f the state. Such dailies and media outlets would do a service to the society by trying to bring all communities together instead of sowing seeds of disha  Earlier this month, a prominent Left-leaning Kannada daily published a report about the supposed travails of Dalits in a village called Chennkal in Kolar district of Karnataka. The report highlighting that untouchability was rampant in the village, claimed that the upper caste people mistreated Dalits to an extent that they were not even ..

RSS Sarkaryavah Shri Bhaiyyaji Joshi on Sunday urged the people of the country to utilise the “bharatkeveer” app or website to make contributions app to make their contributions..

A PMK functionary, an anti-Conversion activist and a staunch Hindu, Shri Ramalingam was brutally murdered by a gang of Islamists in Tamil Nadu on February 5. It was in reaction to Ramalingam’s continuous efforts to counter conversions of Dalits and other Hindu brethren by Islamic fundamentalists in and around Tanjavur..

Eminent saints from various sects and regions of the country discuss ways and means of unity at the day-long Sarvasamaveshi Sanskritik Kumbh in Prayagraj on January 30, 2019Prayagraj: Sarvasamaveshi Sanskritik Kumbh was a different kind of Kumbh within the Kumbh on January 30. Eminent saints from various sects, faiths and communities gathered at Ganga Pandal and shared their views on the theme ‘Ekam Sat Viprah Bahudha Vadanti’.  Eminent saints from various parts of the country ..

Dharma Sansad in Prayagraj calls upon the Hindus to foil all the game plans aimed at dividing the societyPrayagraj: “Sabarimala is the collective struggle of the society. The Left Front Government of Kerala is going beyond the Supreme Court orders by mischievously ensuring entry of non-believers into Ayyappa Temple, while the Ayyappa devotees are being humiliated. It has agitated the entire Hindu society. We support this struggle of the society,” said RSS Sarsanghachalak Shri Mohan Bhagwat, ..

The government of Kerala has conveyed to the police stations not to lit traditional lamps (deepa) in their premises. if the stations do have any God's pictures or idols they should be removed. The idea is to reduce the strength of 'believers' in the force. Instruction has been passed on to the stations through district police superintendents. mannancherry  The new fatwa is to be viewed against the backdrop of the recent Sabarimala issue. CM Pinarayi Vijayan and his coterie believe ..

This year the 55-day long grand Kumbh in Prayagraj witnessed around 3000 special guests—people of Indian origin and settled ‘foreigners’ and the other NRIsDravya-yajñās tapo-yajñā yoga-yajñās tathāpareswādhyāya-jñāna-yajñāśh cha yatayah sanśhita-vratāh—Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 4, Verse 28 (Some perform sacrifice with material possessions; some offer sacrifice in the shape of austerities, others sacrifice through the practice of Yoga; while some striving ..

Of late, the award of Bharat Ratna and other prestigious awards by the government are being questioned by some pseudo-seculars in the country. Instead of getting carried away by the misguided minds, we should celebrate the true spirit of the awards Praveen Patwardhan A melodious song from a Kannada movie of yesteryear goes something like this: “Let a Bharat Ratna be born whom Hindustan would never forget…”   The hero sings this song to the baby in heroine’s womb. Later ..

Hindu Jagran Manch Kerala president Smt KP Sasikala Teacher appealed to all Hindus to participate in the campaign by contributing a minimum amount of 100 rupees..

The 84 Kosi Parikrama of Ayodhya is full of the ancient sities which are deeply connected to our cultural and spiritual heritage. Since, some of these places are at the verge of extinction, concrete steps are needed to preserve them and also to identify the places which find mentions in our scriptures but are missing on the ground today Ayodhya is deeply connected to our cultural and national ethos. Not only the main Ayodhya city, but the Puranic Ayodhya also has so many places which are equally ..

Felicitation of the Unsung HeroesApropos (Recognising the Gandhian Legacy) Organiser, January 27, 2019 the Gandhi Peace Prize has been awarded to the unsung heroes of the country who are silently working in the fields of education, poverty alleviation and social upliftment of poor and downtrodden. It is heartening to see Vivekananda Kendra being recognised for working tirelessly to bring succor to the people in the remote parts of North Eastern states. Clearly, as a friend of mine put it succinctly, ..

The National Museum of Indian Cinema not only provides a compendium of information to the amateurs but also helps various other people from the fraternity to know and evaluate the development of cinema as a medium of artistic expression Rajan Khanna   How’s the Josh?” Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked the audience at the National Museum of Indian Cinema (NMIC) while inaugurating it on January 19. The Museum can be enumerated as a landmark in the history of one of the richest ..

Most of our much-venerated Hindu temple traditions are under attack. The inimical anti-Hindu forces, pseudo-seculars and Leftists are ganging up to demean, disrespect and finally destroy our most cherished traditions, culture and heritage. If we don’t act now, it will be too late Calling someone who practices Sanatan Dharma merely as a Hindu and then comparing him and his religion with other Abrahamic religions like Christianity or Judaism is tantamount to insulting his dharma which is as ancient ..

With the aim to spread the message of ‘BE GOOD - DO GOOD' on the occasion of the 155th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, a mega youth campaign VIVEK BAND-2018 has been organized by Samartha Bharata trust, a RSS inspired organization which is working towards promoting social volunteering among youth. The Campaign that began on January 12, 2019 is set to conclude on January 26, 2019.   The campaign started with the wearing of a wrist band carrying the message ‘BE GOOD ..

Gandhi’s Delhi, Vivek Shukla, Publisher : Anuugya Books, Pp : 112, Price: Rs. 200As we celebrate the 150 birth anniversary of Father of the Nation, a new book details interesting and unknown facts about Gandhiji’s last days in the capital. Gripping!Bhaskar Ramamurthy ‘GANDHI'S DELHI’, a book authored by Vivek Shukla, historian and journalist, is a gripping tale of the Mahatma's intimate association with Delhi, where he spent his last days. With a style of narration ..

Sasakawa-India Leprosy Foundation fosters economic independence and social rehabilitation of leprosy-affected people in India Yohei Sasakawa, the founder of Nippon Foundation, is conferred with the Gandhi peace prize for the year 2018. As the chairman of this philanthropic foundation with the mission of share the pain, share the hope, share the future, Sasakawa has for over 30 years been dedicated to a global campaign to eliminate leprosy, the oldest disease that is still considered as a curse for ..

The Akshaya Patra Foundation has set the target of feeding 5 million hungry mouths by the year 2020. Not a mean task by any stretch of imagination When some political leaders were busy to confuse peopel with the slogans of ‘Garibi Hatao’ Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada decided to bring a paradigm shift in the lives of the children. He decided that ‘no children will be hungry within a radius of ten miles from his centre.’ And his ardent followers went on to establish the Akshaya ..

Vivekananda Kendra has been relentlessly working towards social change, converting the spiritual fervour of individuals into works of national reconstruction Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari, has been conferred with the prestigious Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2015 for its contribution in rural development, education, and development of natural resources. The Vivekananda Kendra has been relentlessly working towards social change, converting the spiritual fervour of individuals into works of national ..

1. FRENCH NAVAL CHIEF VISITS INDIAAdmiral Christophe Prazuck, Chief of the Naval Staff, French Navy visited India from 6th to 9th January 2019 in conjunction with the Raisina Dialogue held on 8th and 9th January 2019. He was accorded a ceremonial reception at South Block. As per the MoD press release, the visit aims to consolidate bilateral naval relations between India and France, as also to explore new avenues for naval cooperation. During his visit, French Navy Chief held bilateral discussions ..

On multiple occasions, Amnesty India has been caught red-handed, trying to create devices like false perception and propaganda in collaboration with anti-India intellectual missilesGunja Kapoor The landing page of Amnesty International India (Amnesty India) opens with the sentence, “Religious minority groups, particularly Muslims faced increasing demonization by hardline Hindu groups, pro-government media and some state officials”. It immediately reveals three essential characteristics ..

The recent move of Union Government introducing 10 per cent reservation for economically weaker sections of general category in higher education and government jobs is an attempt to correct the historic wrong by fundamentally rethinking on the principles and nature of social justice Guru Prakash   After the passing of the 124th Constitutional Amendment by the upper house of the Indian Parliament through a thumping majority, there is a palpable amount of enthusiasm in the air across the country. ..

For the first time in the history of Kumbh Mela, transgender groups get Akhada at the Kumbh Mela 2019..

Swami Vivekananda’s inspiring messages are based on the most influential P’s: Purity, Patience, and PerseverencePartha Pratim Mazumder Every year since 1985, the Government of India observes 12th January, the Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda as National Youth Day. To quote from the Government of India's Communication, “it was felt that the philosophy of Swamiji and the ideals for which he lived and worked could be a great source of inspiration for the Indian Youth.” ..

Women activist groups must focus their attention and energies to synergise their efforts to fight for more critical issues instead of getting carried away by cultural issues for the sake of photo opportunitiesWomen activists are in the forefront of agitations demanding women’s equality and equity on various issues like “lifting Sabarimala restrictions”, “Triple Talaq”, “front line Combat roles like infantry, armour and artillery” and so on.   Two ..

  Glorious HistoryApropos (Cellular to Swaraj), Organiser, January 6, 2019, the cover story perfectly highlights the historic event of December 30, 1943 when Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose hoisted tricolour and librated three islands of the Andamans. The present renaming of those islands as Subhas, Shaheed and Swaraj by Prime Minister Shri Modi not only connects us to our glorious history, but also opens the doors for future. There is a need for increased awareness of the unique maritime position ..

Social activists, Smt Angam Tipnis and Capt (Retd) Ashok Tipnis, from Manipur felicitated with Karmayogi Award by Union Minister Smt Nirmala SitharamanNew Delhi: Noted social activist couple of Manipur, Capt (retd) Shri Ashok Tipnis and Smt Angam Tipnis, who is working tirelessly on local and social issues through ‘Volunteers for Village Development’, was jointly felicitated with the Karmayogi Award-2018 by ‘My Home India’ on December 22. Union Minister of Defence Smt Nirmala ..

75 health journalists and 40 industry leaders from across the country discuss how to detect fake health news and uphold the trust of people in the healthcare systemNew Delhi: More than 75 health journalists from various parts of the country gathered under one roof to upgrade their knowledge about pressing health issues. At a three-day national health media convention organised by HEAL Foundation with the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) as Academic Partner around 40 leaders of the health ..

Andaman and Nicobar Islands were known for the Kalapani, in human torture and imprisonment, for freedom fighters. 75 Years ago, on the historic day of December 30, 1943, Netaji Bose hoisted the National Flag there and gave the first taste of Swaraj. Organiser revisits this glorious history of liberation movement on the occasion of renaming the three islands as Subhash, Shaheed and Swaraj by the Union Government Responding to a long standing demand and obvious expression of Swaraj (Self-Rule), the ..

Noted social activists, Smt Angam Tipnis and Capt (Retd) Ashok Y Tipnis, from Ukhrul (Manipur) were jointly felicitated with the Karmayogi Award-2018 by Union Minister of Defence Smt Nirmala SitharamanNew Delhi: Noted social activists of Manipur, Capt (retd) Shri Ashok Tipnis and his wife Smt Angam Tipnis, who are working tirelessly on local and social issues through their organisation ‘Volunteers for Village Development’, were jointly felicitated with the prestigious Karmayogi Award-2018 ..

Instead of showing abhorrence (tiraskar) or unnecessarily indulging in appeasement (puraskar) of a particular section of the society, Vajpayeeji favoured refinement (parishkar) to bring them into the mainstreamThroughout his public life, the late Atal Behari Vajpayee was dedicated to cherishing certain values and ideals. His every action had a message and he always preferred long-term gains over the cheap gimmicks. That is why every moment of his life is inspiring and offers much to learn for those ..

Through his assertive articulation and dynamic execution, Atal ji provided edifice for the new vibrant India that we are experiencing todayAll Prime Ministers leave their mark on India’s foreign policy. Nehru is associated with India’s policy of non-alignment, Shastri for the pluck he demonstrated in the 1965 war with Pakistan, Indira Gandhi with the creation of Bangladesh, Manmohan Singh with the India-US nuclear deal, Modi with an exceptionally energetic foreign policy, rise of India’s ..

  Apropos (Message of The Mandate) Organiser, December 23, 2018, while confounding pollsters and the so-called psephologists and self-styled election experts, the just-concluded Assembly elections across the five states may have come as a ‘rude’ shock to the BJP. But if we look at the Message of the Mandate, it is a blessing in disguise. Otherwise, they will never do any ‘course correction’. The BJP needs to find out the faults and do some introspection before going ..

Champion of Change Apropos (The Will Power that Created Wonder), Organiser December 16, 2018, it is pleasantly inspiring to read the story about a Muslim rickshaw puller rendering selfless service to the Bharat Mata. Kudos to Organiser for carrying such a deeply inspiring story on Ahmed Ali, whose mission to open a school in his remote village against all odds may inspire many good Muslims in the country. At a time when the whole world looks at the Muslim community with suspicious eyes, this piece ..

When no governments complained about nutrition all these years and there are reports of improvements in children's health due to Akshya Patra Mid-day meals, HD Kumaraswamy Government's sudden realisation that only Onion or Garlic can benefit their health, reeks of deeper malaise against ISKCONDr HS Prema I opened the day’s newspaper with my cup of piping hot Kashayam to have a rude shock. The State Government has instructed the ISKCON to add garlic and onion in their mid-day meal against ..

The negligence of Immigration authorities is putting our national security at risk and giving an opportunity to foreigners to question our national sovereigntyAS Santosh   The death of US national John Allen Chau at Andaman and Nicobar's North Sentinel Island is yet another example of how Christian evangelists are blatantly violating Indian visa norms. Though there is nothing new about the case, it's high time Indian Government implemented the Visa rules strictly as expected. What ..

The Rambhaktas, who joined the Virat Dharma Sabha at historic Ramlila Ground in Delhi on December 9, urged the Centre to enact a law for reconstruction of Shri Ram Temple at Ayodhya in the winter session of Parliament only   The Historic Ramlila Ground of Delhi has not witnessed such a massive gathering of people in the last five decades, as was seen on December 9, 2018. The entire Ground was packed to its capacity even before the beginning of the Dharma Sabha at 11.00 am, as the Rambhaktas ..

Showing high-level political will to cleaning the Ganga the Modi Government is determined to ensure the free flow of the Ganga, as most of the 221 projects under Namami Gange Mission are at advanced stages of completion..

Apropos (Kerala Turns in to a Police State: Human Rights in Peril) Organiser, December 9, 2018, how sad it is that innocuous temple tradition is being subjected to an absolutely needless controversy. A temple is not a place for mere congregation of people like a park or cinema hall. The idol, consecrated atop a mantra-charged Yantra, emanates subtle and positive spiritual waves. The pro-Sabarimala temple entry activists and their supporters are silent on the prohibition of men into the ‘women-only..

Amritsar Attack Apropos (Alarming Attack), Organiser, December 2, 2018, the cover story covers the Amritsar attack in its entirety. The report rightly accentuated the statement of Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh that the attack had nothing to do with communalism, but is a clear case of ISI-sponsored terrorism. It was necessary to take the opportunity to expose the Khalistani design and the international network of the Sikh radicals with Amritsar attack in the background. What is most unfortunate ..

Sabarimala under Siege Apropos the cover story (Sabarimala under Siege), Organiser, November 25, 2018, brings forth a true picture of the State repression in Kerala. Hindu devotees are being heckled and beaten by the Kerala police, following the dictates of CPM Government. It is horrific! What is more appalling is the fact that after bringing the non-existing dimension of ‘gender equality’, the CPM Government has now converted Sabarimala Temple into a ‘secular dispute’. Mohan ..

Beyond divisions and partisans, Bharat speaks to us in the literary work of SL Bhyrappa. Having written primarily in Kannada, this doyen has touched the issues which encompass tradition and modernityThere are very few writers in contemporary Indian literature who cannot be straitjacketed into a particular genre of writing. Kannada literature, in particular, has been a victim of confining works into one of the several genres like Navya (Modern), Navyottara (Post-Modern), Bandaya (Rebellion), Dalita ..

On the birth anniversary of KR Malkani, the longest-serving editor of Organiser, we pay tribute to the rich legacy of the man. Malkani ji longtime associate Hemandas Motwani remembers him - Hemandas Motwani   My journey with Organiser began before the Indo-China War in 1962 and continued till April 30, 2000, after serving for 37 years in different capacities. I am witness to many ups and downs in the history of Bharat Prakashan (Delhi) Ltd. I feel Organiser was at its peak during the period ..

Marxist historians in their ideologically indoctrinated textbooks called those nationalist leaders as ‘communal’ who dared to dissect the ‘Muslim Question’; Lala Lajpat Rai was also victimised similarlyLala Lajpat Rai was a great nationalist leader is beyond doubt. What, however, perturbs us is the biased verdict of the Marxist historians who declared Lalaji, first, an extremist Hindu Nationalist, and then, a communalist or a liberal communalist afterwards.  Lala ..

To enshrine the rich nationalist legacy of the tribal communities in Bharat, and their anti-colonial struggle, a National Tribal’s Day should be commemorated after Birsa MundaBirsa Munda’s name is synonymous to anti-colonialism, and hence, he signifies the nationalist legacy of the tribal communities. While the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed every year on August 9, the date marks the day of the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Population..

True TributeApropos the cover story (True Tribute to the Iron Man), Organiser, November 4, 2018, provides a comprehensive and informative report on the Statue of Unity. It was a much needed gesture on the part of the Indian State to attribute such a high pedestal to the man who unified India, and gave us political consolidation. The fact sheet regarding the Statue provided the scale of the preparation and toil which went into the making of this glorious landmark. The whole nation should thank PM Narendra ..

“Udyog” is the word for “Industry” in Bharat in all Bharteeya languages. ‘Yoga’ is a part of ‘Udyog’. 'Yogah Karmasu Kaushalam' meaning 'Excellence in Action' was advised by Shri Krishna to Arjuna in Bhagwad Geeta. ‘Ud’ means ‘upliftment’ and ‘Yoga’ is ‘skill in work’, and when combined they give form to "Udyog"-Sandeep Singh Bharat business is carried out with a spirit of Yogi. It can be seen in ..

There are striking parallels between 1675 and 1984. While in the seventeenth century, brutal Islamic fanatic Aurangzeb got ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur ji publicly executed, in 1984, Congress leaders led the mass execution of Sikhs in North India.  Revisiting The Gruesome History Of Anti-Sikh Riots Of 1984  On October 31, while many mourn the assassination of Indira Gandhi, very few people question her dealing with the Punjab crisis, Operation Blue Star, and then mass execution ..

Sri Ramlala may be in the makeshift temple for the last 26 years and the Supreme Court too is delaying the hearing on this matter, Deepotsava-2018 in Ayodhya is going to be very special and spectacular as the Yogi Government is all set to create a world record during the celebration from November 4 to 6, 2108-Dr Shakti Kumar PandeyUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath intends to set new records in the Gunnies’ Book of World Records by lighting three lakh earthen lamps during the proposed ..

We all know the cliche quote that “Behind every successful man is a strong woman behind him” and in the case of Narayan Thakur, it is her mother who had been behind him throughout his life. Narayan gives all credit for the success to his mother Rima Devi. “What I am here today is all because of my mother. I lost my father at a very young age, but it was my mother who motivated me and make me feel special all the time”, he said.  Mother of Narayan Thakur selling paan ..

Reconstruction of Sri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is entangled in the delaying procedures of the law. Why can the Government of India not repeat what it did in the case of Somnath temple and allot the land in Sri Ramjanmabhoomi through parliamentary intervention?Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Joint General Secretary Manmohan Vaidya has said that the Government should enact a law and construct the Ram temple in the same way Sardar Patel got Somnath temple rebuilt. “Ram temple is a matter of national ..

- Adhikari Narenda Bhusan MallickThe alleged horrific killing and dismemberment of Jamal Khashoggi, the highly prestigious figure in the International Media has sparked international outrage and disgust with the sole blame being thrown upon Saudi Arabia, especially crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman being held accused of the extrajudicial killing. The accusations have concreted itself with puerile statements by Saudi Arabia who initially denied the murderous incidents having occurred within the premise ..

Communists accused Patel of killing Mahatma Gandhi, called him communal and reactionary, and vilified him even after his death. Patel’s insights on Communists explain their filth and abuse towards himIt is well-known, but must be retold, that in the past the Communist ideologues and leaders have vilified and abused almost all the national leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi, Netaji Bose, Jayaprakash Narayan, Veer Savarkar and others.  Mahatma Gandhi with Sardar Patel  P Sundarayya, ..

This year’s Sardar Jayanti is even more special. With the blessings of 130 crore Indians, the ‘Statue of Unity’ is being inaugurated today. Situated on the banks of the Narmada, the ‘Statue of Unity’ is the tallest in the world-Narendra ModiThe first half of 1947 was a critical period in India’s history. The end of colonial rule was certain, and so was India’s partition but what was uncertain was whether there would be more than one division. Prices were rising, ..

The political unity of India was the handiwork of Sardar Patel. Fortunately, he was not romantic like Nehru, and therefore he assured the paramountcy of democracy and the Indian State over all other interests and considerations Mahatma Gandhi told Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel that, “The problem of the States is so difficult that you alone can solve it.” Patel became the knight in the shining armour when the country faced the biggest problem left by the British while departing India- more ..

With the establishment of world-class incubation centre- iCreate, the deep running entrepreneurship in Gujarat is reaching new heights-Neha Sharma In January 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu launched open in Ahmedabad – iCreate (International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology) to promote Prime Minister’s ambitious program ‘Start-up India.’ The centre promotes and nurtures entrepreneurs by providing them finance, ..

Locals of Bakhtiyarpur feel that the name of their city identifies with the history of Islamic bloodshed and is a blot on their accepting and loving nature. They demand justice to history by changing the name of the city invoking the great Magadh Empire legacyHistory has many ironies! Consider this one. An invader who attacked, looted, and ruined a significant part of historical Magadh heritage is immortal there because a city and a railway station are named after him. Yes, I am talking about ‘Bakhti..

Making population policy a part of the overall sustainable goal with immediate effect is the need of the hour, and our policymakers must act in national interest before the mess is created..

Contrary to the belief that RSS is a patriarchal organisation, the functioning of Sevika Samiti and Sangh’s ideas about the feminine power demonstrate the just acknowledgement of women’s role-Priti Gandhi The year was 1936. Almost ten years after the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was formed in 1925, Laxmibai Kelkar met Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar to discuss the idea of women participating in the RSS activities. She wished that women must contribute their bit towards nation building. ..

After Sarsanghachalak’s three-day lecture series, there was a lot of discussions and muttering on whether RSS has sidelined Guruji’s thoughts. However, a patient and in-depth reading of scenario nullifies the claims Shri Madhavrao Sadashivrao Golwalkar, affectionately known as Shri Guruji The three-day lecture series of Dr Mohanji Bhagwat was an unqualified success, and as expected conversations triggered by this first of a kind interaction continue. Amongst those who attended ..

What police has been resorting to in Sabarimala and surrounding areas is nothing but blatant Stalinism. Fascism rules the roost there. It is naked arrogance and aggression of police that one could see there. Pinararyi Vijayan’s blue eyed boy and Thiruvananthapuram Range IG of Police Manoj Abraham IPS is the officer-in-charge there. He is infamous for his anti-Hindu posture and the implementation of that attitude wherever he worked in the past.  Kerala Police Confronting Peaceful Devotees ..

The brutality with which Hindu devotees of Sri Ayyappa were lathi charged by the Kerala police, it seemed that Marxist goons had put on police uniform and they were pertinent in attacking the Hindu faith. Joint General Secretary of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Dr Surendra Kumar Jain has condemned the brutal lathi charge of Kerala police on the devotees who were peacefully gathered for Satsang and prayers. CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s police not only attacked the devotees but also pelted stones on them ..

Worship of Goddess has multiple dimensions in Bharat, and therefore, we have many Navaratris. Let’s understand that what explains the multiple celebrations in different seasons-CL GadooThe word Navaratri originates from Sanskrit, Ratri means, Night and Nava mean, Nine. Sharada Navaratri is considered very sacred, auspicious when all the Divine forces are at their highest level of percipience.   Maa Durga During Navaratri, the Divine Mother Goddess is worshipped in Her various ..

Lok in Bharat was and remains the mainstream. The journey of Ramlila along with the indentured labourers in the past provides a case study to substantiate the claim Over the centuries, Ramlila has evolved into a highly venerated art form and has travelled to far corners of the globe, through Indian diaspora, not as acts of "cultural recovery", rather as fresh expressions of a persistent faith. Today, Ramalila is staged in most countries those with immigrant Hindu populations from the Indian subcontinent..

 UPLA leaders with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at Bengaluru Ashram  The leaders of United People’s Liberation Army (UPLA), after eight years of armed struggle, pledged to choose the way of democracy and peace to achieve their goals, at The Art of Living International Center in Bengaluru in the midst of 10,000 people present. The event happened with the Gandhi Jayanti.“Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s vision has inspired us to look for democratic ways of fulfilling the aspirations ..

The quiz is being conducted to motivate overseas Indian youth to enhance their knowledge about India. It is open for categories of participants –PIO, NRI & Foreign Nationals between 15 to 35 years  In pursuance of Prime Minister’s announcement, Ministry of External Affairs organized 1st edition of Bharat Ko Janiye Quiz for young overseas Indians (two categories i.e. PIOs and NRIs) in 2015-16.The second edition of 'Bharat Ko Janiye' quiz with participation of 50000 overseas ..

Apropos the cover story (Mamata’s Nandigram), Organiser, October 7, 2018, rightly argues that TMC came to power in Bengal with the clarion call of Maa, Mati, Manush, but it has failed to deliver on any of its promises. How two Dalit youths have been shot dead for merely protesting peacefully is chilling! There should be a CBI inquiry into this case. Residents of Daribhit village are right in their anger in not allowing the bodies of two Dalit students to be cremated. Shubham Chatterjee, Midnapore ..

More than 1300 thinkers and practitioners from 26 States; 250 volunteers looking after the entire organisation; presence of dignitaries like Vice President of Bharat and Speaker of the Parliament and performances by renowned artists to common tribal groups made the second edition of Lokmanthan held at Ranchi, in Jharkhand from September 27-30 a truly memorable event for every participantGreat or small, some things in the world are to be experienced, felt with the heart, not to be just touched, heard ..

The Sabarimala verdict is received with sharp reactions. To some extent, it was expected, but the women for whose entry this entire case was fought for years would come out in numbers in the name of ‘Save Sabarimala’ campaign. Generally, Hindu sects are very flexible when it comes to their customs and rituals, but this verdict has opened up many questions about the uniqueness of temple traditions and their sanctity in many ways. We will have to address those questions as a society by taking ..

Anil Dagar of Ujjain creamated over 24, 000 unclaimed dead bodies during the last 24 years. He also performs their tarpan in Pushkarji and in the Sindhu and Ganga riversWhile visiting Ujjain, the city of Mahakal recently very unusual wall writing drew my attention. The writing was: “Lawaris Lash ke Bare Mein Soochit Karen” (Inform about the unclaimed dead body). At first glance, I was confused as to what this means. I asked the driver, a resident of Ujjain, about this person. He told me ..

Across the country, individuals are working to change lives of people around them. While a group of house wives have come together to engage themselves in sewa activities, other changes are happening among tribals and marginal groups..

Nagabhushan is helping the villagers of Noorundumalai in the Krishnagiri district (TN) to help them give up liquor and tobacco addiction. A step towards realising the Gandhian swaraj..

Gandhian Constructive Programme is active and growing. While a Bengaluru based organisation works for protecting children of convicts, Arogya Mitras are providing healthcare in remote areas..

Sarsanghachalak Shri Mohan Bhagwat delivered a lecture series on RSS Vision – Future Bharat, and besides usual naysayers, for everyone, it created a positive vibration. Some might have started interpreting it as the new RSS; the reality is, with the same philosophical foundation of Hindutva, the Sangh has laid down the same vision it stands for, for the larger audience..

Despite all efforts to derail or spread negative contours about the World Hindu Congress, 2018, the mega event at the historic city of Chicago not just took place with three plenary sessions and seven parallel conferences but celebrated the message of Universal Brotherhood propagated by Swami Vivekananda in the Western World..

Apropos (Lecture Series to convey RSS Perspective) Organiser, September 9, 2018, since the Congress president Rahul Gandhi always wears black glasses, he sees black on all sides. Sometimes, he sees terrorists in the Sangh Shakhas, while sometimes he compares the RSS with the terrorist outfits like the Muslim Brotherhood and ISIS. It seems the impact of foreign race still dominates him...

Apropos the cover story (Kerala Calling), Organiser, September 2, 2018, the ground report of the flood fury comprehensively highlights the story of brotherhood and common struggle in the flood-hit State...

In Kashmir valley, the happenings of this year Bakrid were not as usual but specifically planned and executed to send certain signals to the new Governor..

Swaraj during the Independence Struggle was not limited to the ‘Self-Rule’. The ‘Swa’ in Swaraj also meant self-thinking based on civilisational wisdom. Despite many efforts during the Independence struggle, Bharatiya mind is still grappling with the colonial mindset. From global politics to family issues, everything is understood and interpreted from the Western prism. The liberals and the Communists take pride in denying everything that is Indic. On the other hand, common people who cherish and ..

The Minister gave away CSR awards to winners under different categories: education, healthcare, skill development, women empowerment and livelihoods..

Speaking to Organiser, three of the five petitioners Adv Prerna Kumari, Adv Sudha Pal and Adv Lakshmi Shastri said that they did not have a better understanding of the customs or Tantric traditions being practised at the Sabarimala temple when they signed the petition..

The involvement of Catholic Church in child sexual abuse scandals world over is an old saga. The stories of cover-ups and paying compensations to the victims are doing rounds in the Western world. The recent cases of baby-lifting and nun-rapes should be seen in this light of global abuses..

Churches in Kerala are contaminated by thugs and fraudsters disguised as priests. Their sins could be a blight on the message of God..

Mata Amritanandamayi Math has selected 101 villages in India with the goal to help them become self-reliant role-model villages..

The fire that was lit in the kitchen at Vadalur still continues to burn without break for over 150 years feeding every visitor thrice a day ..

Startup India is steadily scripting success stories on the ground. The brisk pace of changing lives for better is the new air in which Bharat lives..

PM reviews preparations for launch of Health Assurance programme under Ayushman Bharat..

Full Text and Audio of Prime Minister’s Address in Mann Ki Baat Programme ..