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Voices from Jallianwala Bagh
Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF Article

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre on April 13, 1919, in Amritsar, Punjab, was a watershed moment between the era of moderate politics at the national level and the emergence of mass nationalist movements against British imperialism in India. On this day,....

April 12, 2024 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Article , Punjab , Martial Law , Amritsar , Jallianwala Bagh massacre , Baisakhi , British imperialism , Reginald Dyer , Rowlatt Act , Proclamation , Indian National Congress , The Congress Punjab Enquiry , Hunter Commission , Disorders Inquiry Committee
Looking Back at General Zorawar Singh and his Campaigns: An Assessment
Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF Article

Zorawar Singh was a prominent military commander and statesman in the army of Maharaja Gulab Singh of Jammu and Kashmir. He played a pivotal role in defining the modern political boundaries of the Union Territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir. Zo....

March 22, 2024 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Article , Central Asia , Jammu and Kashmir , Buddhism , Ladakh , Gilgit-Baltistan , Xinjiang , Sikh Empire , Maharaja Gulab Singh , Dogra , Kishtwar , Kashmiri shawls
Ramayan Men Samrik Sanskriti: Antarrashtriy Sambandhon Kaa Indic Siddhant by Dr. Anoop Kumar Gupta; Publication: Manak Publication, INC Pvt. Ltd., Delhi; Language: Hindi, First Edition 2023; ISBN: 978-93-91897-25-3
Prof Hari Bansh Jha

Several studies have been conducted on different dimensions of strategic issues in different parts of the world. Even many studies have been carried out on various dimensions of the Hindu epic Ramayana, which is believed to have been written first by....

March 04, 2024 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Book Reviews , Culture , Samrik Sanskriti , Ramayan
India's Strategic Outlook & its Civilisational Approach
S Gurumurthy, Chairman, VIF

Chairman VIF, Shri S Gurumurthy's keynote address delivered at the VIF as part of the capsule course for serving Naval Officers. (6th February 2024)....

February 09, 2024 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Indian Civilisation , Podcast , Strategic Outlook
स्वामी जी का कर्मयोगः कर्म का मार्गदर्शक
Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Commentary

स्वामी विवेकानंद की 162वीं जयंती पर, हम उन्हें समस्त भारत के, खास कर युवाओं के लिए, एक महानतम प्रती�....

January 19, 2024 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Commentary , कर्म , स्वामी जी , कर्मयोग
Swami Ji’s Karma Yoga : A Guide for Action
Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Commentary

On the 162nd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, we remember him as one of the greatest icons for India, especially for the youth. His birth anniversary is celebrated as the National Youth Day. He will always remain an inspiration for the uplift....

January 15, 2024 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Commentary , Vivekananda , Karma Yoga , Duty
The Unique Message of Swami Vivekananda
Dr Arpita Mitra Commentary

Swami Vivekananda is yugacharya, the prophet of this age, not only for India but for the whole world. His message is the same as the eternal message of India, the sanatana dharma taught by the rishis (seers) of yore, cast in a mo....

January 12, 2024 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Commentary , Swami Vivekananda , Vedanta , Shakti , Advaita , karma , mukti , Ramakrishna , rishis
Swami Vivekananda: Illuminating Paths for a Transformative World
Dr J.R. Bhatt, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

Every year we celebrate the life of Swami Vivekananda by remembering his works, ideals, eruditeness, and with fondness, purpose, and ideas to uplift human spirit and endeavour. At this 161st Birth Anniversary, it is a time to pause, ponder and reflec....

January 12, 2024 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Commentary , India , Swami Vivekananda , National Youth Day , Swamiji , Bhagvad Gita , Parliament of Religions , Western ideas
स्वामी विवेकानंद के जीवन पर माता सीता और भगवान राम का प्रभाव
Nikhil Yadav Article

वर्ष 2024 का प्रथम महीना भारत ही नहीं बल्कि सम्पूर्ण मानवता के लिए शुभ और ऐतिहासिक बनने जा रहा है, अ....

January 12, 2024 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Article , स्वामी विवेकानंद , राम मंदिर , रामायण , आदर्श नारी
Nurturing the Divine: Swami Vivekananda's Vision for Women and Womanhood
Rakshith Shetty Article

Swami Vivekananda consistently emphasised that India's decline was largely attributed to its neglect of women.[1] Throughout history, illustrious figures such as Maitreyi and Gar....

January 12, 2024 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Article , Swami Vivekananda , Vedas , American women , motherhood , Savitri , Shakti , Sita , Women power
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