The name Bhārata or Bhārata-varṣa (Bharata-varsha) is said to be derived from the name of either Dushyantas son Bharata or Rishabhas son Bharata.Several Puranas state that it is derived from the name of Bharata, the son of Rishabha. However, some Puranic passages state that it is derived from Bharata, which

Once a man was travelling in a boat with his pet pig. There was a philosopher along with some passengers in the boat. The pig had never travelled in a boat before, so it was not feeling comfortable. It was frantically going up and down the boat grunting, and not

Sabdabrah being generated by the cosmic impulse of Brah is eternal; its physical manifestation in sonic vibrations also continues to exist forever. As per the Vedic scriptures, its first realization was – the self-existent, primordial N³da (musical sound) of “ ” (O®). Physical perception of this sound is described to

A very interesting research shows that human minds have the ability to sense future events approx 2 to 10 seconds before they occur. Researchers suspect that the subconscious minds sometimes know more than our conscious minds. It has been found that the conscious mind only controls the brain for about 5%

Sweet potato is one of the oldest vegetables known to mankind. It is believed to be in consumption for centuries. It is grown throughout the tropical and warm temperate regions. The tuberous root features oblong/elongated shape with tapering ends has a smooth outer skin whose color ranges from red, purple,

Union Home Minister of India Mr. Sushil Kumar Shinde has done it again. During the recently held Chintan Shivir of the Congress party at Jaipur, he accused the BJP and RSS of conducting terror training camps and promoting Hindu terrorism. Is this just a lame stunt to please the political

The brutal killing and mutilation of two Indian soldiers by Pakistani troops on Indian soil has made the country ponder about the diplomatic strategy deployed by the Indian Government. The wife of Lance Naik Hemraj Singh, who was killed and beheaded by Pakistani troops on January 8, along with her

India celebrates 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. To celebrate Swami Vivekanandas 150th birth anniversary, we have the full text of his famous Chicago speech through which he introduced Hinduism at the Parliament of the Worlds Religions, Chicago in 1893. Sisters and Brothers of America It fills my heart with

The system has once again showcased their indifference and insensitivity towards the rights of the common man. Delhi Police has booked the former Army Chief Gen. V.K. Singh and Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev for rioting and destruction of property. General VK Singh and Baba Ramdev had joined protesters at Jantar

Indians demand zero tolerance against crimes against women. The Youth and the common man organise protests in New Delhi against the indifferent and insensitive attitude of the Government of India. However peaceful protesters taking brunt of baton charge! Thousands of people, outraged by last Sunday night’s horrifying gang-rape of a