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How RSS volunteers plunged into rescue and relief efforts in Chennai  

As the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung enveloped Chennai (in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu) in chaos and despair, the true essence of human resilience and compassion was displayed in the rescue efforts. The testimonies from countless individuals paint a …

‘Bridge Initiative’ at Georgetown Univ. biased against Hindus, says Indian think tank

A report by the Centre for Integrated and Holistic Studies (CIHS), a New-Delhi based think tank, has said that the Bridge Initiative at Georgetown University in the United States  is biased against Hindu organisations and Hindu community. In a 22-page …

How RSS inspired Vidya Bharati is helping educate millions

What started as Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir, a small school by Vidya Bharati at Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, in 1952 to educate the young generation according to Bhartiya values and culture, has grown into one of the largest private networks of …

World Hindu Congress 2023: Key takeaways from Mohan Bhagwat’s inaugural address

Dr Mohan Bhagwat, Sarsanghchalak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh(RSS) delivered the inaugural address in the Word Hindu Congress that took place at Bangkok in Thailand from 24-26 November, 2023.  Here are the key takeaways from his speech. 1. Our Sanskrit literature have …

From key strategist Pingle to Kothari brothers : Unsung heroes of Ram Temple movement

There have been several unsung heroes of the movement to build a Ram temple at the birthplace of Lord Ram in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, in the post-Independence era, especially during the 1980s and early 1990s. The ‘Warrior Sadhu’ who put …

Sardar Chiranjeev Singh: A Sikh Pracharak from Punjab who dedicated his life for RSS

Sardar Chiranjeev Singh, one of the earliest full-time workers (Pracharak) from Punjab who dedicated his life to work for Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) passed away in Ludhiana after a prolonged illness on November 20, 2023. He was 93. His death …

How a metallurgical engineer cast Ram Temple movement in popular mould

On January 22, 2024, the idol of Sri Rama, the most popular national icon of India since time immemorial, would be installed at his birth place in Ayodhya in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. This would also mark the successful …