The only way to de-politicise History is to aestheticise it . Why this obsession with “text-book history”? Why this rancour amongst historians ? Why politicise history ? Why the belief amongst historians, academicians, politicians and students of history that there can be only one version of India’s History that can be true, “authentic”, “faithful toContinue reading ““Ekam sath vipraah: bahudah vadanti…”: the great debate on NCERT history text-book”
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The Decline and Fall of the “ubaya-vedaantin-s”: Part-42
“Brahminical dominance“: Education, Employment, Governance and Arts and Culture Throughout the post-Independence decades, until the very end of the 20th century CE, the Dravidian Movement launched in the State of Tamil Nadu by Periyaar and later crusaded by leaders such as C.N.Annadurai and M.Karunanidhi, became a social revolution of the non-Brahmins, by the non-Brahmins andContinue reading “The Decline and Fall of the “ubaya-vedaantin-s”: Part-42″
“Walking the Talk” – Japanese and Indian styles: A study in contrast
A friend of mine forwarded me this morning a note on “Ten Japanese concepts that will improve your life”. I share it below. They are truly very wise and profound , these Japanese Concepts and Doctrines of living . 1: “Oubaitori” Never compare yourself. Everyone blossoms in their own time in different ways. 2: “Kaizen”.Continue reading ““Walking the Talk” – Japanese and Indian styles: A study in contrast”
Why the “Rajaraja Chola and Saivism” controversy is quite par for the course
A popular film-star and film-director in Tamil Nadu both got on to a stage and said publicly that Rajaraja Chola (the 9th century King of most of present day Tamil Nadu) was not a Hindu King at all since his religion allegiance was to Saivism . And Saivism is not really part of what todayContinue reading “Why the “Rajaraja Chola and Saivism” controversy is quite par for the course”
Ukraine Crawling with operatives of CIA & Co…
Here is what a self-confessed “rogue journalist, poet and utopia prepper who publishes regularly, reports from Ukraine: Caitlin Johnstone: Ukraine Crawling with CIA & Co All is fair in love , war and intelligence work , I guess … If Russia can call its war in Ukraine as “special operations” then I suppose the USAContinue reading “Ukraine Crawling with operatives of CIA & Co…”
The Decline and Fall of the “ubaya vedaantins” – Part 5
The history of the whole world tells us clearly that at the root of all great human conflicts is the inability of Man to know Truth first and to then Reconcile himself to it. Conflicts arise and continue to fester and outrage us only because one side of the conflict believes its version of TruthContinue reading “The Decline and Fall of the “ubaya vedaantins” – Part 5”
NATO, Russia, Sun Tsu, “Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon”
Looking at the map above one can easily understand why NATO certainly presents a clear even if not immediately present “existential threat” and danger to Russia . NATO shares a border today with Russia that will overnight double in length once Finland and Sweden join it formally anytime soon in a year from today! InContinue reading “NATO, Russia, Sun Tsu, “Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon””
A “nation of shopkeepers” seems to be downing its shutters … where are you Edward Gibbon?
This infographic is stunning proof of the disastrous course that BREXIT has indeed put Britain (ex-Ireland) upon… ! For a nation that since Napoleon had been globally reputed to be “a nation of shopkeepers” it is shameful fall indeed for its Trade-to-GDP ratio to fall from 102 to 88 in less than 4 years whileContinue reading “A “nation of shopkeepers” seems to be downing its shutters … where are you Edward Gibbon?”
The “Adi Guru” of American Presidents and the “Gangotri” of War Criminality
https://m.timesofindia.com/world/europe/biden-calls-putin-a-butcher-while-meeting-refugees/amp_articleshow/90463855.cms BIDEN CALLS PUTIN “A BUTCHER” This morning President Biden, after publicly calling President Putin a week ago as a “war criminal”, went a step further calling him a “butcher” who “for God’s sake, must not (be allowed to) rule Russia”. Biden seems to be losing mental stability … and rapidly too. This is notContinue reading “The “Adi Guru” of American Presidents and the “Gangotri” of War Criminality”
“WAR MUST BE PERMANENT”: THE CREDO OF IMPERIALISM and the “Cebrowski Doctrine”
https://www.news18.com/amp/news/world/depressed-putin-orders-nuclear-evacuation-drill-moves-family-to-secret-safe-city-in-siberia-sparks-panic-4890932.html The UK Daily Mail The UK Daily Mail is a tabloid that often peddles sensationalism as news … So, the above report must be taken with a bagful of salt. However, if it’s true then either it means the beginning of the end of current war in Ukraine or the beginning of another freshContinue reading ““WAR MUST BE PERMANENT”: THE CREDO OF IMPERIALISM and the “Cebrowski Doctrine””