POLITICS
OPINION | USCIRF report on RSS faces criticism over gaps and claims
RSSFACTS: The report accuses RSS without clear evidence. Critics say it ignores facts, legal context, and social work, raising concerns about bias and weak analysis
INDIA
OPINION | Varsha Pratipada: Hindu new year the birth anniversary of RSS founder
RSSFACTS: Varsha Pratipada marks the Hindu New Year and is also important for the RSS as it is the birth anniversary of its founder, Dr Hedgewar
BUSINESS
OPINION | Supply chain disruptions and the consumerism crisis
Sanghnomics: Supply chain panic highlights the fragility of consumption-driven economies. Indian philosophical traditions and Integral Humanism propose restrained consumption and sustainable development as alternatives
POLITICS
OPINION | RSS marks centenary with grassroots Hindu Sammelan outreach
RSSFACTS: To mark its centenary, the RSS is organising thousands of small Hindu Sammelans across India to expand social outreach and engage people outside its traditional network
POLITICS
OPINION | RSS annual ABPS meeting to review plans during centenary year
RSSFACTS: RSS leaders will meet at Samalkha from 13 to 15 March to review organisational work discuss future plans and deliberate on initiatives during its centenary year
POLITICS
OPINION | West Asia’s geopolitical tremors reinforce India’s swadeshi doctrine
Sanghnomics: Amid global instability, India is advancing disciplined Swadeshi. It is moving beyond import substitution. The focus is on building critical capacities. The aim is to protect economic sovereignty and engage global markets from a position of strength
WORLD
OPINION | Leicester riots report’s claims on RSS and Hindutva questioned
RSSFACTS: A UK study links RSS and Hindutva to Leicester unrest. Critics say it misrepresents facts and ignores civilisational context and historical meaning of Hindutva
POLITICS
OPINION | Golwalkar’s Final Years: Leadership, duty, and legacy of RSS
RSSFACTS: Madhav Golwalkar led the RSS through critical years. Despite illness, he worked tirelessly, toured extensively, guided the organisation, supported national causes, and left a lasting leadership legacy
POLITICS
OPINION | RSS at 100: Mohan Bhagwat’s dharmic vision from AI to agriculture
Sanghnomics: At an RSS centenary outreach in Mumbai, Mohan Bhagwat advocated decentralisation, rural enterprise, dharmic wealth principles, technological adaptation, and environmental responsibility amid shifting geopolitics
POLITICS
OPINION | When an RSS chief cited a communist theorist
RSSFACTS: Mohan Bhagwat’s invocation of Rajani Palme Dutt revives a Marxist defence of India’s ancient nationhood, challenging imperialist narratives and contemporary Left historiography on nationalism
POLITICS
OPINION | The long shadow of political violence against RSS in Kerala
RSSFACTS: Rajya Sabha member C Sadanandan Master recalled a brutal political attack. His testimony highlighted decades of violence against RSS workers in Kerala and ongoing ideological clashes
BUDGET
OPINION | Union Budget 2026 reflects swadeshi economics, aspirational Bharat and India’s civilisational confidence
The Union Budget 2026–27 reinforces Swadeshi Economics, prioritising tier-2 and tier-3 cities, MSME-led growth, and civilisational revival, reflecting the Modi government’s focus on self-reliance and aspirational Bharat
INDIA
OPINION | RSS and the Indian Constitution: Separating fact from fiction
RSSFACTS: Examining the RSS’s engagement with India’s constitutional democracy through historical evidence, public statements, and its role during the Emergency, countering long-standing narratives rooted in political prejudice
BUSINESS
OPINION | Government push ends 10-minute delivery, signals gig worker protection
Sanghnomics: The government’s move to curb 10-minute deliveries reflects a broader policy shift towards safeguarding gig workers’ safety, dignity, and social security, backed by labour reforms and support from trade unions
INDIA
OPINION | Dr Hedgewar’s final message and his lasting vision for the RSS
RSSFACTS: Dr Hedgewar’s final address distilled the RSS’s core ideals of organisation, unity, and lifelong commitment, offering a guiding vision that continues to shape the Sangh’s journey a century later
POLITICS
OPINION | On National Youth Day, a forgotten lesson on unity for opposition
RSSFACTS: The Vivekananda Rock Memorial’s history reveals how the RSS, transcending political divides, mobilised national support to honour Swami Vivekananda and advance his vision of spiritual and national rejuvenation
INDIA
OPINION | Why western media continues to misrepresent the RSS
RSSFACTS: The Western media persists in demonising the RSS due to historical misconceptions, a political lens, and a lack of understanding of Hindu Dharma and its civilisational context
BUSINESS
OPINION | Swadeshi Economics: India’s third way beyond western models
Sanghnomics: India’s economic future calls for a ‘Third Way’ rooted in Swadeshi Economics. Revived under Modi, it seeks self-reliance, sustainability, and resilience, moving beyond Western capitalist or Marxist frameworks while addressing global and domestic challenges
POLITICS
OPINION | RSS Redefines Hindutva: A living, inclusive civilisational idea
RSSFACTS: RSS redefines Hindutva as a timeless, inclusive philosophy, focusing on unity, diversity, and the principles of Dharma. It connects Hindu culture, society, and civilisation while aligning with India's Constitution and values
POLITICS
OPINION | The RSS and the limits of western ‘right-wing’ labels
RSSFACTS: The RSS' ideology, rooted in Dharma, transcends Western political binaries. It emphasises cultural unity, social harmony, and moral restraint, making the ‘right-wing’ label inaccurate and misleading
INDIA
OPINION | Revisiting the Economic Roots of Swadeshi: Legacy and misconceptions
Sanghnomics: The Swadeshi movement, rooted in early critiques by thinkers like Lokhitwadi and Ghose, was an intellectual journey, not just a 20th-century nationalist reaction. Its economic legacy continues to shape modern self-reliance initiatives
POLITICS
OPINION | Rajju Bhayya: Architect of RSS's growth and ideological expansion
RSSFACTS: Rajju Bhayya, a key figure in RSS history, led the organisation during its expansive growth phase, championed Hindutva, and shaped the RSS's approach to politics, fostering global outreach and internal unity
POLITICS
OPINION | Balasaheb Deoras: Key architect of RSS’ 100-year legacy
RSSFACTS: Balasaheb Deoras, the third Sarsanghchalak of RSS, shaped the organisation’s growth, championed social equality, introduced key reforms like morning shakhas, and left a lasting impact on RSS’ structure and outreach
POLITICS
OPINION | BMS backs labour codes, marking major reform shift
Sanghnomics: The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh supports the Modi government’s new Labour Codes, which modernise outdated laws, expand wage and social security coverage, and introduce protections for gig and unorganised workers nationwide
