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Current Affairs : January 12, 2012

National Youth Day observed On 12 January, National Youth Day was observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Swami Vivekananda was born on 12 January 1863...

January 13, 2012

Valmiki Jayanti or Pargat Diwas

The Yoga Vasistha is credited to Maharishi Valmiki. He is the author of the Hindu Epic Ramayana. He is believed to give shelter to Sita in his own...

December 28, 2011

Current Affairs : January 14, 2010

Abbreviations:USAID: United States Agency for International DevelopmentISKCON: International Society for Krishna Consciousness Awards & Honors:Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Award – Vilas Rao TopeVilas Rao Tope the great grandson...

January 24, 2010

Quick Fact Sheet : Vedic Civilization in India

  1. Vedic Literature is known to be written between 1000 to 600 BC. Veda means to know or to get knowledge. 2. Arya means Foreigner (ary in...

February 19, 2009

Dharma and Rta in Indian Philosophy

Dharma and rta are important concepts in Indian philosophy that have been central to the development of Hinduism and other Indian religions. These concepts have evolved over time...

January 31, 2009