Canberra, 10 December 2017 From the earliest times, Indian civilisation has flourished within the confines of a great social and religious system called Hinduism. Although Hinduism is now equated to a religion, it has always been, and continues to be, a system as old and unique as the civilisation that it nurtured. The initiation, […]
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Indian History Part 24: INDIAN CULTURAL INFLUENCE BEYOND THE BORDERS
January 6, 2014 
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Canberra, 6 January 2014 For medieval Indian kingdoms the sea provided the opportunity for trade, especially in the peninsular kingdoms that were essentially sea-faring nations and straddled the trade route between West Asia and China. Through the ages it is seen as an unbroken tradition that trade invariably led to political and cultural influence, normally […]
Continue readingIndian History Part 22: Of ANCIENT LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE
December 27, 2013 0 Comments
Canberra, 27 December 2013 Language is a term that conveys a meaning much larger than just grammar or philology because it reflects prevalent social convention and learning. The use of language, the capacity to acquire and effectively employ a sophisticated and complex system of communication, is deeply entrenched in human culture. Language is the testament […]
Continue readingFROM INDUS TO INDEPENDENCE: A TREK THROUGH INDIAN HISTORY
November 25, 2012 0 Comments
Canberra, 25 November 2012 Part 2 The Evolution of Indian Languages In contemporary India, language has become both the thread that binds the nation together and also the catalyst for regional, ethnic and racial animosities. This is because the languages of the sub-continent are vividly different but yet have a common starting point and have […]
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