Pythagoras the Mystic
Pythagoras is generally accepted to be one of the most significant fountainheads of Western thought. Of particular interest to Hindus […]
India Carves New States
A respected sociologist in New Delhi recently commented that “the last map of India has not yet been drawn.” He
Nondualism is Alive and Well at Sringeri
By Choodie Shivaram Cradled amidst the mesmerizing Shringa Giri hills of the Western Ghats, on the banks of River Tunga,
Golden Rice: When Science Goes Awry
By Vandana Shiva Dr. Vandana Shiva is one of India’s and the world’s foremost environmental activists. She holds a master’s
Digging Dholavira
Nearly 5,000 years ago, a well-developed civilization, commonly known as the Indus Valley Civilization, prospered in what is today Northern
Joining God’s Band
By Vrindavanam S. Gopalakrishnan The day at Kerala’s temples used to begin with the sweet sound of the conch, but
The Return of the Temple Arts
By Vrindavanam S. Gopalakrishnan Keralite Hindus are coming to a renewed appreciation of traditions once branded as primitive, obsolete and
Yoga Goes to Goa
The West’s approach to yoga ranges from idle curiosity to celebrity craze, from exotic aerobics to healing panacea, and even
Is Goa Still the Rave?
By Charles Ramble In October, 2000, a BBC report titled “Goa Shuns Backpackers” quotes Goan Deputy Chief Minister, Dayanand Narvekar,
Student’s Show a Big Hit
By Madhuri Shekar In July 29, 2000, youth from all three Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan schools in Chennai, India, celebrated