By Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar There is a very well-known story in Vedanta of ten people who wanted to cross a river in a boat. After crossing the river, they counted themselves, but each person left himself out. Every time, their count stood at only nine people. They got worried, thinking that one person […]
By Kumud Merani (A Senior Journalist and Retired Executive Producer, SBS Radio) With the Government of India renewing its request for the return of the Kohinoor from Britain, the diamond has sparked a debate shining through the Tower of London into geopolitical space. India believes the world’s largest diamond truly belongs to it. On the […]
By Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Suppose the worst of the world is given to you; what would you do with it? If the world is at its worst, then it can only get better, and you are here to make it better. You cannot complain if you get the worst. You can only complain […]
By Dr. T. Selva Every Dussehra, enormous effigies of Ravana are set ablaze across India as thousands gather to watch the symbolic destruction of evil. The flames rise, the crowd cheers, and the familiar message is repeated: good has triumphed over evil. But perhaps the more important question is not whether Ravana has been destroyed […]
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has announced new appointments to the advisory board of the Australian Government’s Centre for Australia-India Relations, bringing expertise across science, technology, investment, business and community engagement. Internationally recognised UNSW scientist Professor Veena Sahajwalla has been appointed to the board, alongside AirTrunk founder and CEO Robin Khuda and Adarsh Australia director Faz […]
As of 26 August 2026, India’s official visa portal states that foreign nationals and OCI/eOCI cardholders must complete the e-Arrival Card, and that all passengers must complete the Air Suvidha Self-Declaration Form before reaching the immigration counters. The e-Arrival Card can be submitted online within 72 hours before arrival. (Indian Visa Online) The OCI point […]
By Indranil Halder Empty Jar & The Jam Boy is a sweeping work of historical fiction that exposes the magnificent rise and tragic hollowings of colonial Bengal. The “Empty Jar” serves as a powerful metaphor for the behemoth province of Bengal. Once a global titan of wealth, millennia of civilization, and thriving international trade, Bengal attracted merchants from […]
By Aditya Kumar One of the most pressing global problems of the 21st century, climate change calls for immediate action in the form of policies that take into account both environmental sustainability and economic transformation. The European Green Deal is one of the most ambitious policy agendas that will help the European Union (EU) become […]
By Aditya Kumar The relationship between caste, gender, and political representation in India is critically examined through a combination of the visual and the political science approach. It transcends a purely data-driven approach in its attempt to comprehend how the existing social orders, institutional structures and cultural practices dictate who gains access to political power. […]
Just days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia, an online threat targeting the Indian leader has prompted an investigation by the Australian authorities. The probe was launched following a disturbing comment posted on social media in response to an event promoting PM Modi’s Melbourne visit beginning July 8. Posted from an account […]