Swami Vivekananda (1863–1902): Bridging Philosophy and Spirituality for the Modern World Early life background and education Coming from an enlightened intellectual group of families, Narendranath Datta, popularly known as Narendra Nath Dutt, or Swami Vivekanand, was born on January 12th,1863, at Kolkata. Mother and father background He was the son of his great father, the … Read more
Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941): Inspiring Across Continents and Generations Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941), affectionately called “Gurudev,” was one of the most multifaceted geniuses—one who was a poet, novelist, musician, artist, and philosopher who remade the literary and cultural map of India and worldwide. His unique voice for literature and social influence also lives on through the decades. … Read more
Bal Gangadhar Tilak (1856-1920): Father of Indian Unrest and Pioneer of India’s Freedom Struggle Bal Gangadhar Tilak or the “Lokmanya Tilak” is known for being one of the tallest Indian freedom fighters who led and contributed to the fight for freeing India from British colonial domination. His writings, lectures, and continuous activism filled with the fervor … Read more
Rhythms of the Soul: A Vibrant Tapestry of Indian Musical Heritage (1500 Words) Introduction to Indian Music Indian music is the oldest and one of the most diversified musical traditions in the world. It is thousands of years old, threaded with religious, cultural, and social relationships. Although Indian music has its development through different phases, … Read more
Clash of Civilizations: The Battle Between Orientalism and Anglicism (19th Century) Introduction The Orientalist-Anglicist controversy remains one of the high points in the intellectual and cultural history of British colonialism during the 19th century, particularly so for India. While this controversy was essentially a debate over the contradictory ideologies about the interpretation and presentation of … Read more