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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 …
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How closely linked are India’s true independence and consecration of Ram Temple
An unnecessary controversy is being raked up over the recent remarks by RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat where he said the consecration of Ram Temple (at Ayodhya on 22 January 2024) marked the real independence of India. Let us first take …
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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 …
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Book Review: RSS a Vision in Action by HV Seshadri
‘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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Book Review: Hindu Nationalism in the Indian Diaspora by Edward Anderson
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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How the RSS looks at Ahilyabai Holkar’s legacy
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is commemorating the 300th birth anniversary of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar with a year-long series of engagements reflecting on her life and times. This is anappropriate occasion to pay tribute to the legacy of Ahilyabai Holkar …
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RSS prepares to implement blueprint for massive expansion
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has two top decision-making bodies that meet once a year. The first is the Akhil Bharatiya Pratindhi Sabha (ABPS), and the other is the Akhil Bharatiya Karyakari Mandal (ABKM). The ABPS generally meets around March-April …
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