Prasad Gawade, a celebrated environmental activist from Konkan, has been organising a series of workshops titled ‘Swadesh’ to encourage people to move back to villages and adopt a natural lifestyle. Or so he says.
Gandhi and Nehru slithered down the entire being of all generations and appeared to be the only two legs on which India could run, walk or even fly- these legs could become wings. Though thousands died, were tortured and jailed fighting for freedom we were repeatedly told that we got azadi only and only with ‘satyagraha’ peace, nonviolence and charkha driven khadi topi.
Media is having a field day and lapping up every bit of information as people are glued to their screens listening to podcasts, conclave debates, slugfests on Highly hot and Lava like debates
RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwatji while reflecting on ‘Swa’ in his Vijayadashmi speech on 8 October, 2019 had observed that we need Swa based approaches to bring in the desired transformations in our society.
Cornelia Sorabji comments that although wisdom is desirable, the goddess is invited for just two days. This reflection on the nature of Women’s lives entangled with the men is beyond the applicability of passing time.
Lata Mangeshkar, the legendary Indian playback singer, considered Vinayak Damodar Savarkar as a father-like figure. Here are some anecdotes about them-
Shivaji Maharaj laid the foundations for a strong naval force, his successors, the Peshwas, Kanhoji Angre further expanded and consolidated the Maratha Navy, making it a formidable maritime power.
Tilka Manjhi is an unsung hero of an armed struggle against East India company in the 18th century. Belonging to the tribal Santhal community in eastern India, he represents the strong sentiments of common people