On July 11, 2025, India marked a proud moment in heritage conservation as the Maratha Military Landscapes of India were officially added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. This inclusion not only celebrates the Maratha…
Since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office in May 2014, India has witnessed a remarkable surge in the number of its UNESCO World Heritage Sites. As of July 2025, 14 new sites have been inscribed…
Gurutvakarshan in Surya Siddhanta: Ancient India’s Understanding of Gravity The term gurutvakarshan (गुरुत्वाकर्षण), derived from Sanskrit, translates literally to “attraction due to heaviness” or “gravitational pull.” This concept, widely seen today as a scientific term…
The idea of Hind Swaraj, as conceptualized by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, holds deep historical, cultural, and civilizational significance. At a time when large parts of the Indian subcontinent were ruled by foreign powers—particularly the Mughal…
India’s ancient medical heritage, Ayurveda, is one of the oldest holistic healing systems in the world. Rooted in the Vedas and developed over thousands of years, Ayurveda offers a comprehensive approach to health—encompassing physical, mental,…
The Forgotten Civilization of Kutch: India’s Ancient Coastal Foragers Before the Harappans Long before the iconic cities of the Harappan civilization took shape, the vast salt plains and mangrove-lined shores of Kutch in Gujarat were…
The Gupta Empire, which thrived from approximately 320 CE to 550 CE, is often remembered as a golden age in Indian history. It was a period of remarkable advancements in art, literature, science, and governance.…
Swami Vivekananda’s Vision of Maya: A Path to Practical Vedanta Swami Vivekananda, one of India’s most revered spiritual teachers, delivered a profound lecture titled “Practical Vedanta – Part I” in London on November 10, 1896.…
The Sanskrit phrase “Yad Bhāvam Tad Bhavati” translates to “As is the feeling or belief, so is the becoming.” This ancient wisdom, deeply rooted in Indian philosophy, conveys a profound psychological and spiritual truth: our…
The Colonial Legacy of Doubting Bhagwan Ram’s Historical Existence The question of whether Bhagwan Ram was a historical figure or a mythological creation has long been debated in India, and the very nature of this…