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Integrating India's Heritage in Indian Education – Part 2
Continued from Integrating India’s Heritage in Indian Education – Part 1 Rather than deal with theoretical principles, let us give a few...


Integrating India’s Heritage in Indian Education – Part 1
“Indian” education? Few countries boast such a rich cultural heritage as India, yet the average Indian student is exposed to almost none...


The Ethical Paradox of the Jñāna-Karma Dialectic and Its Solution in the Yoga Vāśiṣṭha – 1
Some seekers of moksha or absolute liberation are often perplexed by an ethical dilemma: is it too selfish to seek my own liberation...


Ayurveda Contributing to Wholesome Living, Inner Peace, Strength Will Continue To Receive Acceptance
Nestled amidst the healing greenery of Kottakal in Malappuram district is the Arya Vaidya Sala, founded in 1902 by the late Vaidyaratnam...


I Learnt Indian Dances for the Philosophical Understanding of Their Spiritual Context: Eshani Lasya
Born in Portugal in 1980 as Eurica Luz, dancer and visual artist, Eshani Lasya is the Director of EKA [dance company] and co-founder of...


The Name Game: 3 Fascinating Facts About Chinese Names
We know you’ve had it marked on your calendar for months now, but March 1 was Fun Facts About Names Day. Yep. But wait, wait, before you...


Meghavahana and Amritaprabha: Ancient Connect of Kashmir and Assam
Meghavahana and Amritaprabha! One was the prince of Kashmir from the Gonanda dynasty and the other the princess of Pragjyotishpur (Assam)...


India Through Kalidasa’s Eyes (5th CE)
Far back in time, King Raghu, an ancestor of Lord Ram and ruler of the Ikshvaku dynasty, conquered the region of Aparanta (today's...


Ayurveda has Much to Offer; Its Simple Application Can Transform one’s Daily Life: Dr Gangadharan
Vaidya Dr. G. G. Gangadharan’s book - Ayurveda: The True way to restore your health and Happiness is being released today. The book does...


How the Indian Icon Nataraja Danced His Way From Ancient History to Modern Physics
Dancing before a corpse wasn’t a new idea to me. Discovering a god in it is what left me stunned. Decades of watching movies in multiple...


Mian’splained: An Illustrated Guide to Chinese Noodles
It’s safe to say that most regions of China have some kind of famous local noodle variety — yet much like dumplings, the word “noodle”...


Epidemics, Public Health and State Responsibility: What Sastras Say
Pandemic is not a war. It’s a development challenge. Charaka Samhita, ancient Indian Ayurvedic text, names epidemic as...


Heritage is best education
OTTAWA, May 24 (Xinhua) -- "My heritage has shaped my values, my personality, my goals, and much more," said Cen Huang, Vice Provost and...


India’s Impact on French Thought & Literature
In any colonial domination, the conqueror is often more profoundly influenced by the conquered than he could have anticipated. India’s...


Public Opinion in Bharatavarsha in a Pre-News Era: A Delightful History of 5000 Years
The word Rajan (or King) means one who can keep the people contented. Power and authority vested in the king implicitly rested on the...


Carbon Dating Shows UP’s Sanauli Had Chariot-Riding Warriors In 1900 BC, Here’s What It Means
The discovery of three pre-Iron Age chariots in the present-day Western Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district in June 2018 had electrified the...


What India Taught The World About Chess
From the very origin of our beautiful game to the current global online chess phenomenon, India has contributed significantly to the...


The seven mothers of Hinduism
Shakti, the creative and energetic force of the Divine, is described in Hindu scriptures as being a motherly Goddess, whose loving,...


Life of valour and sacrifice: On 400th birth anniversary we retrace Guru Tegh Bahadur’s dharmic path
In Indian history, Guru Shri Tegh Bahadur’s personality shines resplendent like a bright constellation. He was born in Amritsar to Guru...


The Hindu Roots of Yoga
“The essence of yoga is to reach oneness with God” — K Pattabhi Jois Hinduism contains within it six major schools of thought, or...
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