Author: Raj Shah

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration, which has been in power for nine years, has permanently altered several areas of India. The resuscitation and restoration of Hindu temples, revered representations of the country’s cultural and religious past, have been crucial elements of their work. The Modi administration set out on a quest to revive these historic sites because it saw the value of conserving India’s heritage. This article explores the government’s sincere attempts to revitalize Hindu temples, including financial assistance, rehabilitation projects, promotion of pilgrimage tourism, maintenance of traditions, digital initiatives, and strengthening temple administration. Passionate Restoration on the Path…

“Hinduism has the strongest presence of the divine feminine among major world religions, from ancient times to the present” says Edwin Bryant, an American Indologist and professor of Religions of India at Rutgers University. The goddess is viewed as central in Shakti and Shiva Hindu traditions. Matriarchal theology is quite prevalent in Sanskritic traditions and village Hinduism relating to the worship of Shakti, and there are numerous Hindu communities that are matriarchal. Maharshi Manu is the first great man of the world to have given society the highest ideals about women, which adds remarkably to the dignity, status and self…

Google Pay, the popular UPI-based payment application, has introduced a new feature that streamlines the process of activating UPI services. This feature allows users to activate their UPI service using their Aadhaar number, eliminating the need for a debit card. The aim is to enhance accessibility and convenience for UPI transactions, making digital payments seamless for millions of Indians. Simplifying UPI Activation Previously, users had to rely on their debit cards to set up their UPI PIN on Google Pay. However, the latest feature provides two options for UPI activation. Users can either use their debit card or choose to…

As of September 30, current notes in circulation can either be deposited in bank accounts or exchanged, according to a Reserve Bank of India announcement. The RBI said in a statement on May 19 that bank notes with a face value of Rs 2,000 would remain legal currency. The RBI stated that beginning on May 23, 2023, exchanges of Rs 2,000 bank notes into banknotes of other denominations can be done at any bank up to a ceiling of Rs 20,000 at a time in order to maintain operational convenience and prevent interruption of routine activities of bank branches. The…

Like Britain, the United States of America may also have an Indian-origin president after the 2024 presidential election. The fresh faces of Indian descent for the US presidential election are Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy. This news has created a buzz across the globe as it reflects the popularity of Indians worldwide. According to the report, in a community that makes up 1.3% of the US population, two out of three candidates currently vying for the GOP presidential nomination are Indian-Americans. The Indian diasporic politics of today are on the way to rewriting history with the two prominent American…

By Raj Shah The movie RRR has been making waves in the film industry with its gripping story of rebellion and freedom. But what many people may not know is that the movie was inspired by a real-life revolt that occurred in Andhra Pradesh. The Rampa Revolt of 1922–1924 was an important event in the state’s history and is now finally getting the recognition it deserves. What was the Rampa Revolt? The Rampa Revolt was an armed rebellion against British colonial rule in the former Indian princely state of Rampa in Andhra Pradesh, India. It began in May 1879 and…

Negative news about India is more exciting and sells more copies Indian-American journalists and American media outlets’ coverage of reporting on India not only sees the glass half empty but also sees fingerprints all over the glass This has resulted in a negative feedback loop from India-centric controversies which has created a perverse incentive for Indian-origin journalists and writers to contribute to global media outlets American media often write only the dark side about India focusing on terrorism and conflict You’ve probably heard the expression “half-full” or “half-empty” used to describe how people tend to focus on either the…

He is at the zenith of power, yet so down to earth. He is synonymous with hope and humanity. The common Indian sees the new sunrise through him. He is none other than Shri Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India. The recent Assembly Elections in his home state Gujarat once again conveyed the popular support and love for Narendra Modi, the erstwhile Chief Minister of Gujarat. It was his magic as well as the reality of prosperity that gave his BJP party a sweeping victory in Gujarat, which also indicates his third term as the Prime Minister of India. What…