About a century and a quarter ago, a three-word prelude, followed by a three-minute long thunder-sound of applause marked as the knock of Bharatiya presence amidst the appropriators of the Industrial revolution, in that part of the globe which was drowned in materialism. It was the registration of a neo-renaissance, […]
“Why do you sing National Anthem?” was a question put up to me in my earlier days back in the school. It was much before when the term Nationalism was not politicized and people used it in utmost regard and dignity, it was used as an emotion and a sense […]
For the people born in the 1990s, Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the first Prime Minister they became aware of, in that limited sense; he was our first Prime Minister. His name, unusual for our generation, became an object of amusement. He certainly didn’t mind it, indeed, the legend goes that […]
प्यारे भारतीयों, आप ये पत्र पाकर चौंक गए होंगे और शायद सोच रहे होंगे कि ये ‘व्यथित आत्माएं’ हैं कौन? हम उन लोगों की आत्माएं हैं, जिन्होंने फासीवादी और तानाशाह शासकों के अत्याचार सहे हैं, चाहे वे जर्मनी में हिटलर हो, या आपके अपने देश में आपातकाल हो. हाल ही […]
On 1 August, the Supreme Court of India reserved its judgment over the vexed issue of barring entry of women between 10 to 50 years of age into the famous Hindu pilgrimage shrine of Lord Ayappa, located around 1200 metres above sea level in the thick of the Periyar Tiger […]
Evening Colleges were and are a novel idea as they stretch the limited resources and infrastructure for optimum utilisation. The first such college was established in 1958 as Dyal Singh Evening College. The positives of having an evening college were manifold (discussed later in the article). Now, it is all […]
We Indians have enjoyed notable success internationally in terms of per capita income, but our performance at home does not necessarily match our progress abroad. I believe the achievements that we have made overseas—particularly in the United States of America—highlight the stark divide between the country’s potential and its actual […]
The title might deceive one into thinking that this article is a eulogy to Genghis Khan, Alexander the Great or some other world conquering ruler. But no, this article is about someone who all though never directly ruled a square inch of land, ruled and has been ruling for the […]
For the love of this overwhelming trip, a travel journal to Coorg! This September, I made an amazing trip to the breathtaking Coorg. Kodagu district or Coorg is indeed a visual treat! The fresh air flushes the lungs soon after one is out there on the Bengaluru-Mangaluru (or Bangalore-Mangalore) highway. […]
बिहार के लिए महापर्व छठ पूजा एक ऐतिहासिक पर्व है जिसकी चर्चा रिग वेद, रामायण और महभारत जैसे सास्त्रों में भी मिलती है। आस्था, उमंग और सादगी का संगम छठ पर्व कार्तिक मास के शुक्ल पक्ष में मनाया जाता है। छठ पर्व सूर्य की उपासना का पर्व है और सूर्य […]
After writing a sarcastic take on those whose refrain these days is ‘India is under the thumb of fascist forces’, I wished to know more about the time India had its only brush with fascism, authoritarianism and dictatorship, the dark days of Indian democracy- Emergency. Once I was done with […]
भारत कहानी प्रधान देश है,जो भारतीय भाषाओं को निरंतर समृद्ध करतीं हैं। भारत में सर्वाधिक भाषाएँ (भिन्न बोलियों को न जोड़ें तो भी) प्रचलन में हैं, उससे कहीं अधिक विस्तृत भारत का कहानी संग्रह है।गद्य श्रेणी के निबंधो, प्रतिवेदन, भाष्यों, लेखों, व्यंग्यों, अध्ययन लेखों से इतर सही अर्थों में भाषा को समृद्ध कहानी ही करती है। […]
It is that time of the year when the entire nation comes together to light diyas and candles illuminating the surroundings and celebrate the festival of lights. Diwali is celebrated with fervor and enthusiasm by Indians all over the world. Whether it is lighting of diyas, gifting sweets and presents, […]
9 November In my childhood, Krishna was never a master of intellect as he is for me presently but a vague village guy who always played with the village girls. But a Sunday morning I remember, on the Aastha channel a man was singing Krishna bhajans with immense devotion. He started […]
This festive season everyone wants to be decked up in trendiest outfit. Without shelling out too much from our pocket, street shops in Delhi offer good option for clothes and accessories. All you need is patience, an eye for spotting something unique in the market and finally bargain to get […]
“The creators,the preservers and the actual hard workers” Kumars have their existence due to their aged old creations of potteries. According to ancient hindu philosophy, kumhars are considered as offsprings of lord Bramha (Prajapati) who is known as creator of this universe ,and it is lord Bramha’s blessing from where kumhars […]
YUVA IPU family celebrated Diwali on the 2nd of November with आरात्रिका 2018,(trailing towards the light), a blend of culture, literature and fine arts in the form of a day extravaganza. The festivities included a number of competitions to boost up the students with the enthusiastic celebration vibes. The day […]
दीवाली से पहले सौहार्द के दीपकों से जगमगाया जामिया मिल्लिया इस्लामिया, सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रमों का आयोजन शुभम पांडे ‘यूथ यूनाइटेड फ़ॉर विज़न एण्ड एक्शन’ जामिया इकाई द्वारा दीवाली उत्सव का आयोजन सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रमों सहित शतरंज, रंगोली मेकिंग एवं ओपन-माइक जैसी प्रतियोगिताओं का आयोजन आयोजन में छात्रों ने बड़-चढ़कर लिया हिस्सा, शिक्षकों […]
विवेकानंद इंस्टिट्यूट ऑफ़ प्रोफेशनल स्टडीज में हुई विश्व स्तरीय फिल्मों की स्क्रीनिंग, राव नरेन्द्र यादव रहे मुख्य अतिथि नई दिल्ली, 2 नवंबर: वुड्पेकर इंटरनेशनल फिल्म फेस्टिवल के साथ मिल कर दिल्ली के विवेकानंद इंस्टिट्यूट ऑफ़ प्रोफेशनल स्टडीज ने शुक्रवार 2 नवंबर को श्रेष्ठतम शोर्ट फिल्मों की स्क्रीनिंग आयोजित की. WIFF […]
कहाँ से आता ,कहाँ को जाता, किसका कूड़ा?किसका कूड़ा? तेरा कूड़ा,तेरा कूड़ा, कोई न कहता मेरा कूड़ा दाएँ कूड़ा-बाएँ कूड़ा , नुक्कड़ और गलियों का कूड़ा, हाय रे! कूड़ा! हाय रे! कूड़ा! कूड़े पर मक्खियों का डेरा , मच्छरों ने भी डाला घेरा , गड्ढों और नाली का कूड़ा, कोई […]
New Delhi, 1 November: Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies is organising a one-day film screening in collaboration with Woodpecker International Film Festival (WIFF) on 2nd of November from 10 am onwards. Woodpecker International Film Festival is India’s renowned film festival focusing on documentaries and short films. It is globally acclaimed […]
