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Oppenheimer and the Bhagavad Gita: Melding Science and Cosmic Wisdom
In the scorching heat of July 16, 1945, the world changed forever. On that fateful day, amidst the fiery birth of the atomic bomb, J....
Kisna Pande
Aug 22, 20233 min read
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The Bandit Queen
Phoolan Devi, the infamous "Bandit Queen," remains a character of extreme intrigue and complexity in the annals of Indian history. Her...
Kisna Pande
Jun 3, 20232 min read
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India’s Rebirth is Threatening the Foundations of the Past
April 19, 2023 India's recent trajectory under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has witnessed a series of drastic shifts,...
Kisna Pande
Apr 19, 20232 min read
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When You Don’t Have the Power to Make the Rules, Beware of Breaking Them.
My two countries of origin, India and the United States of America, have shared a kindred bond with not only the ideals of democracy but...
Kisna Pande
Feb 12, 20234 min read
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The History of Non-Alignment
India's long-standing commitment to non-alignment has been a cornerstone of its foreign policy since the 1950s. Rooted in the context of...
Kisna Pande
Dec 22, 20222 min read
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India’s Green Revolution
A green revolution feels like a very present day concept, born out of the needs stemming from climate change. In India, however, the...
Kisna Pande
Oct 4, 20222 min read
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Triumph Amid Turmoil: India's Field Hockey Glory in the 1948 London Olympics
August 10, 2022 The year 1948 marked a pivotal moment in India's history, both politically and athletically. Just a year after gaining...
Kisna Pande
Aug 10, 20222 min read
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Examining the 2002 Gujarat Riots
The 2002 Gujarat riots remain one of the most contentious and debated incidents in modern Indian history. This tragic episode unfolded in...
Kisna Pande
Jun 8, 20223 min read
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The Taj Mahal: India's Crown Jewel
The Taj Mahal's story begins with the love of a Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. When she tragically...
Kisna Pande
May 12, 20222 min read
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The Great Indian Rebellion of 1857
The Great Indian Rebellion of 1857, well before India’s actual independence, was a watershed moment in India's struggle against British...
Kisna Pande
Apr 16, 20223 min read
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Chanakya - the Epitome of Thought in 4th Century BCE
Chanakya, also known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta, was an ancient Indian scholar, philosopher, teacher, and statesman who lived during the...
Kisna Pande
Feb 4, 20222 min read
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6 Surprising Ways the Vedas Were Ahead of Their Time
The Vedic period in ancient India, spanning from approximately 1500 BCE to 500 BCE, was a remarkable era of intellectual and...
Kisna Pande
Dec 1, 20212 min read
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