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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicVD Savarkar

Topic: VD Savarkar

Becoming Hindu is not the same as being Hindu. It’s not fashionable

In 'Hindutva and Hind Swaraj', Makarand Paranjape argues that the ideological clash between MK Gandhi and VD Savarkar continues to influence national life.

Savarkar severely criticised RSS for its ‘purely cultural’ orientation

In ‘Adivasi or Vanvasi’, Kamal Nayan Choubey explores the genesis, historical journey, nature of ideological discourse, and various functions of the Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram.

SC rejects plea to include Savarkar in Emblems Act, dismisses accusation against LoP Rahul Gandhi

The petition stated that Gandhi is in the habit of making 'irresponsible, immature & defamatory comments' about Savarkar & sought for his name to be included in the Emblems and Names Act.

Villain to anti-hero to now hero status, Hindi novel shows Savarkar’s courage, compassion

‘Kamalkant Tripathi has had the bravery to write about Savarkar, which has given us the bravery to talk about it,' said panelist and JNU professor Omprakash Singh.

Lala Lajpat Rai was no Savarkar. He said Hindu Raj ‘would ruin India’

History books often describe him as a Right-wing Hindu nationalist who vigorously fought for Hindu majoritarianism. But according to his great-granddaughter, that wasn't the case.

Lajpat Rai shared Savarkar’s anxiety about Islam. But he didn’t see Muslims as anti-nationals

By revealing the complexities of Lajpat Rai’s thinking, 'Being Hindu Being Indian' provokes to think more deeply about broader questions relevant to present-day politics.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.