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The forgotten scripts and languages of India
Today, India stands as a mosaic of linguistic range, with over 700 languages spoken throughout its tremendous expanse. Among these, 22 languages hold the repute of reputable languages of India, as enshrined in its charter.....
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22 Jul 2024
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Unveiling the Lost Treasures of Indian Academia
India's rich tapestry extends far beyond its vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes. Its past boasts a remarkable educational heritage, with universities that rivaled, and arguably surpassed, their counterparts in the ancient world. Anurodh Das's "VISHWAVIDYALAYA: The Lost Knowledge of INDIA" delves into this fascinating aspect of Indian history, offering a captivating exploration of four renowned centers of learning: Takshashila, Nalanda, Odantapuri, and Vikramshila.
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08 Jul 2024
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Lalitaditya Muktapida of Kashmir
Lalitaditya Muktapida of Kashmir, an eminent 8th-century ruler, is a significant yet often overlooked figure in Indian history. Known for his unparalleled military prowess, Lalitaditya never lost a battle, whether against the Arabs or his contemporaries. Beyond his martial achievements, he was a prolific builder, responsible for the construction of numerous cities and monumental structures, including the grand Martand Sun Temple and his capital, Parihaspura. His reign in Kashmir was characterised by wide territorial control and cultural flowering.
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02 Jul 2024
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MATTUR: The village living in Ancient India
Mattur, a quaint village in the state of Karnataka, India, is renowned for its unique preservation of Sanskrit language and Vedic traditions. This article explores the cultural, historical, and social aspects of Mattur, examining how the village has maintained ancient Indian practices in the modern era. By delving into the daily life, education system, and cultural activities of Mattur's residents, we gain insights into the enduring legacy of India's ancient heritage.
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01 Jul 2024
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Hazrat Ishaan (Title)
Hazrat Ishaan (Persian: حضرت ایشان; also transliterated as Hazrat Ishaan and Hasrat Eshan) is a saintly title held by the Imamiya-Ridhawiya-Qadiriya-Naqshbandiyya Emir of Prophet Muhamamd´s Family, who simultaneously is believed to represent the 12th Imam as the hereditary spiritual and political supreme leader of the Naqshbandi Sufi Order. The title Hazrat Ishaans is used since the 16th century beginning with the advent of the saint and aristocrat Khwaja Khawand Mahmud. The Hazrat Ishaans claim descent from Muhammad, last prophet of Islam, through Hasan al Askari, Sayyid Abdul Qadir Gilani and Bahauddin Naqshband.
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30 Jun 2024
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VIMANA
The "Vimana" is one such concept in ancient Indian texts that has been in the spotlight of most scholars, historians, and enthusiasts of ancient technology. Indeed, Vimanas, as they are described in Hindu epics or Vedic literature, flying machines or celestial chariots have amazed many a knowledgeable intellect, and some even go to the extent of citing them as evidence for advanced knowledge in aeronautical science in ancient India.
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21 Jun 2024
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The inventions from India
India, with its history and diversity of culture, has been a significant cradle of innovation and invention in humankind for centuries. From ancient times to the present, Indian inventors and intellectuals have contributed much to mathematics, astronomy, medicine, technology and games.
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14 Jun 2024
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Necessity of VEDAS and UPANISHADS at schools
It can be claimed that research in the VEDAS and UPANISHADS, though unfoundedly projected as religious scriptures of Hinduism, actually contains deep reservoirs of knowledge related to science, history, morality, and philosophy. Going deeper into it, we would find that under its vast legacy, these texts contain a deep reservoir of knowledge. This piece warms up to the fact that these texts should be incorporated in the modern education curricula since they have the potential to impart all such essential life skills and wisdom.
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03 Jun 2024
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SOCH: The Mental Colonization Of India
India is a land of immense plurality, rich cultural heritage, and multiple forms of colonization since centuries. Though the physical colonization by the British ended in 1947, the mental colonization persists through several socio-economic and cultural mechanisms. This article discusses the concept of mental colonization in India, termed as "SOCH" (Spirit of Colonial Hangover), its historical roots, contemporary manifestations, and its struggle to seek and acquire indigenous identities and histories.
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27 May 2024
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MANDIR: More than just a religious temple
Mandir, a religious temple for Hindus to worship. This is the glimpse everybody thinks as they hear the word "Mandir" and a great mistake they make is that they don't think anything beyond this thought. In ancient times, Mandirs were not just a place of worship but also................
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21 May 2024
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