It always a happy feeling to see young Bengali historians,
It always a happy feeling to see young Bengali historians, authors and scholars undertake stellar and indefatigable research to unearth and rediscover forgotten and yet inspiring episodes from history, especially that of the freedom struggle in India. Was happy to meet Dr Debraj Bhattacharya, young historian and author with a …
Was happy to meet and engage with representatives
Was happy to meet and engage with representatives and heads of various social and civil society organisations.
An evening dedicated to #Seva, for children with special needs
An evening dedicated to #Seva, for children with special needs – each achievers in their own way – in music, sports & studies. It was evening of fun and laughter filled with warm wishes for their future and for their well-being. A moving programme organised by Advocate Chandan Saha, Secretary, …
Addressed a meet on Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya,
Addressed a meet on Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Mahatma Gandhi – cultural Swaraj, #AtmanirbharBharat, #ViksitBharat, organised by the Intellectual Cell of BJP, Jadavpur Dist in Sonarpur. Senior writers and educationists presided over the discussion. Well known writer in environment and Sunderbans Shri Nikhil Mondal presented his …
We were delighted to host at SPMRF a batch of bright, sharp and well-informed group
We were delighted to host at SPMRF a batch of bright, sharp and well-informed group of students and scholars from across various colleges of Maharashtra for a “Policy, Public Policy and Governance” session. The youth delegation is part of the “Campus to Sansad” programme, an imaginative initiative- conceived and put …
Rekindling the ‘Nalanda’ Spirit
Nalanda’s resurrection had represented more than rebuilding a university, seeking instead to recover an enduring tradition of knowledge, dialogue and intellectual exchange Within 10 days of taking the oath as Prime Minister for the third time in the summer of 2024, Narendra Modi inaugurated the new campus of the resurrected …
Rishi Rajnarayan Basu (1826-1899), Sri Aurobindo’s maternal grandfather,
Rishi Rajnarayan Basu (1826-1899), Sri Aurobindo’s maternal grandfather, was one of the leading figures, the anchor of Indian awakening and nationalism. Often endearingly referred to as the “Grandfather of Indian Nationalism”, Rishi Rajnarayan strode his era as an intellectual colossus and as one of the earliest and staunchest advocate and …
For our generation – Shri Ashok Singhal Ji’s presence and energy was galvanic.
For our generation – Shri Ashok Singhal Ji’s presence and energy was galvanic. Too young to participate in the Ram Mandir Andolan physically, it was Shri Ashok Singhal Ji’s towering personality, his whirlwind tours, his inspiring articulation and fearless stance, that created a deep impression on us and made us …
On the occasion of Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya’s 110 Jayanti delivered
On the occasion of Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya’s 110 Jayanti delivered the keynote address at Sidhu-Kanhu-Birsha University in Purulia, on Vision of #ViksitBharat as envisaged by #SwamiVivekananda, Dr #SyamaPrasadMookeerjee & Pt. #DeenDayalUpadhyay. Vice Chancellor Prof Prabir Kumar Chakrabarti presided. Writing a little over a year after independence on 18 November 1948, …
Always a pleasure to meet my fellow karyakartas – yesterday
Always a pleasure to meet my fellow karyakartas – yesterday on way back from Purulia to Kolkata, late evening, took a break at Bankura- was also happy to also meet Shri Vivekananda Patra da, senior BJP leader. Thanks Sunil Rudra Mandal for an impromptu get-together!
Icons Congress Chose to Ignore
PM Modi’s commemorative push has restored national icons and legacies long sidelined under Congress rule While looking back at Prime Minister Modi’s 12 years and his total of 25 years up until now, one dimension that is striking is his commitment to commemorating and upholding the legacies of our icons, …