Society & Culture

In yet another instance of Kanwariyas being attacked by fanatics of the 'minority' community, women & girl devotees of Bhagwan Shiv taking part in...

This essay is based on an inquiry in which I wondered why: Hindu kids and even adults in America are apologetic about their religion,...

Both Hindus and Muslims are humans, but both think and react differently.  One over-reacts and other deflects. Although, we all know some of the...

In any country or region, media plays a powerful role in influencing people’s beliefs and world views on a topic. If someone controls the...

I often feel challenged when asked to speak at climate change gatherings. Especially so, at events like the five-day Rebel Camp that Extinction Rebellion...

yatra nāryastu pūjyante ramante tatra devatāḥ| yatraitāstu na pūjyante sarvāstatrāphalāḥ kriyāḥ ||  This, one of the most prominent and esteemed ancient Sanskrit shlokas, describes the importance...

In very recent past, 3 Hindu girls have been brutally snatched away from Hindu samaj. Their names should be etched in our collective memory:...

At independence, Bharat had 8% Muslim population, while the areas that went to Pakistan (including today's Bangladesh) had 22% Hindu/Sikh population. Today, Pakistan’s Hindu/Sikh...

A few years before he passed away in 2016, Umberto Eco, an Italian contemporary writer, said: “Social media gives legions of idiots the right to...

Sameeksha V, from Channapatna (also called as 'City of Toys'), who represented Bharat in the 4th Yoga World Championship held at Bulgaria from 28-30th...