On September 28, India celebrates the birth anniversary of Bhagat Singh, one of the greatest sons of our soil, a youth icon who became the symbol of courage, sacrifice, and revolutionary thought. His life was short, just 23 years, but his fire lit up the entire nation and still inspires generations. Bhagat Singh was not…
Category: Books
India: Mother of Us All
How much do we really know about the civilisation that has influenced the world for thousands of years? India: Mother of Us All, compiled by Bhikshu Chaman Lal, is a book that deserves to be read not only by Indians but by anyone who wants to understand India and its place in the story of…
Pochishe Boishakh – Ekla Chalo Re
Today, on 9 May 2026, the sacred occasion of Pochishe Boishakh — the 25th day of the Bengali month of Boishakh — marks Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti, the Biswakabi (World Poet), lovingly called Gurudev. A Bengali polymath, philosopher, poet, composer, educationist, and visionary thinker, Tagore continues to inspire humanity across generations through his timeless words, songs,…
We Have Never Been Woke: Awareness Is Not Enough
In We Have Never Been Woke, sociologist Musa al-Gharbi challenges a widely accepted belief: that modern society is becoming more just simply because it talks more about justice. Today, activism is visible everywhere—on social media, in corporate messaging, and in public discussions. The language of equality and rights has become common. But the book raises…
The One Freedom No One Can Take Away
On March 26, we remember Viktor E. Frankl, whose timeless words remind humanity of a truth that no power can erase: “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” This idea, central to…
Paramahansa Yogananda – The Father of Yoga in the West
On 5 January, we commemorate the birth anniversary of Paramahansa Yogananda (1893–1952), one of India’s most luminous spiritual masters and a timeless guide for humanity. For Indians, Yogananda represents the highest expression of our spiritual heritage—one that speaks not only to monks or seekers, but to everyday people living in a fast-changing modern world. For…
NATIONAL CONSTITUTION DAY: A New India Needs a New Constituion
India Has Changed, But Has Our Constitution? Every time we look around, we see a nation that has transformed beyond recognition.From technology to transportation, from clothing to communication, from education to lifestyle — everything in Bharat has undergone massive upgrades since Independence. We have modern vehicles, digital systems, smart cities, a newly built Parliament, advanced…
The Bread of Blood and The Bread of Milk
Once, Guru Nanak Dev Ji and his companion Bhai Mardana Ji were traveling from village to village, spreading the message of truth and righteousness. They arrived in a town where two men lived — Bhai Lalo and Malik Bhago. Bhai Lalo was a poor carpenter who earned his livelihood through hard work and honesty. He…
Loren Eiseley: The Poet-Scientist of Nature and the Parable of The Star Thrower
Every year, on September 3, admirers of literature, science, and philosophy remember Loren Eiseley (1907–1977)—the American anthropologist, educator, and essayist whose works continue to stir hearts and awaken minds. Though he trained as a scientist, Eiseley had the soul of a poet. His writings bridged two worlds: the rigorous discipline of paleontology and the timeless…
The Revolutionaries: A Tribute to India’s Unsung Heroes
This first-look offers a glimpse into the upcoming series adapted from Sanjeev Sanyal’s celebrated and widely acclaimed book, Revolutionaries: The Other Story of How India Won Its Freedom. The Revolutionaries tells the powerful story of brave young Indian freedom fighters who believed that armed resistance was not just vital but indispensable to ending the British…