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Gandhi denounced caste and untouchability - National Herald
WEBSep 29, 2019 · By April 1933, Gandhi progressed further in his anti-untouchability drive by asserting that “varna could not be perpetuated or determined merely by birth,” because, for him, a combination of natural qualities and natural aptitudes determined one’s caste, not birth or heredity. Thus, in one stroke Gandhi rejected the essence of the varna ...
Indian philosophy beyond Vedanta: Meet the Charvakas, the …
WEBOct 1, 2021 · Indian philosophy beyond Vedanta: Meet the Charvakas, the realists and sceptics. BJP/RSS are keen to project Advaita Vedanta as the only version of Hinduism. But Charvakas held Vedic rituals couldn't deliver Moksha, that the world isn't an illusion but real, writes Sonali Ranade. Representative image.
Changing colour of nationalism in our films
WEBJan 25, 2020 · Some of the most prominent examples that come to mind are Padmaavat (2018), Kesari (2019), and Tanhaji (2020). These films celebrate the valor of the Sikhs, the Rajputs, and the Marathas, respectively. But the primary antagonists in all these films are either Muslims or Hindus serving Muslims. So, consciously or …
How “India’s water man” restores supply in parched north Rajasthan
WEBAug 15, 2018 · India is suffering from the worst water crisis ever. But Rajender Singh has been working to restore supply to more than 1,000 villages, and has rejuvenated 11 rivers using traditional techniques. It's early morning in Alwar, Rajasthan, 153 km south of Delhi. Scores of women have gathered at a municipal tap to get water for their families.
Passage to India: refugees of 1947 remember the flight and their ...
WEBAug 15, 2021 · Passage to India: refugees of 1947 remember the flight and their struggle to rebuild their lives. Those who survived the passage to India did not have it easy. They faced discrimination. Few were willing to employ them. Police treated them with suspicion and new neighbours were not always helpful.
India on Israel–Palestine: The Case for Neutrality - National Herald
WEBOct 10, 2023 · Over the past nine years, India’s historical support for Palestine has undergone a significant shift, with Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government moving from anti-colonial solidarity to a strong security alliance with Israel. This shift is being justified in terms of geopolitical interests and pragmatic considerations.
Lockdown Diary: Resolving the Ravi Shankar-Vilayat Khan dilemma
WEBApr 12, 2020 · April 7 marked Pandit Ravi Shankar centenary. In this tribute, Saeed Naqvi speaks of the epic rivalry between Ustad Vilayat Khan Sahab and Ravi Shankar. He leaves the last word to Satyajit Ray!
A Pioneering ‘Right to Health’ Bill
WEBPublished: 09 Oct 2022, 12:01 PM. September 23 in many senses is a landmark day in the context of India’s long and winding road to treating healthcare as a fundamental right. That was the day a right to health bill was tabled in the Rajasthan legislative assembly to provide free the full range of health services at public health facilities to ...
"Visual history of tomorrow": Raghu Rai on photojournalism
WEBPublished: 08 Oct 2023, 12:47 AM. At 80, Raghu Rai says he feels connected to life and nature through photography, a profession he picked up over five decades ago after leaving his "boring" job as a civil engineer. For Rai, the best thing about capturing moments on camera is coming face-to-face with questions about life and its ever-changing ...
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