Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
RSS and Varsha Pratipada: Honouring Tradition, Strengthening Society
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)commemorates Varsha Pratipada, the Hindu New Year, as one of its six major festivals. Marking a time of renewal and cultural reaffirmation, this occasion also holds special significance as it coincides with the birth anniversary of …
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Annual performance report of the RSS for 2024-25: Key Takeaways and Way Forward
Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS), the top decision making body of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) met for its annual meeting from March 21 to March 23, 2025 at Bengaluru in the Indian state of Karnataka. This meeting was held …
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Revisiting ‘The Fundamentalist Project’ to understand western perspective on RSS
Three decades after it ended, ‘The Fundamentalism Project’ is back in the news. For those who are unaware about this project, it has been one of the most significant works that influenced the intellectuals in the western world studying the …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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