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Book Review: ‘Women Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow’ by Padma Shri  awardee Nivedita Bhide

‘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 …

How an all-women organisation inspired by the RSS is making rapid strides

Rashtra Sevika Samiti, an all-women organisation inspired by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh(RSS) recently held its national executive meeting at Guwahati (Assam) from February 22 to 24 where it took stock of the current organisational position and discussed the way forward. …

Golwalkar’s Leadership: Expanding RSS amidst tumultuous times (1940-1973)

Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar was the second Sarsanghchalak (Chief Mentor) of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He took over this responsibility in 1940 and held the position until his passing in 1973. Golwalkar is commonly known as ‘Guruji’. He earned this …

Book Review: ‘Partition-Days The Fiery Saga of RSS’ by Vajpayee and Paradkar

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 …

How a battle of narratives on Indian tribals is unfolding at Maha Kumbh

The Maha Kumbh, the sacred and historic gathering of Hindus in Prayagraj (from Makar Sankranti to Mahashivratri, i.e., from 14 January to 26 February), is witnessing several interesting initiatives by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its inspired organisations in …

Driven by 5 transformative ideas, RSS  to focus on expansion in 2025

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) would turn 100 in 2025.  And it is all set to expand its organisational network further. The RSS was established by Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar Vijaydashami . The first RSS shakha was started at Nagpur with a …

Anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh: RSS has been raising  the issue  for more than four decades

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) continues to be deeply concerned about the atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh. After Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s untimely exit in August  this year, more than 2,000 attacks against Hindus were reported across the country between 4-20 …