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Historical and Civilisational Studies

The Third Battle of Panipat- India’s Most Momentous Battle

On January 22, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a talk on 'The Third Battle of Panipat- India’s most momentous battle' by Col. Ajay Singh (Retd.). He has authored multiple books and over 200 articles in a wide range o....

January 31, 2025 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Interaction , Indian history , Third Battle of Panipat , Maratha Empire

Developments in India in the Field of Culture in 2024

Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF Article

India witnessed several major developments in the field of culture in the year 2024. Major discoveries were made through archaeological excavations in different parts of India. Several ongoing research works in the field of archaeology are on the pre....

January 16, 2025 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Article , Ayodhya , Ram Mandir , Buddhism , UNESCO World Heritage site , Nalanda , Archaeological Survey of India , Rakhigarhi , Keeladi , Ahom Dynasty , Relics of Lord Buddha , Charaideo Moidams , Repatriation of Cultural Property

Creation of Barahanagar Matha: First Hermitage of Ramakrishna Sangha

Nirmalendu Roy Article

It was past midnight of the last day of Shravana of Bengali Era of 1293, 16 August 1886 as per the Gregorian Callender, Thakur Sri Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa, the God-incarnate in the eyes of his ardent devotees, breathed his last at 0102 hours at Ka....

January 10, 2025 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Article , Swami Vivekananda , Kolkata , Ramakrishna Mission , Ramakrishna Paramhansa , Sarada Devi , Barahanagar Matha , Belur Math , Goddess Kali , Sanatan Dharma

Reflections

S Gurumurthy, Chairman, VIF Commentary

Left Historians were noseled by Karl Marx and Max Weber who influenced 20th Century Indian intellectualism, academics and historians. Karl Marx two articles in New York Harold Tribune in 1854 and Max Webers religion of Hinduism & Buddhism were their ....

December 30, 2024 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Commentary , Buddhism , Hinduism , Indian society , Indian civilisations , karma , Karl Marx , Max Webers

The Forgotten ‘Student Movement’ of East Pakistan

Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF Article

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

Dr Hafeezur Rahman Article

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 -- ....

December 07, 2024 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Article , Dara Shukoh , Inter Faith Dialogue , Kitab-i-Maknun , Upnishads

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

Prof (Dr) Debasis Bhattacharya

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....

December 06, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Historical and Civilisational Studies , India , Indian Ocean Region , Book Reviews , Indonesia , India Indonesia relations , 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....

December 05, 2024 Vimarsh , Historical and Civilisational Studies , Buddhism , Silk Road , Nalanda , Sanskrit , The Golden Road , William Dalrymple

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....

November 22, 2024 National Security and Strategic Studies , Historical and Civilisational Studies , Security , Human Security , Non-Traditional Security , Swami Vivekanada.

Exploring India's Soft Power Assets: Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Revisited

Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF

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