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 …
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!
Always stimulating to bounce off ideas and discuss the latest intellectual,
Always stimulating to bounce off ideas and discuss the latest intellectual, political and social narratives nationally and globally with Prof Niranjan Poojar, academician, author and thinker, state Convener for Prajna Pravah, Karnataka. Was happy to meet him with other friends and to catch up with the latest trends.
At Agra today, visited Venerable Bhadant Anand Ji
At Agra today, visited Venerable Bhadant Anand Ji, President of Akhil Bharatiya Bhikkhu Mahasangh. As energetic as ever, Ven. Anand Ji retains an encyclopaedic knowledge and memory of the Buddhist movement of the last 5 decades in India. Was interesting to discuss a number of issues with him. The Purvodaya …
Addressed and engaged with a group of accomplished and bright young scholars,
Addressed and engaged with a group of accomplished and bright young scholars, students from across 22 institutions on the occasion of Vivekananda Kendra’s (Delhi) commemoration of “Universal Brotherhood Day.” Spoke on Swami Vivekananda as a civilisational traveller and a dynamic bridge linking civilisations and recovering Bharat’s imprints globally. Specially referred …
On the invitation of the SRI AUROBINDO STUDY CIRCLE at JNU, was happy to deliver the Inaugural Address on the Life & Legacy of Sri Aurobindo.
On the invitation of the SRI AUROBINDO STUDY CIRCLE at JNU, was happy to deliver the Inaugural Address on the Life & Legacy of Sri Aurobindo. A very energetic and engaged group of scholars, students and faculty is at the core of this creative effort. Immensely enjoyed speaking to this …
Was happy to interact with veteran scholar, thinker and author from Nepal Prof Hari Bansh Jha.
Was happy to interact with veteran scholar, thinker and author from Nepal Prof Hari Bansh Jha. An old associate, Prof Jha has contributed to our publications and is a well known public policy expert and presently Executive Director of the Centre for Economic & Technical Studies (CETS), Nepal. He is …
On the special occasion of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s birthday,
On the special occasion of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s birthday, was happy to join Shri Harshvardhan Shringla Ji, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), former Foreign Secretary, in lighting #AshirwadKaDiya. Amidst Hindu and Buddhists chanting, prayers were offered for our beloved Prime Minister’s and Leader’s long life and well-being. …
Thank you Sreedathan ji, for the books and for the stimulating discussion on various dimensions of the political and intellectual landscape and dynamics of Kerala and beyond.
Thank you Sreedathan ji, for the books and for the stimulating discussion on various dimensions of the political and intellectual landscape and dynamics of Kerala and beyond. Happy to see Indus Scrolls lay the foundation for a new and rooted intellectual eco-system, book by book and ideas by ideas. I …
Visited Nathu-La, once a key pass of the ancient Silk Route, after a gap of 25 years.
Visited Nathu-La, once a key pass of the ancient Silk Route, after a gap of 25 years. Remarkably striking infrastructural and connectivity work has taken place since 2015. We also traced the old single lane motorable road from Gangtok to Nathu-La which we had used in 2001. Exemplary work is …
A fascinatingly curated world-class display of Orchids – the Orchidarium – in Gangtok
A fascinatingly curated world-class display of Orchids – the Orchidarium – in Gangtok, inaugurated by PM Shri Narendra Modi, in May, 2025, commemorating 50th year of Sikkim’s statehood equals any global exhibition of this kind – it is both unique and highly creative. It makes one feel proud. Was very …