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Jamnalal Bajaj, The Fifth Son

Every great movement is remembered through its iconic leaders, yet its deepest foundations are often laid by those who choose to surrender privilege in the service of a larger...

Gandhi more relevant than ever, even in India

Looking at the present state of affairs in India, the birthplace of Gandhi, one would probably surmise that Gandhism, whatever the term may mean, cannot have any relevance in this twenty-first century. Gandhi is rightly called the Father of the Nation because he single-handedly stood up against the mighty British Empire, without any arms, and brought independence to India. However, today, Gandhi is mostly forgotten and his relevance questioned even by his ardent devotees. Today, Gandhi is remembered in India mostly on his birthday, which is celebrated as a national holiday, rather as a ritual.

Invoking 1992 riots, Pawar asks BJP-Sena to hasten Mahagovt formation

Over a week now, the BJP and Shiv Sena...

Martyred on Diwali day, Maharshi Dayanand ‘fought’ against Brahminical caste order

On the Diwali day of 1883, Maharishi Dayanand, the...

Impending Babri Judgment: For true closure, Muslims must re-visit their faith

It is more or less clear that the Supreme...

Questioning the Frontiers: Rabindranath Tagore and Romain Rolland

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Savarkar wanted Manu Smruti as Constitution for Hindus

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Nehru contemplated a strike on Pak to save J&K in 1947-48? Modi Govt withholds info: RTI

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Remembering Ashfaqullah Khan – Muslim Assertion Against British Imperialism

First published on: October 23, 2018Today marks the 117th...

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