A Dose of Pragmatism to Counter Extremism?
What divides the world The recent terror attacks in Europe have collapsed questions on public policy, strategic affairs and social integration to a rare common standstill: how to curb dogmatic…
Should we support “liberal” Muslims?
I am responding to numerous requests to give my views on Tarek Fatah. I want to first examine Benazir Bhutto and Fareed Zakaria, both well-known liberal Muslims. This gives insights…
Inculturation and How it is Subverting Hindu Practices in India
Apple is widely believed as the pioneer of smartphone revolution. After Apple came out with its first iPhone back in 2007, many other cell phone makers followed its lead and…
Vedic Influence in Iraq and Iran
Long, before the advent of Islam, even as early as the third millennium BCE, India had cultural bonds with the Mesopotamian civilization, now the region of Iraq and Iran. As…
Swadeshi Indology Conference II – Conference Report
The second edition of the Swadeshi Indology Conference Series was held at the IGNCA premises, New Delhi on 17th, 18th and 19th February in collaboration with IGNCA. It was titled…
The Importance of Protecting Our Gurus
One of Hinduism’s most important and distinctive qualities is the widespread appearance of living masters throughout its long history. It is they who have kept the tradition alive and constantly…
