Luminaries of Modern Indian Renaissance
When a Lake Inscription Opened a Chapter of Vijayanagara History
Sri V.S. Sukhtankar travelled from Pune to a remote village in Andhra to decipher just one inscription related to Vijayanagara history
Luminaries of Modern Indian Renaissance
The Education of the Exemplars of Indian History
Read the inspiring stories of how the exemplars of Indian History educated themselves
Indian History
The Tapasya of the Tapasvins of Indian History
The first episode of a series showcasing the Tapasya, the methods and lifestyle of the stalwarts of Indian history
History of Indian Freedom Struggle
DVG: A Tribute to the "Vanasuma" or the Forest-Flower who Taught the Yoga of Life
A tribute to the legendary D.V.Gundappa or DVG on his 138th birthday
Banaras Hindu University
Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya: The Tyagamurti who Awoke Benares from Sleep
Among the galaxy of the luminaries of India's Modern Renaissance, Madan Mohan Malaviya stands unique in terms of his multifaceted contribution
Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya: The Super-Brahmin
A 1932 tribute in honour of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya authored by an ICS officer brings out the life of Malaviya, whom the author celebrates as a Super Brahmin
History of Indian Freedom Struggle
“Come, I am now going to Dictate the National Song!” Or How Vande Mataram was Composed
This is the firsthand story narrating the origins of how Bankim Chandra Chatterjee composed India's national song, Vande Mataram
Luminaries of Modern Indian Renaissance
Ancient Indian Political Thought and Institutions: Saletore’s Magnum Opus on Sanatana Politics and Statecraft
B.A. Saletore's masterpiece "Ancient Indian Political Thought and Institutions," remains a classic in the field. It has sadly been cast into oblivion.
Indian History
Bhasker Anand Saletore: The Historian Extraordinaire
The first episode of a series profiling the life and legacy of Bhasker Anand Saletore, the extraordinary scholar of history who lived from 1900-63.
Luminaries of Modern Indian Renaissance
The Shattered Landscape of Sanskrit Pathashalas: P.V. Kane’s Lament
In the same 1946 speech, P.V. Kane paints a desolate picture of traditional Sanskrit Pathashalas, which had flourished unbroken since the dawn of the Indian civilisation. It makes for very depressing reading.
K.M. Munshi
P.V. Kane’s Cosmic Vision for Writing Indian History
In this episode, we learn P.V. Kane's cosmic vision for writing Indian history purely from an Indian perspective. He precisely identifies the fundamental problems and errors in the histories of India written by foreigners who find it impossible to present a correct evaluation of an alien cultural tr
Luminaries of Modern Indian Renaissance
The Impending Destruction of Sanskrit: What P.V. Kane Predicted in 1946
On 19 October 1946, Pandurang Vaman Kane delivered a momentous speech at the 13th Session of the All India Oriental Conference at Nagpur. In it, he clairvoyantly predicted the impending destruction of Sanskrit learning and Indology after India attained Independence. It has come true in a nightmarish