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Jawaharlal Nehru Nehru’s Nationalism and his role in the Freedom Movement are closely interrelated, since it was the nature of Nehru’s Nationalist ideas that dictated his course of action in the freedom movement of India. Nehru’s Nationalism: Nehru’s nationalism was not one of mindless jingoism. He was able to reach a common ground between an … Read more
Aristotle Aristotle is one of the greatest thinkers in the history of western science and philosophy, making contributions to logic, metaphysics, mathematics, physics, biology, botany, ethics, politics, agriculture, medicine, dance and theatre. He was a student of Plato who in turn studied under Socrates. Although we do not actually possess any of Aristotle’s own writings … Read more
Socrates Socrates believed the best way for people to live was to focus on the pursuit of virtue rather than the pursuit, for instance, of material wealth. He always invited others to try to concentrate more on friendships and a sense of true community, for Socrates felt this was the best way for … Read more
Aristotle Aristotle is one of the greatest thinkers in the history of western science and philosophy, making contributions to logic, metaphysics, mathematics, physics, biology, botany, ethics, politics, agriculture, medicine, dance and theatre. He was a student of Plato who in turn studied under Socrates. Although we do not actually possess any of Aristotle’s … Read more
Guru Nanak Dev Ji was the founder of SikhismSikhism and the first of ten Sikh Gurus. He was born in Talwandi, Punjab, India in 1469. He is considered to be one of the most important religious figures in Indian history. Guru Nanak Dev Ji was a spiritual teacher who emphasized the importance of faith, devotion, … Read more
Brahmagupta: The Architect of Ancient Indian Mathematics Brahmagupta, born in 598 CE in Bhinmal, Rajasthan, India, stands as a towering figure in the history of mathematics. He was a brilliant astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the fields of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. His most famous work, the BrÄhmasphuá¹asiddhÄnta (Correctly Established Doctrine … Read more
Dadu Dayal: The Mystic Poet of the 16th Century Dadu Dayal, a revered spiritual leader and poet of the 16th century, left an indelible mark on the religious landscape of India. His teachings, a unique blend of Hinduism, Islam, and Sufism, resonated with a diverse population, transcending the boundaries of caste and creed. This article … Read more
Madhavacharya: The Architect of Infinite Series and the Dawn of Modern Mathematics Madhavacharya, a 14th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer, stands as a towering figure in the history of mathematics. He is widely recognized as the founder of the Kerala School of Astronomy and Mathematics, a vibrant intellectual hub that flourished for centuries and made groundbreaking … Read more