ThoughtPapers

Some Rambling Thoughts on my Retirement

A reflection on the meaning of retirement.

Author : Prof. G Ramesh, Prof. (Retd.), IIM Bangalore

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IPR In Traditional Knowledge following the Haldi Controversy

Protecting the intellectual property of Traditional Knowledge:Where does India stand?

Author : Prof. Hemant Jadhav, BITS PILANI

Ruling Party – Opposition Coalition

Duopoly collusion as applied to political parties in TN.

Author : Prof. G Ramesh, Prof. (Retd.), IIM Bangalore

Shakunthala By Veda Vyasa And Kalidasa – A Comparative Study

The representation of Shakuntala in the two versions and the importance of truth.

Author : Dr.Padmavathi Koride, Assistant Professor, CHRIST Bangalore

Dravidian Maya: The Longest-Living Maya

Review of a compelling book of insights on Dravidian Narratives.

Author : Prof. G Ramesh, Prof. (Retd.), IIM Bangalore

Rudra Thandavam: Daring into No-Go Areas

A review of Director G Mohan's latest Tamil release.

Author : G Ramesh, Professor (Retd.), IIM Bangalore

Chess, Mathematics and Corona: Learning from the wisdom of our ancient texts

Ancient Indian mathematicians had a fascination for large numbers and calculations

Author : Chandrahas M. Halai, Science and Technology Writer

Why don't psephologists predict results on the day of counting?

On the same day, votes were being counted in Bihar and the IPL final was happening in

Author : Dr. Balasubramanian Sambasivam, PhD from Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

Chola merchant guilds and ancient trade wars

In 1015, Raja Raja Chola sent a trade mission to China with pearls, ivory ...

Author : Nithya Raghunathan, heritage and culture enthusiast

Hindu Temples: Introduction to Structural and Rock Cut Monuments (Part 2)

Part-2 in the series dealing with philosophical and aesthetic background of temples

Author : Arjun Bharadwaj, Faculty, Vibhu Academy

Inauguration of IndiaChapter.in by Hon’ble Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari

By : IndiaChapter

Keywords : IndiaChapter, Inauguration, Nitin Gadkari

Video Source : IndiaChapter

HAPPY WOMEN'S DAY ?

By : Yazi Krishna

Keywords : Domestic Violence, Dowry, Child Marriage, Marital Rape

Video Source : Yazi Krishna

2nd Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati Memorial Lecture

By : Indic Academy

Keywords : Spirituality, Hindu Culture, Nationalism, Democracy

Video Source : Indic Academy

The Increasing Irrelevance Of NCERT: The Future of Education

By : Atharva Forum

Keywords : Social harmony, Indoctrination, Negative stereotype

Video Source : Atharva Forum

Dawn in a dusk in Pakistan

A definitive account of all the events leading up to the latest turmoil in Pakistan

Author : Lt. Gen. P R Shankar, AVSM, VSM, Professor of Practice, IIT Madras

Keywords : Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif, Imran Khan, India

Monsoon rainfall cycles as depicted in ancient Sanskrit texts

How much did our ancestors know about the monsoons?

Author : Prof. R N Iyengar, Jain University, Bengaluru

Keywords : monsoon, astronomy, traditional knowledge

Lighting the flames of freedom in Stanford

Lala Hardayal one of the most brilliant Indian minds of the 20th century, an intellectual, a scholar, a revolutionary, a nationalist.

Author : Ratnakar Sadasyula, IT professional and a history enthusiast

Keywords : Veer Sarvarkar, Indian Freedom Movement, Independence

India's lockdown and its stages of economic recovery from COVID-19 

An evaluation of Indian govt's nuanced economic policies towards managing the pandemic

Author : Raghbendra Jha, Professor of Economics, Australian National University 

Keywords : COVID-19, Indian Economy, Reforms

Ancient board games: From Indus Valley to Tamil Civilisation

The earliest board games were played on a slab of stone, or on the ground itself

Author : Dr. Chitra H K, history enthusiast, Hong Kong

Keywords : Gamesmen, counters, Vaigai River Valley Civilisation, Keeladi excavations, Indus-Saraswati excavations

Helavanakatte Giriyamma's words of wisdom

The journey of a young girl who blossomed to a formidable poet

Author : Dr. Sindhuja C V, Center for Education and Social Studies

Keywords :

Acharyopasana (आचार्योपासना)

Why and How the Guru is worshipped in Sanatana Dharma.

Author : Dr.S.Nagaraju, M.A., Ph.D (Sanskrit)

Keywords : Guru, Moksha, Sanatana Dharma, Upanishads

A Magic Square for Peace

The magic square called Chautisa Yantra is believed to bring peace     

Author : Chandrahas M. Halai, Science & Technology Writer

Keywords : Khajuraho, Devanagari, Chautisa yantra, Magic square

Astrology for Top Management

Understanding organizational dynamics through astrology

Author : Prof. G Ramesh, Center for Public Policy, IIM Bangalore

Keywords : Astrology, Malefic, Benefic, Planet, Aspecting

Why English Literature Still Thrives?

Literature is more than just for livelihood, it's a way of life itself.

Author : Smita Dhantal, Ph D Scholar, CHRIST (Deemed to be University)

Keywords : Literature, Language, Theme, Subjectivity, Analysis

In India, is it about reiterating Stree Shakti, or rediscovering it?

Women of our great country has always been visionaries, patriots and leaders 

Author : Amishi Seth, Author, Screenwriter, Playwright, Director

Keywords : Women empowerment, Eternal icons, Virtuousness, Fearlessness

Relevance of Rituals- Part 2   

Rituals, traditions, regulations; and their crucial role in human development. 

Author : Dr S.Ramratnam, VC Jagadguru Kripalu University, Bhubaneshwar (Odisha)

Keywords : ritual, priest, relaxation, response, harvard, AIDS

Hindu Temples – An Introduction

Part-1 in the series dealing with philosophical and aesthetic background of temples

Author : Arjun Bharadwaj, Faculty, Vibhu Academy

Keywords : hindu temples, science of hindu temples

Arithmetic progression, ancient Indian mathematics and Aryabhata

Aryabhata and sums of squares, arithmetic progressions, cubes of consecutive numbers

Author : Chitra Aiyer, Technical Writer; & Abhishek Banerjee, Associate Prof., IISc, Bengaluru

Keywords : Indian mathematics, Arithmetic progressions, sums of squares formulas

Social Reformers in Tamil Nadu (Part 2)

 Part-2 of the series tracing history of abolition of Devadasi practice in Tamil Nadu

Author : Ma Venkatesan, Writer

Keywords : devadasi, history of india, reform in india, dravidians

Agricultural reforms and opportunities in Bihar

With Bihar going to polls, an agri agenda for parties vying to rule  

Author : Prakash Kumar Jha, Postdoctoral Fellow, Feed the Future Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab, Kansas State University

Keywords : Bihar elections, agriculture, reforms, Farm Bills

Bringing back the Shakti: Durga Puja in the era of modernity in Bengal

A probe into the relationship among the Sacred, the Scriptures, and the Festivals

Author : Sumanjay Dutta, Research Scholar, Dept of Management Studies, IISc

Keywords : Navratri, Durga Puja, Bengal, Vedas

Splitting the pie: Possible alliances for 2021 Tamil Nadu polls

In the absence of two Dravidian stalwarts, will this Assembly election alter TN's political landscape?

Author : Dr. Balasubramanian Sambasivam, PhD from Indian Institute of Science (IISc)

Keywords : Tamil Nadu, Dravidian parties, Assembly elections

From Nagapattinam to Sumatra: How the Cholas braved the seas (Part 1)

Mariners harnessed knowledge from the skies and steered their vessels to victory

Author : Nithya Raghunathan, heritage and culture enthusiast

Keywords : Cholas, Rajendra Chola, Naval power, Astronomy

Catuṣṣaṣṭi-kalās (Part 3)

The meticulously detailed classification of the numerous Indian art forms

Author : Dr Arathi V B, Vibhu Academy, Bangalore

Keywords : Indian art, Culture, History

Guru Nanak: The initiation ceremony, work and marriage (Part 3)

Nanak had an inquisitive mind and was always seeking answers to logical questions

Author : Harminder Kaur, Senior Journalist and Author

Keywords :