As I write this, Russian forces have begun their attack on Ukraine. There are credible reports of troops having crossed the border and casualties from the invasion. Many experts are analyzing the situation from a geo-political and strategic lens. However, I would like to zoom out from the situation and...Read More
Legendary singer, Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar has been the voice of India for several decades. She remained India’s most beloved and respected singer for over 70 years. But, she was much more than just a singer. She was a cultural icon – one that represented the ethos of ‘post independence...Read More
The need for a quality youth leadership that is driven by the values of Bharat has never been as strong as it has been in recent times. To understand its significance, one needs to feel and palpate the collective consciousness. When you do that, what you will see emerging is...Read More
2000 years ago, India was the global seat of higher learning. Universities like Takshashila attracted learners from all over the world and created some of the finest leaders and scholars in human history including Chanakya and Chandragupta, and knowledge systems like Ayurveda and Arthashastra. The hallmark of such education was...Read More
India is the land of festivities, and celebrating these festivals reflects the country’s rich cultural abundance. These festivals bring with them a wave of excitement and happiness. Breaking the humdrum of daily routine, these festivals bring with them a wave of excitement, happiness, and hope even in the most difficult...Read More
I’m sitting in my London garden. It’s mid-spring and the garden is in full bloom. The daffodils and tulips have strutted their stuff beautifully over the past weeks and have now started to retreat, as the cycle of life dictates they must. The birds are singing their hearts out, probably...Read More
“The leaders of our society have never been generals or kings but Rishis. When you are a Rishi, you become a blessing to humankind. This is Rishihood.” Swami Vivekananda The years 2010-2014 was interesting times when leaders like Anna Hazare, Arvind Kejriwal and Narendra Modi brought a new kind of...Read More
Vasishtha Kavyakantha Ganapati Muni was a seer who dedicated his life to revive and renew ancient Indian wisdom. Sāmrājyanibandhanam is a Sanskrit text composed by the Muni and proposed as the constitution for India.Read More
