This book debunks them and gives a very clear picture about what sanatana dharma actually is. Brand new, exactly same isbn as listed, please double check isbn. He was educated in south asian history and politics at worcester college, oxford, as a chevening scholar, in business and finance as a knightbagehot fellow at columbia university, and in journalism and filmmaking at jamia millia islamia and delhi university. Hindol sengupta is an awardwinning author of nine books. The influence of rkmission is palpable all through the book, a continuation from the modern monk. The author is a savant of modern hinduism, and is so deeply connected to the faith that his serene relationship with hinduism makes the reader almost jealous. Shumon sengupta has over 20 years of experience in international development of working in progressively responsible management and leadership positions in india, bangladesh, laos, sierra. Apr 07, 2016 but what does all that mean to the modern hindu today asks hindol sengupta in this special series being hindu. Hindol sengupta is an indian journalist and entrepreneur, who is the author of six books. Loved reading this book and gifted it to 3 of my friends. Deepanshu, an aspirant himself and coming from northern part of india, found the necessity of bringing this very important course in hindi and thus took the responsibility to. Being hindu can be an amalgamation of many different things to many different people, at different times.
The author of the book, hindol sengupta is editoratlarge at fortune india, the indian edition of fortune magazine and the founder of whypoll trust, an opengovernment nonprofit. Hindu spiritual articles, works of great indian sages, advaita vedanta, upanishads, spiritual texts, bhakti, ramana maharshi, swami vivekananda, swami chinmayananda, jiddu krishna murthi, nisargadatta maharaj, sri sri ravishankar, jaggi vasudev, bhagavad gita, sukhabodhananda, papaji, ramesh balsekar. A very well studied book by hindol sengupta can be bagged from amazon. Hindols book is a timely addition to the growing list of books that seek to question the bigoted and at. Mar 02, 2015 indiafacts interviews author and journalist, hindol sengupta. Hindol sengupta ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. The story of women of india padmini sathianadhan sengupta. I picked up this book being hindu based on authors interviews in a couple of places about this book.
Understanding a peaceful path in a violent world, the first book on hinduism to win the prestigious prize given by the religion communicators council of america. Being hindu is a great book written by hindol sengupta on describing a hindu. Barkha bisht and inderaneil sengupta are two good looking people on indian television. I found the book very interesting and a quick read. Its structure and phrasing is the imitation of a swing, hence the name hindol hindola means swing. The hindu 8 october, 2010 young muslims say they want to move on but ask whether the ayodhya verdict is in tune with the aspirations and dreams of young, modern india. With this audacious and articulate book, journalist hindol sengupta presents an impassioned and most welcome case for hinduism as an ancient and. Explore avik sengupta profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news of avik sengupta. In 2018, he became the only indian to win the wilbur award given by the religion communicators council of america for his book being hindu.
Hindol sengupta born 1979 is an indian journalist and entrepreneur, who is the awardwinning author of eight books. Hindol sengupta born 1979 in jamshedpur is an indian historian and journalist. Hindol sengupta is the editoratlarge at fortune india, the indian edition of fortune. Scholars in india demand that harvard u press drop its. He is an awardwinning writer of nine bestselling books. Hindu spiritual articles articles about great sages. Thousands of academics and others in india attack esteemed book series by harvard u press and its wellrespected editor, a columbia professor, because the project is in the u. In 1992, a handful of immigrant engineers from the indian subcontinent who lived in the bay area formed a group called the indus entrepreneurs or tie with what now seems like a quaint mission.
Awardwinning author of eight books incldg recasting india, first indian book to be nominated for the hayek prize. Hindol sengupta is an awardwinning author and has written eight books. Old faith, new world and you was released by penguin random house in november 2015. The raga has teevra madhyam at its heart, and revolves around that note, resting on dha or ga. And after starting this book, i slowly came to realize, what sanatana dharma termed used to denote the eternal, in hinduism really is. Recasting india by hindol sengupta fortune india editoratlarge hindol senguptas new book chronicles indias lurching progress away from a statecontrolled economy to a. Understanding a peaceful path in a violent world, the first book on hinduism to do so. David frawley talks to hindol sengupta on being hindu. But what does all that mean to the modern hindu today asks hindol sengupta in this special series being hindu. History of the changing social status of women in india. Suneeta sengupta fitted the role well and so i casted her in it sanju trailer to release on may 30. Awardwinning author of eight books incldg recasting india, first. Hes been published in the united states, uk and india, among other countries. Hindol sengupta is a world economic forum young global leader and a knightbagehot fellow at columbia university.
Hindol sengupta asks the modern hindu what hinduism means to him. Indic academy cordially invites to the launch of the book the modern monk penguin publishers 2016 by hindol sengupta, on 12 february 2016, sunday at 10. While the actor had a stellar starcast in the film, few people know that he also roped in wife and actress suneeta sengupta in the film. The book has been well researched and well written. Indiafacts interview with hindol sengupta indiafactsindiafacts. Hindol sengupta vice president invest india linkedin. This is the personalized account of how hindol the author sees hinduism as. I think this award reaffirms your faith that hard work and honesty always pays. In india, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average in the following states and union territories 1. Recasting india by hindol sengupta fortune india editoratlarge hindol sengupta s new book chronicles indias lurching progress away from a statecontrolled economy to a more open. First look at this couple, and you will say that they are made for each other. I am humbled and feel a sense of responsibility towards my country.
As a huge number of aspirants come from hindi speaking background, this course completely summarizes the hindu for the day in less than in hindi. Watch sengupta in conversation with lord meghnad desai. Acharya surajit sengupta is the hindu guru of the 21st century. A favourite chapter for most indophiles is likely to be the one where hindol briefly enumerates the hindus contribution to science, and in many cases, these contributions were verily the foundations of science as the world knows today. Join facebook to connect with hindol sengupta and others you may know.
Suneeta plays an important role in the film and harsh tells. You will start theorising that these two must have had a passionate love story, since the beginning of their time together. Indiafacts editor sandeep balakrishna recently caught up with author and journalist, hindol sengupta for a casual chat about his latest recasting india, which has received critical acclaim. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Preislamic india laid the foundation for a syncretic, composite culture that india has been able. Being hindu is a practitioners guide that takes the reader on a journey to very simply understand what the hindu message is, where it stands in the clash of civilizations between islam and christianity, and why the hindu way could yet be the path for plurality and progress in the twentyfirst century. Sengupta writes very well and the writing is very informative. Preislamic india laid the foundation for a syncretic. Being hindu by hindol sengupta raises a lot of questions about indian society that is as per data dominated by hindus but we always hear about issues faced by every other community but hindus. Prem kumar basic ias academy young, muslim and reflecting on ayodhya.
An academic book about the 17thcentury warrior known as shivaji was banned for fear of offending shivajis modernday fans, until the supreme court lifted the prohibition. He has won the wilbur award, and the psf prize for public service in india. View anindya senguptas profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Anindya sengupta vice president, consulting and products. Told from the frank and refreshing perspective of a practicing hindu, this book analyzes the importance of hinduism as the secular, plural middle path in the. Sengupta, the president of alternative global university, is an authority on the science of healing and an internationally known thinker, spiritual master, healer, yogi, scientist and doctor of alternative medicine. Old faith, new world and you, by hindol sengupta a thoughtprovoking and breezy account. I am humbled and feel a sense of responsibility towards my country expressing his happiness on receiving padma bhushan, anupam kher said. In india, the frequency of the surname was higher than national average in the following states and union territories.
Technically speaking, department of audio visual publicity davp or state information and public relation department are the authorities which give the title to any newspaper depending upon the rules. Aug 20, 2018 technically speaking, department of audio visual publicity davp or state information and public relation department are the authorities which give the title to any newspaper depending upon the rules. Buy being hindu book online at low prices in india being. India is fast becoming a nation of creators as well as. Fairytale love story of television stars divyanka tripathi. Majumdar explained in the introduction to the history and culture of the indian. In case you are still wondering who we are referring to, here is the beautiful love story of one of the televisions most loved characters, ishima aka divyanka tripathi with her costar vivek dahiya. Jan 17, 2016 preislamic india laid the foundation for a syncretic, composite culture that india has been able. Sengupta is a world economic forum young global leader and a knightbagehot fellow. This is the third book that i have read penned by the same author.
I have read this book straight after reading pavan vermas adisankara, so mostly it was a revision of sorts. In 2018, he won the prestigious wilbur award instituted by the religion communicators council of america for being hindu. Thorough analysis of the hindu is a must for every upsc cse aspirant. Understanding a peaceful path in a violent world sengupta, hindol on. Indiafacts interviews author and journalist, hindol sengupta.
He has been shortlisted for the hayek book prize given by the manhattan institute in memory of the nobel laureate economist f. If i had to recommend just one book to any nonhindu or hindu alike to make them conscious about hinduism, it has to be this seminal work by hindol sengupta. Author and journalist hindol sengupta attempts to answer that question in his latest book, being hindu. Buy being hindu book online at low prices in india being hindu. India ink will be moving to the world page of the new york times. In 2017, he was selected as a young global leader by the world economic forum. With this audacious and articulate book, journalist hindol sengupta presents an impassioned and most welcome case for hinduism as an ancient and sophisticated tradition with great relevance for the contemporary world the book is.
Hindol senguptas being hindu adds to the debate on how a hindu should view oneself and the largest faith by practitioners in india. Winner of the 2018 wilbur awardthere are more than one billion hindus in. With this audacious and articulate book, journalist hindol sengupta presents an. What does he believe or can he be an unbeliever and still be a hindu.
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