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Indian Knowledge Systems

Exploring India's Soft Power Assets: Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Revisited

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 cultur....

November 22, 2024 Historical and Civilisational Studies , foreign policy , Book Published , Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam , Indian Knowledge Systems , India Soft Power

Culture and Civilisational Digest: October-2024

Marathi gets classical language status: Celebrations in literary world- The Times of India

In a historic decision, Marathi, the language spoken by millions in Maharashtra and beyond, was officially declared a ‘classical' language by the....

November 07, 2024 Archaeological Survey of India , Indian Knowledge Systems , Culture And Civilisation , Manuscripts , Marathi , Classical Languages of India , Nangara museum , Çatalhöyük , Intangible Cultural Heritage Day , International Abhidhamma Divas , Jama Masjid , Sangeet Natak Akademi , Thatiyaand Matki

Revival of the Ancient Indian Martial Art of Kalaripayattu

Rohith Krishna Positive Bharat

Kalaripayattu or Kalari is popularly known as the ‘mother of martial arts’ for specific reasons. The term ‘Kalari’ refers to the martial art and the arena where it is taught and practiced, while ‘payattu’ means combat or practice. The tra....

May 10, 2023 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Self-reliance , health , Tradition , IKS , Positive Bharat , Indian Knowledge Systems , Martial Art , Kalari