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2026-07-31T11:33:46+08:00

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Hormuz: A Shared Hindu and Zoroastrian Heritage

Last updated on: July 31, 2026 at 11:33 am By Shashi Holla

Every evening, somewhere in the world, a newsreader utters the words: “The Strait of Hormuz.” The phrase usually accompanies images of oil tankers, naval flotillas, geopolitical tensions, or warnings about disruptions to global energy supplies. To diplomats and military strategists, Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints. Yet few pause to ask a simple question: What does “Hormuz” actually mean? The answer opens a remarkable window into one of humanity’s oldest civilizational memories. Hormuz is not merely... Read more

2026-03-16T09:07:11+08:00

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The Four Comforting Myths Hindus Tell Themselves

Last updated on: March 16, 2026 at 9:07 am By Shashi Holla

Among Hindus today, certain ideas circulate endlessly on social media and in casual conversations. They are repeated so often that they have become articles of faith. Yet many of these beliefs are not historical truths but comforting myths that weaken Hindu civilisational confidence. (The Apsara dance, a national cultural icon of Cambodia, brings the epic Ramayana to life through its graceful movements and storytelling. Source:Viator) If Hinduism is to remain a living force in the modern world, these myths must... Read more

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2025-11-30T21:57:27+08:00

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The Dhwaja(Flag)Over Ayodhya: A Hindu Civilisational Revival

Last updated on: November 30, 2025 at 9:57 pm By Shashi Holla

The hoisting of the Dhwaja atop the newly reconstructed Ram Mandir on 25 November 2025 is far more than a religious ritual or an architectural milestone. It marks a civilisational crescendo — a luminous watershed moment in the long and unbroken arc of Hindu tradition. In an age where Indigenous cultures across the world have been erased or museumised, this event announces the renewed cadence of the world’s oldest living civilisation. Plural Truths vs. Singular Claims Monotheistic Religions often... Read more

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2025-11-05T14:14:37+08:00

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Conversion Zealots and Interfaith Marriages: A Dharmic Lens

Last updated on: November 5, 2025 at 2:14 pm By Shashi Holla

A Controversy that Stirred the Faith Debate Recently, during an event organized by Turning Point USA at Mississippi University, U.S. Vice President JD Vance sparked a worldwide debate with his remarks about converting his Hindu wife, Usha Vance, to Christianity. JD Vance said: “Most Sundays, Usha will come with me to church… Do I hope, eventually, that she’s moved by the Church? Honestly, I do, because I believe in the Christian Gospel.” His statement reignited a sensitive discussion on religious... Read more

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2025-10-09T12:18:45+08:00

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Interfaith Harmony Through a Dharmic Lens: Katrina & Vicky

Last updated on: October 9, 2025 at 12:18 pm By Shashi Holla

Interfaith marriage remains a complex and sensitive topic in contemporary and postmodern societies. In the modern globalised world, Interfaith marriages are not just a symbol for liberalism but also inevitable. While ideals of equality and mutual respect in such unions are often promoted, achieving true harmony is still a challenge. The author is using a Dharmic lens to analyse interfaith marriages, which offers unique insights into their dynamics, where tradition and spirituality play a pivotal role in societal structures. In... Read more

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