The long hidden blood stained history of holocaust in Nazi Germany, though replete with infamy and grievous prejudices against the jews, has a few names of personalities in store who jeopardised themselves and went beyond their boundaries to rescue and shelter thousands of jews from the dungeons of concentration camps. The systematic and utterly hostile […]Read More
Also known as ancient Jericho, tell es-Ruler is possibly one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. Located in Jordan Valley near modern-day city of Jericho in West Bank, Tell es-Ruler is a place where history, mythology and paleontology come together. Also sometimes referred to as the “oldest city on earth,” this ancient […]Read More
Did you know that a woman philosopher and scholar defeated Shankaracharya in a debate which lasted for 21 days? If not, keep reading to meet one of the highly learned and ingenious female scholars of vedic times. She debated with Shankaracharya on behalf of her husband when he started losing and emerged victorious. Ubhaya Bharti’s […]Read More
Maitreyi was one of the great female saints of India who chose the path to immortality over her husband’s materialistic wealth. She was a highly learned and knowledgeable sage paving the educational path for women to come. Having written ten hymns for the Rig Veda, Maitreyi has become one of the few women philosophers who […]Read More
The Manava Purana, a significant yet lesser-known text within the vast corpus of Hindu scriptures, offers profound insights into the spiritual and cultural heritage of ancient India. This Purana is one of the eighteen Upapuranas, serving as a supplementary text to the major Puranas in Hindu literature. It is particularly focused on the duties, responsibilities, […]Read More
Known as the most maverick princess of the Royal British household, Princess Diana who though not became the queen of the country but won immense love as the queen of people’s heart, was a woman of her own spirit, a devoted mother of the two future princes, an eloquent fashionista with a deeply controversial life […]Read More
‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ are not new ideals or initiatives lately being emphasised upon by the government of India but could well be found deeply ingrained in the swadeshi ideology nurtured and propelled by the triumvirate of Lal of Punjab, Pal of Bengal and Bal of Maharashtra. The celebrated trio of the national […]Read More
The Kapila Purana is a notable piece of Hindu religious literature. As one of the eighteen Upapuranas, it explores different areas of cosmology, theology, and philosophy. This text is credited to the sage Kapila, who is respected as the founder of the Samkhya school of thought. This text provides a great insight into old Indian […]Read More
In Indian history fame and recognition never made it to the forefront. Despite their blood sweat and tears, their stories often remain buried beneath the tales of more prominent figures. Yet, it was these quiet patriots, those who worked tirelessly behind the scenes, who helped shape the India’s destiny. One such hero was Sher Singh […]Read More
Nimbarka, also known as Nimbarkacharya, was a Hindu philosopher and theologian who founded the Nimbarka Sampradaya, a tradition within Vaishnavism. He is best known for his teachings on the dualistic-non-dualistic philosophy called Dvaitadvaita. Nimbarka’s devotion to Radha and Krishna and his unique philosophical contributions have left a lasting impact on Hinduism. Nimbarka was born in […]Read More