Swami Ramdev is a spiritual leader of Hindu origin known for his contributions in yoga, ayurveda and agriculture products. Baba Ramdev is best known for popularizing yoga among health conscious Indians and NRIs through his mass yoga camps & TV shows. He also leads the fight against the Indian Congress Government for corruption and has […]
Arab Spring Rolls Into Fundamentalism
(CHAKRA) Independence to India did not change the political system in one important respect. Much colonial legislation remains intact. Most notorious is the Police Act of 1864 which was designed to quell dissent by unruly subjects rather than provide a public service. In fact the very idea of public ‘service’ is an anachronism in India […]
Why this Kolaveri Di vs. Team Anna, Ramdev and 2G Scam
By Dhanush Kumar (CHAKRA) As many nations in the Middle East were busy with the ‘Arab spring’, India also found itself occupied with nationwide anti-corruption protests. New faces and heroes emerged into the spotlight with names like Anna Hazare and Baba Ramdev making daily headlines. We also confronted emerging government scandals and accusations such as the ‘2G […]
Increase in Sales for Vivekananda’s Books with Anna Hazare’s Help
Shimla, India – While acquiring a mass following to stand up against the Indian governments corruption, Anna Hazare has aided in boosting the sales of Swami Vivekananda’s books. The Hindu monk has preached and spread the message of Indian spirituality throughout the world but books are flying off shelves faster than ever after Anna has […]