The Indian Navy is currently hosting the seventh edition of the Japan-India Maritime Exercise 2023 (JIMEX 23) off the coast of Visakhapatnam. This edition commemorates the 11th anniversary of JIMEX since its inception in 2012. Under the command of RAdm Nishiyama Takahiro, Commander Escort Flotilla One, units from the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) are participating in the exercise alongside Indian Naval ships commanded by RAdm Gurcharan Singh, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet. The exercise involves the participation of several Indian Navy vessels, including INS Delhi, the country’s first indigenously built Guided Missile Destroyer, and INS Kamorta, an indigenously…
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Joe Biden celebrated a new phase in the India-U.S. relationship during Mr. Modi’s visit to the White House. The event, which took place on a rainy Thursday morning, involved a ceremonial welcome for Mr. Modi by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the South Lawn. Cabinet officials from both countries and several thousand members of the Indian diaspora, some of whom chanted “Modi, Modi,” were in attendance. Beyond the pomp and ceremony, the leaders announced a wide range of collaborations in defense, technology, health, energy, and mobility. President Biden referred…
On Saturday, India and Pakistan engaged in a diplomatic exchange of lists containing information about their respective civilian prisoners and fishermen held in custody. This is a regular process in accordance with the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access, taking place on January 1 and July 1 each year. India provided a list of 343 civilian prisoners and 74 fishermen believed to be Pakistani, currently under their custody. In return, Pakistan shared a list of 42 civilian prisoners and 266 fishermen believed to be Indian, who are in their custody. The Indian government has called for the prompt release and repatriation…
Arvind Narayanan, an accomplished computer scientist, has assumed the position of director at Princeton University’s Center for Information Technology Policy (CITP), a collaborative platform between the School of Engineering and Applied Science and the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. A graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology, Narayanan is renowned for his innovative teaching and research methods, particularly in the fields of fairness in algorithms, cryptocurrencies and blockchains, and advanced privacy technologies, according to a press release. Since joining CITP in 2012, Narayanan, an expert in tech privacy, has been actively involved in various initiatives, such as the…
The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda is a comprehensive collection of the writings and lectures of one of the most influential spiritual leaders of the modern era. Swami Vivekananda was a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna, and he played a key role in introducing Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world. This ebook includes all the major works of Swami Vivekananda, such as “Karma Yoga,” “Raja Yoga,” “Jnana Yoga,” “Bhakti Yoga,” and “The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda.” It also features his lectures on a wide range of topics, including religion, philosophy, spirituality, and social issues. Through his works, Swami Vivekananda…
Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda (9 vols.) is an exhaustive collection of Swami Vivekananda’s speeches and works. It brings together his thoughts on Vedanta, philosophy, and human consciousness. His teachings in these volumes convey the core meaning of Vedanta philosophy in an easy-to-understand way. Click Here to Buy
This book, as the title suggests, is a book by Swami Vivekananda on Raja Yoga. It contains, for the major part, his interpretation of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. This book was written keeping his western audience and reader in mind. The book begins with a brief introduction to Yoga. It explains various techniques for practising basic Yoga exercises like Prânâyâma, Pratyâhâra, Dhyâna, Samâdhi etc. The book also provides insights into developing concentration and the powers of practising Yoga. Click Here to Buy
Karma Yoga: The Yoga of action is a book of lectures by Swami Vivekananda, as transcribed by Joseph Josiah Goodwin. The main subject of the book is Karma (Work) and Karma Yoga (The Yoga of Action). Vivekananda uses the concept of Karma as described in the Bhagavad Gita to explain his philosophy. The final message is that work is worship and a path to enlightenment. Click Here to Buy
Meditation and Its Methods is divided into two sections: Meditation according to Yoga and Meditation according to Vedanta. Vivekananda’s views on meditation are sprinkled throughout his “Complete Works”. These various views, thoughts, opinions, and lectures are compiled to make this book. Click Here to Buy
Jnana Yoga or The Yoga of Knowledge is a book of lectures by Swami Vivekananda as transcribed by Joseph Josiah Goodwin. These lectures were delivered mostly in New York. In this book, Vivekananda explains the knowledge of the Vedas, Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Gita in a scientific manner. According to him, knowledge is the ultimate goal. It is only knowledge which can give us freedom from Maya or illusion. The book also touches upon other important Hindu philosophies like the atman, cosmos, immortality etc. Jnana-Yoga, along with Karma-Yoga, Bhakti-Yoga, and Raja-Yoga, is a classic book on Hindu philosophy. Click Here…
