The Dharma of Collaboration May 22, 2016UncategorizedCulture, Dharma, Elite, SocietyN.R.I.pathi Indians are a funny lot. They say “Bharat Mata ki Jai!” at the drop of the hat, then don’t do the hard, collaborative work to actually ensure Vijay. They wring their hands at the present state of affairs, but … Read the rest
Thoughts about Bharat Mata on “Mother’s Day” May 8, 2016UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Culture, Dharma, Elite, Shakti, SocietyN.R.I.pathi At first glance, many of the anglicised (reluctantly or otherwise) may wonder why, on Mother’s day of all days, I would write a piece on the Clash of Civilizations. The more ardently suspicious of anything foreign may even say “… Read the rest
Introduction to Ganita May 3, 2016UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Culture, Dharma, Ganita, History, Sci/Tech, TraditionsShivoham This introductory blog provides the background for an upcoming Ganita series here at ICP. All emphasis within quotes is by this author. Losing one glove is certainly painful, but nothing compared to the pain, of losing one, throwing away the … Read the rest
Cleanliness is Next to Godliness April 26, 2016UncategorizedCulture, Development, Dharma, Elite, India, Mahabharata, RamayanaAdmin A version of this Post was published at Andhra Cultural Portal on Sep 23, 2014 “Yessir, it is dirty. We are like this only…”, “It has always been this way”, “It is our kulchar, we don’t care, madam”… Go to … Read the rest
Shubha Sri Rama Navami April 15, 2016UncategorizedDharma, Festivals, Greetings, ICP, Ramayana, SanatanaAdmin Happy Rama Navami! Shri Rama Navami Shubhkamnayein! Jai Shri Ram! It’s been quite the back to back celebration of holidays, but none is more beloved than the day of the birth of our most beloved figure. Born on the 9th … Read the rest