Avatans Kumar

Delhi's Lal Qila doesn't evoke good memories, nor does it possess civilisational significance for Indians, compared to Kashi or Hampi. Why should our I-Day speech not be delivered from here?

Ties between Indian and Pakistani diaspora abroad stood the test of time. But following Pakistan's support to terrorism, hurting both India and the West, this relationship is showing deep cracks.

From Sardar Patel to PV Narasimha Rao, the list of illustrious leaders reportedly scorned by the Congress, even in their final journeys, is a long one.

Both Christchurch and Pulwama were terrorist attacks, one against Muslims, the other against Hindus. Yet, why are both received so differently by the world in terms of reportage, analysis and emotional outpouring?

The attack that saw India lose 40 of its CRPF personnel was the final tipping point. India will no longer remain in a slumber-like policy of 'strategic restraint' when faced with brutal terror assaults.

A misguided interpretation of Hinduism has idolised non-violent retaliation or ahimsa. There is a far greater tradition of martial valour to protect the nation and fight for the just cause.

The first Hindu to run for the top job in the US is totally at ease with handshakes and namastes and floats around crowds, equally comfortable with hi, hello and Aloha!

For many, the memory of Indira Gandhi is associated with a chaotic, violent, horror-filled time. Not something that would make them want to vote for her granddaughter.

A vegetarian and a Hare Krishna follower, Gabbard had taken her Congressional oath on the Bhagwad Gita. She also presented the Gita to PM Modi in 2014. And she carried the Gita into the war in Iraq where she served her country, the USA.

India's 'cow vigilantism' is much highlighted in US media. The other side of this story has been completely ignored in this process.

Be it real political power or receiving the Bharat Ratna, Sardar Patel always came second for the Congress. The resentment over his statue shows this again.

The name 'Prayag' evokes a centuries-old Hindu civilisation with all its rites, rituals and sacred geographies. 'Allahabad' didn't erase those memories, but the original name makes sense

Whether Judge Kavanaugh makes it to the highest court of the land remains to be seen. But the questions raised in this process will haunt America.

Despite Hindi’s Constitutional status in India, there is plenty of loathing towards Hindi and its speaker.

One of India's premiere liberal institutions of learning, JNU now runs the risk of closing its mind rather than widening it.

The alternative narrative that emerged is based on dharma and is as modern as it is scientific, progressive and liberal, but firmly rooted in Indian culture.

The Conference seeks to understand the challenges facing Hindus globally and collaborate on possible solutions to those challenges.

This is simply a move to smooth India-US relations. And no, it has nothing to do with India's 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Indians created great science well before the West. Mocking inventions by sages, philosophers and physicians only shows the ignorance of liberals.