Knowledge and the Human Intellect Munich, 16 September 2012 History has always relied on philosophical concepts to make a connection or link between past events being reported—that could have happened in the immediate past or at a time that is substantially removed—and the present as well as to understand the impact these events could have […]
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THE LEGEND OF MAHABALI
September 1, 2012 
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THE STORY OF ‘ONAM’ FOR THE UNINITIATED Canberra, 2 September 2012 Disclaimer: This is the story of the great King Mahabali who is said to have ruled Kerala in the days of legends, as I was told when I was a little boy and as I remember it now after having read more about […]
Continue readingTHEORY OF HISTORY: PART III of IV
August 22, 2012 0 Comments
THE UNDERLYING PHILOSOPHY Canberra, 22 August 2012 History is an account of the past, with examinations of how and why a particular event happened followed by the extrapolation of its short to medium term repercussions and long term follow-on influence. Fundamental to ‘good’ history is that it must report the truth in terms of the […]
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August 16, 2012 0 Comments
View Through the Ages Canberra, 16 August 2012 An unequivocal understanding of the past is essential to the progress of society and because it forms an indelible part of understanding the past, a clear understanding of history becomes a necessity for all human advancement. Understanding history is based on three major factors. First is the […]
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July 28, 2012 0 Comments
Canberra, 28 July 2012 History, defined in the dictionary as ‘the branch of knowledge dealing with past events; the record of past events, especially in connection with the human race; and a continuous systematic written narrative, in order of time, of past events as relating to a particular people, country, period, person etc.,’. In effect, […]
Continue readingIndian History – Preface
January 13, 2009 0 Comments
Singapore, 13 January 2009 This is about the other part of my interest, Indian History. I would like to think that I am a very perceptive history student, not an expert, but an expert lay-man who understands more than a number of others the nuances of history. I also believe that history should not be […]
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January 11, 2009 0 Comments
Singapore, 11 January 2009 The concept of national security, while historically a constant factor, has undergone changes over the years. What we are witnessing today is a rapid change in the understanding of what constitutes national security and also the acceptance of a much broader remit to forces of the state in ensuring the nation’s […]
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January 10, 2009 0 Comments
Singapore, 10 January 2009 I have explained my belief that history must have a meaning beyond the mere collection of dates, incidents and episodes to every day life of the common man. It is another matter that a majority does not have any abiding interest in history. The other thread that I want to draw […]
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