Indology

In this episode of Indology, NDTV's Gaurie Dwivedi speaks with Swami Vigyananand, Joint General Secretary of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), about Hindu society, India’s civilisational heritage and the role of Gen Z in preserving cultural identity. He discusses the World Hindu Congress’s focus on economy, education and media, questions the use of the “South Asian” identity, and shares his views on family structures, fertility, youth culture and language politics. The conversation explores how Hindu perspectives can shape India’s social and economic future 

What lies at the heart of Indian civilisation? In the First Episode Of 'Indology' Author and historian Hindol Sengupta explores India's civilisational memory, the central role of the Goddess and the concept of the feminine divine in Indian traditions. He examines how politics and secularism have shaped India's understanding of its own history, why the country needs to rediscover its living traditions, and how ideas of womanhood, cultural ethos and national identity intersect. Sengupta also discusses the Vande Bharat debate, historical consciousness and the challenges India may face in the coming decade.