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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Alternative education model based on ‘Bharatiya' philosophy need of the hour, says Mohan Bhagwat
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that an alternative education model based on 'Bharatiya' philosophy is required for making a 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India). 'The educational system in the country emerged based on the long-term influence of Western ideas. To make a Viksit Bharat, we require an alternative education based on 'Bharatiyata' [Indianness],' he was quoted as saying in a release issued here. He was addressing delegates at the national 'Chintan Baitak' held as part of the education conclave organised by the 'Shiksha Samskriti Utthan Nyas' in Kochi. He said that the educational system recognised in the country had grown by imbibing Western concepts. A joint effort was required to develop an alternative based on Bharatiya ideals and values, he added.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Bharat's civilisational values hold key to global crises: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
File photo: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohanrao Bhagwat on Tuesday said the world's mounting crises, from inequality and environmental degradation to unending conflicts, stem from a fragmented vision of progress and argued that India's civilisational ethos, or Bharatiyata, offers a holistic alternative. Delivering his keynote address at the 10th Anuvrat Nyas Nidhi Vyakhyan, organised by IGNOU and Akhil Bharatiya Anuvrat Nyas, Bhagwat said modern history, largely shaped by Western narratives, has ignored Bharat's contributions while promoting a worldview rooted in consumption and conquest. 'Today's textbooks mention China and Japan but erase Bharat. Even here, history taught to children shows India only in the Mughal period,' he said, welcoming efforts to revise curricula and restore India's cultural memory. He pointed to the paradox of scientific and technological advances failing to eliminate human suffering. 'Science has expanded human knowledge from chromosomes and genes to the Moon and Mars, but sorrow persists. The gap between the rich and poor keeps widening. Even those with wealth and comforts speak of inner unhappiness,' Bhagwat said. Experiments with monarchy, religion-based governance, capitalism and communism, he noted, have faltered because they emerged from a 'half-baked vision' that sees the world as separate entities and nature as something to exploit. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Many Are Watching Tariffs - Few Are Watching What Nvidia Just Launched Seeking Alpha Read More Undo In contrast, Bharatiyata upholds interconnectedness, self-restraint and harmony. 'Indian tradition teaches that whatever we do has consequences for the whole creation. Without dharma guiding wealth and desire, there can be no lasting peace,' Bhagwat said. He invoked the wisdom of indigenous communities (Adivasis) who lived in sync with nature and criticised the modern tendency to blindly follow health and consumption trends without inner understanding. 'Today, we act on media advice—Ramdev says drink bottle gourd juice and suddenly lauki prices skyrocket. We have outsourced our thinking,' he remarked. Urging change at the individual and family level, Bhagwat said Bharat's way has never been about imposing its model on others. 'We influence by living our values and setting an example for the world. Small, conscious steps in daily life can ripple outwards to transform society,' he said. As the world grapples with climate breakdown, resource conflicts and cultural alienation, Bhagwat insisted India's civilisational vision offers a sustainable path forward. 'Bharat must awaken itself first. When it does, the world will not need speeches to be convinced—it will see a living example of solutions it desperately seeks,' he said.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pawan Kalyan slams Bollywood for losing 'Bharatiyata', hails south cinema's cultural connect
Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan recently made waves with a candid take on how Indian culture is represented in cinema—and why Bollywood no longer dominates the narrative. In a thought-provoking conversation, he reflected on the shifting dynamics in Indian film industries , calling for a deeper recognition of the diverse cultural expressions found in regional cinema. In an interview with the Organiser Weekly, when asked about the growing cultural footprint of South Indian films compared to Hindi cinema, Pawan Kalyan responded with clarity: for him, the term 'Indian' itself sometimes feels distant. Instead, he prefers 'Bharatiya Chitra Parishrama'—a phrase that, he says, fully represents the soul of Bharat and its collective creative spirit. He acknowledged that while Bollywood once heavily influenced the perception of Indian culture, it was also impacted by globalisation and an earlier wave of left-leaning storytelling, where culturally rooted characters were often caricatured or mocked. But in contrast, regional cinema, particularly from the South, has maintained a strong connection with native traditions and rural audiences. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like NRI in United Arab Emirates? Invest ₹18K/Month & Secure ₹2Cr for Your Kid's College Future! Click Here Undo According to Kalyan, the dominance of southern cinema today isn't just by chance—it's rooted in storytelling that remains deeply connected to 'Bharatiyata.' Films like Dangal, he noted, are rare instances from Bollywood that reflect authentic Indian values without needing to explicitly rely on religion. He concluded that South Indian filmmakers—often catering to a largely rural demographic—never fully lost that cultural link. Whether knowingly or strategically, they've held on to stories that resonate with the heart of India. About Pawan Kalyan's upcoming work The much-delayed period drama Hari Hara Veera Mallu , starring actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, is now set to release worldwide on July 24. Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A.M. Jothi Krishna, the film was earlier scheduled for June 12 but was postponed. The makers cited the need to 'take a step back for bigger strides ahead.' With music by M.M. Keeravani, the film is produced by A. Dayakar Rao under Mega Surya Production and presented by A.M. Rathnam.
