. Was happy to meet Dr Debraj Bhattacharya, young historian and author with a …
Was happy to meet and engage with representatives
Was happy to meet and engage with representatives and heads of various social and civil society organisations.
An evening dedicated to #Seva, for children with special needs
An evening dedicated to #Seva, for children with special needs – each achievers in their own way – in music, sports & studies. It was evening of fun and laughter filled with warm wishes for their future and for their well-being. A moving programme organised by Advocate Chandan Saha, Secretary, …
Addressed a meet on Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya,
Addressed a meet on Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Mahatma Gandhi – cultural Swaraj, #AtmanirbharBharat, #ViksitBharat, organised by the Intellectual Cell of BJP, Jadavpur Dist in Sonarpur. Senior writers and educationists presided over the discussion. Well known writer in environment and Sunderbans Shri Nikhil Mondal presented his …
We were delighted to host at SPMRF a batch of bright, sharp and well-informed group
We were delighted to host at SPMRF a batch of bright, sharp and well-informed group of students and scholars from across various colleges of Maharashtra for a “Policy, Public Policy and Governance” session. The youth delegation is part of the “Campus to Sansad” programme, an imaginative initiative- conceived and put …
Rishi Rajnarayan Basu (1826-1899), Sri Aurobindo’s maternal grandfather,
Rishi Rajnarayan Basu (1826-1899), Sri Aurobindo’s maternal grandfather, was one of the leading figures, the anchor of Indian awakening and nationalism. Often endearingly referred to as the “Grandfather of Indian Nationalism”, Rishi Rajnarayan strode his era as an intellectual colossus and as one of the earliest and staunchest advocate and …
For our generation – Shri Ashok Singhal Ji’s presence and energy was galvanic.
For our generation – Shri Ashok Singhal Ji’s presence and energy was galvanic. Too young to participate in the Ram Mandir Andolan physically, it was Shri Ashok Singhal Ji’s towering personality, his whirlwind tours, his inspiring articulation and fearless stance, that created a deep impression on us and made us …
On the occasion of Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya’s 110 Jayanti delivered
On the occasion of Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya’s 110 Jayanti delivered the keynote address at Sidhu-Kanhu-Birsha University in Purulia, on Vision of #ViksitBharat as envisaged by #SwamiVivekananda, Dr #SyamaPrasadMookeerjee & Pt. #DeenDayalUpadhyay. Vice Chancellor Prof Prabir Kumar Chakrabarti presided. Writing a little over a year after independence on 18 November 1948, …
Always a pleasure to meet my fellow karyakartas – yesterday
Always a pleasure to meet my fellow karyakartas – yesterday on way back from Purulia to Kolkata, late evening, took a break at Bankura- was also happy to also meet Shri Vivekananda Patra da, senior BJP leader. Thanks Sunil Rudra Mandal for an impromptu get-together!
Always stimulating to bounce off ideas and discuss the latest intellectual,
Always stimulating to bounce off ideas and discuss the latest intellectual, political and social narratives nationally and globally with Prof Niranjan Poojar, academician, author and thinker, state Convener for Prajna Pravah, Karnataka. Was happy to meet him with other friends and to catch up with the latest trends.