Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Culture and History

From the year without summer to Communism and diseases: With the disasters we have endured over centuries, was 2020 really that bad?

For civilisations that have seen the plagues, earthquakes, colonisation and the atrocities of communist rules, the COVID outbreak is a minor ordeal that will soon be overcome.

With COVID protocols in place, Haridwar Kumbh Mela shortened to 48 days in 2021

Kumbh 2021 to be celebrated amid Covid-19 restrictions for 48 days instead of the usual three and half months .

Was the resurrection of Jesus actually resuscitation? A Vedantic perspective on the Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Many believe that Jesus had fainted due to some liquid given to him, and therefore his resurrection was actually a resuscitation

Conversions, land grabbing, abuse and brainwashing of the next generation: Why India needs to counter ‘The Church’

Anti-conversion laws and rules for NGOs are not enough, the Indian government needs to employ stricter methods to counter The Church.

What is a Hindu Temple: Their Symbolism and Vastu Shastra

A Hindu temple is not essentially only a place to perform religious rites; it is more of a teerth, a place where one goes to seek union with the Supreme Consciousness.

When Lord Jagannath had to go hungry and beg on the streets: The story of ‘Manabasa Gurubara’ in Odisha

Every Thursday in the current month of Margashira, every Odia household gets ready to welcome Maa Laxmi into their homes.

Mann Ki Baat: Canada to return ancient Maa Annapurna idol stolen from Varanasi temple 100 years back, says PM Modi

Emphasising the rich Indian culture and traditions, Prime Minister in his monthly address to the nation said that the World Heritage Week provides a wonderful opportunity to the lovers of culture to revisit the past and to know about the history of these important milestones.

The Dravidian Movement and the Devadasi Abolition Act: Did a ‘Brahiminical conspiracy’ oppose reforms to the practice as alleged?

The Dravidian movement has long claimed a contribution to the Devadasi Abolition Act. But how true is their claim?

Tamil Nadu: Authorities evict a family from Temple in Tanjavur 60 years after encroachment

Temple trustees nearly 60 years ago may have decided to give it to the family without consulting the executive officers of the temple

Adivasis and family of Gond tribal leader Komaram Bheem objects to his Muslim look in the upcoming ‘RRR’ movie

Komaram Bheem’s grandson Sone Rao said that the movie RRR depicting Bheem as Muslim is nothing but a 'distortion'

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