Historical and Civilisational Studies
The Forgotten ‘Student Movement’ of East Pakistan

On Wednesday, 17th July 2024, top officials of Dhaka University announced the suspension of classes and closure of the university dorms following violent protests against quotas for government jobs. December 10, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Historical and Civilisational Studies , Article , East Pakistan , Sheikh Mujibur Rahman , Ayub Khan , Bangladesh Liberation War , Bhasha Andolan , Dhaka University , Shaheed Minar , Yahya Khan , 16 December

Dara Shukoh: Pioneer of Inter-faith Dialogue

In the annals of medieval Indian history, Prince Dara Shukoh, the eldest son of Mughal Emperor Shahjahan, shines as a learned personality of considerable eminence, so much so that his influence is felt even to this day. He was a man of many parts -- ....

India-Indonesia Relations – A Civilizational Partnership; Ed. Vinod Anand; Pentagon Press 2024, New Delhi, ISBN 978-881-980002-7-9

As India and Indonesia have embarked into commemorating and celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, the joint publication of edited volume titled India-Indonesia Relations – A Civilizational Partnership....

Vimarsh - The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World by William Dalrymple

On November 25, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a Vimarsh on the book ‘The Golden Road: How Ancient India transformed the world' by Mr. William Dalrymple, a renowned historian, writer, broadcaster, curator and journalist. H....

Swami Vivekananda on Human and Non-Traditional Security

Swami Vivekananda’s concept of security was deeply holistic, encompassing the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of human life. He believed that genuine security could not be attained solely through material wealth or physical protection; i....

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....

Air India Flight 182: A Tale of Canada's Pampering of Canadian Khalistani Terror

Canada as a country is renowned for its maple forests producing sweet maple syrup, beaver dams built by hard-working beavers, good-looking actors with the name Ryan, the best view of Niagara Falls, and, of course, an unbiased justice system and effic....

Revisiting Cooperation in South Asia from Vivekananda’s Perspective

Abstract
Western scholars and thinkers have dominated the field of international relations. Be it the study of world affairs or regional affairs, western perspectives have paved the way for their understanding. This paper looks beyond the....

From Operation Desert Hawk to Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

About 59 years ago, in the year 1965, India was experiencing an extreme food shortage across the country. The monsoon had failed badly in the year, and the subsequent droughts had severely impacted food production.

My humble Homage to the great man, Ratan Tata

Ratan Tata my friend whom I admired immensely is no more. My 5 decades of relation with him became more intense during & after globalisation hit Indian industry like a tsunami. Indian businessmen were selling out. I met many of them, but found Ratan ....

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