The demand for proportionate reservation—where caste, religion, or community groups receive seats in education, jobs, and politics strictly based on their share of the population—has become increasingly vocal in India’s socio-political discourse. At first glance,…
The Great Male Bottleneck in Ancient India: A Genetic Clue to the Mahabharata War? Modern science, particularly genetics, is revealing extraordinary truths about the deep past of human civilizations—truths that often challenge or validate long-held…
Ramayana is Itihaas, Not Myth: Reclaiming the Historical Legacy of a Civilizational Epic The Ramayana is often relegated to the category of “mythology” in modern academic and popular discourse, especially under the influence of colonial…
Introduction Adi Shankaracharya, the great 8th-century philosopher and spiritual master, was a pivotal figure in the revival of Hinduism during a time of religious fragmentation and intellectual decline. Known for establishing the philosophy of Advaita…
The Uniqueness of Varanasi: A City with Three Universally Shared Names Varanasi, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, occupies a unique place in the cultural and spiritual fabric of India. It is not…
The Etymology of Delhi: Tracing the Origins of India’s Capital Delhi, the grand capital of modern India, is a city of immense antiquity and layered history. From ancient Rajput dynasties to the Delhi Sultanate, from…
Mahatma Gandhi’s contribution to Indian society goes far beyond the political sphere of independence. His true genius lay in his moral vision — a vision where social justice was not a product of legislative engineering,…
Kashmir and Kashyap Rishi: A Sacred Connection The name “Kashmir” evokes images of pristine mountains, tranquil valleys, and an ancient civilization steeped in spiritual and cultural richness. Few people today realize that the origins of…
Great Sages of Ancient India: A Glimpse into Their Legacy India’s ancient civilization was deeply enriched by the wisdom and contributions of numerous revered sages, known as “Sants” or “Rishis.” These enlightened beings laid the…
India is not just a land of festivals and philosophy—it is also a civilization that has preserved its food heritage for thousands of years. Among the dishes that have sustained Indians from the Vedic age…