Shubh Maha Shivaratri – Happy Night of Shiva – Feb 2014

by 2 Comments

Bhagwan Shiva ji - Shubh MahaShivaratri

(CHAKRA) On Feburary 27th, 2014 hundreds of millions of Hindus celebrate for an auspicious festival devoted to Bhagwan Shiva ji and is referred as Maha-Shivaratri (Sivaratri). The name MahaShivaratri when translated to english is known as  ’Night of Shiva’. Hindus celebrate and perform most of the religious ceremonies during the nighttime.  MahaShivaratri is a Hinduism festival […]

How Secular is Article 30 in the Indian Constitution?

by 1 Comment

Some religious groups such as Christians and Muslims get reserved spots to top educational institutions regardless of academic performance. Some feel this is not a safe practice for professions such as medical doctors, engineers

By Adity Sharma The thirst for knowledge is present in each of us from the time we are infants. As we grow and mature, this insatiable curiosity for learning is channeled through educational institutions. Here, we hone our skills, and eventually take up the necessary stations in society. Swami Vivekananda was one such proponent of […]