Monthly Archives: February 2017

Shiva Temples in Telugu States.

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

What does one say of a region and its language that takes its name from a belief that Lord Shiva descended on the three mountains there? The ancient name of both the Telugu states is Trilinga Desa, meaning “The Land of … Continue reading →

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Veer Savarkar- In Pune

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

It was an irony of sorts, that a college meant to render a more nationalist form of education to fight against British rule, was named after a Scottish Governor of Bombay. Fergusson College was founded in Pune, 1885, by nationalist … Continue reading →

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Veer Savarkar-The Woman in his life

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

(The second in a part of my series on Savarkar, this time on the woman in his life, Yamunabai Savarkar, aka Mai). “Behind every successful man is a woman” so goes the common saying. While we are familiar with Veer … Continue reading →

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Veer Savarkar- A Hero is Born

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

(Veer Savarkar has been one of my heroes. One of the most fascinating, multi talented personalities ever. Freedom fighter, nationalist, activist, thinker, writer and sadly a very misunderstood personality too. Here was some one who braved the worst form of … Continue reading →

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