Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat released an important book on 26 April that could spark a fresh round of public discourse on ‘Hindutva’, Hinduness, and Hindu nationalism. The book, titled The Hindu Manifesto, is significant as it has been authored by …

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‘Women Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow’(Suruchi Prakashan) authored by Padma Shri  awardee Nivedita Bhide is a thought-provoking exploration of the role of women in society through history. The book contrasts different cultural perspectives on women’s empowerment, particularly examining the differences between Western feminist movements and …

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A Hindu approach to economy and society based on the principles of Dharma is the only way to replace Capitalism and Communism as both the ideologies have become futile, said Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ideologue Dattopant Thengadi in his book …

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In August 1947, as India gained independence from British rule, the subcontinent was divided into two nations—India and Pakistan. This division triggered one of the largest forced migrations in human history, displacing around 15 million people and causing communal violence …

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‘R.S.S. A Vision in Action’ was one of the first detailed primers on the vision and actions of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Written by HV Seshadri, a former general secretary of the RSS functionary, it was a path breaking …

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A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. And this gets aptly reflected in the work of a number of academicians from the western world who have produced half-baked and biased research work on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The latest to …

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Starting with its founder and first Sarsanghchalak(Chief Mentor) Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has refused to allow the organisation to work for any political party. ‘The RSS Story’ by RSS ideologue KR Malkani, first published in …

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