By Karthik Vaidhinathan (CHAKRA) I would like to discuss briefly my ideas on the English terms like religion, faith and culture and Indic terms like dharma, sanatana dharma, vaidika dharma etc. and also touch upon what we should call ourselves. Different cultures have had different experiences which have conditioned them in different ways, and thus the categories […]

By Aseem Shukla Q:The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is recommending that the U.S. government develop a strategy to make religion ‘integral’ to American foreign policy. Should U.S. foreign policy get religion? There is little doubt that U.S. foreign policy apparatchiks have historically been deaf to religion as a driver of nationalism, foreign policy and […]

By Tan Ong Tiger Woods renews his faith in Buddhism Florida, US (CHAKRA) – While addressing the media on Friday, Tiger Woods wholeheartedly expressed an apology to his fans and family for his irresponsible behaviour.  He said “I am deeply sorry for the irresponsible, selfish behaviour I indulged in.”  He spoke very seriously and sincerely.  He […]

By Arun Shanghvi  London, UK (CHAKRA) – Britain’s first state-funded Hindu school has opened its doors with a smart school structure encompassing wood-clad school buildings, roofs covered with grass and an eco-friendly compound which includes a pond, a wildlife garden, and an outdoor amphitheatre. The classrooms are embellished with shrines and a striking marble temple.  […]