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Basics of Indian Philosophy
Professor Dr. (Ms.) Shashiprabha Kumar, Distinguished Fellow, VIF

“This introductory book on Indian philosophy is thoughtfully crafted for beginners and inquisitive readers interested in exploring the core concepts and varied traditions of this rich intellectual heritage. It is not aimed at advanced scholars or...

June 11, 2025
Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags:Environmental Awareness, Indian philosophy, Vedas, Vedic Feminism
Beyond Boundaries: Cooperation in the BIMSTEC Framework

Beyond Boundaries: Cooperation in the BIMSTEC Framework, edited by Vinod Anand and Prerna Gandhi, offers a comprehensive examination of the evolving role of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (...

May 22, 2025
Neighbourhood Studies
Tags:BIMSTEC, Climate Change, economic integration, Maritime Security, sustainable development
Hindu-Buddhist Philosophy on Conflict Avoidance and Environment Consciousness - Samvad III-A Global Initiative

Due to interim greed and a desire for dominance, humanity is facing significant violence and environmental destruction, which threaten not only our lives and values but also the future of our planet. The current trend of environmental degradation...

March 26, 2025
Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags:Conflict Avoidance, Environment Consciousness, Hindu Buddhist Philosophy, Samvad III
India - Indonesia Relations: A Civilisational Partnership
Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, VIF

Indonesia and India are maritime neighbours that have strong cultural, civilisational and historical bonds. This edited volume commemorates the 75th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations and reviews the evolving relationship...

November 27, 2024
International Relations and Diplomacy
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Exploring India's Soft Power Assets: Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Revisited
Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF
Dr Arpita Mitra

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) has nurtured deliberations on the concept of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' and its strategic relevance for the world today since 2019. The concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam was the culmination point in a...

November 22, 2024
Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags:foreign policy, India Soft Power, Indian Knowledge Systems, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
Design Thinking for Resurgent Bharat
Dr Mihir Bholey

Design, an ancient human endeavor, evolved into a profession in the early twentieth century when Walter Gropius founded the Bauhaus. He aimed to unify craftsmen, artists, and architects to break down the futile class distinctions prevailing in...

August 21, 2024
Governance and Political Studies
Tags:Amrit Kaal, Climate Change, Design Thinking, Healthcare, Public policy, sustainable development, Urbanization
History of Ancient India (Set of 11 Volumes)
Dr Dilip K. Chakrabarti, Editor, VIF History Volumes

It is imperative to reassess, formulate and develop India’s civilizational and cultural imperatives in an increasingly globalised world. The nation’s perception of its ancient history plays a major role in this. The present series on the history...

April 25, 2024
Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags:ancient India, Buddhism and Hinduism, dharma, Hinduism, India Interrelations with the World, Literary Ideas
Pakistan Insights 2023
Tilak Devasher

Pakistan Insights 2023 is the fourth in the ‘Pakistan Insights’ series brought out by the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) to deepen understanding of Pakistan. Ideas for the various chapters are based on monthly discussions held in the...

January 10, 2024
Pakistan, Neighbourhood Studies
Tags:Climat Change, CPEC, Indo Pak, Pakistan Army, Strategic Posture, Women and Children
India and the Changing World Order (Emerging paradigm shift in the changing global, political and economic order)
S Gurumurthy, Chairman, VIF

India and the Changing World breaks free from conventional boundaries, delving fearlessly into the realms of emerging civilizational, religious, and historical matters. Its purpose lies in sparking essential conversations about broader matters,...

November 10, 2023
International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags:Changing World Order, Civilization, Indian democracy, post-Cold War
Vedic Prayers for Global Peace and Universa Well-being
Professor Dr. (Ms.) Shashiprabha Kumar, Distinguished Fellow, VIF

The present book intends to highlight universal Vedic vision and provide an overview of ennobling ideas enshrined in the four Vedas. It contains select Vedic mantras in Sanskrit , with Hindi and English translation, which solicit peace and...

September 15, 2023
Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags:Culture, Global peace, One Earth One Family, Sanskrit, Vedas, Vedic Prayers
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