Welcome to INK
True Knowledge Liberates
INK believes that there is a compelling need to have a complete picture of the Indian society, culture, traditions economy and polity that reflects the reality more closely.
Know MoreReal knowledge leads to truth
INK aims to disseminate true knowledge about India, her history, traditions, culture and society.
Know More“Knowledge is lost without putting it into practice”
-Chanakya
INK encourages members to use the scholarly research to challenge and correct misperceptions about India and its value systems.
Know MoreINK activities
INK pursues the following activities
- Connecting academic scholars interested in India
- Facilitating research and collaboration between academic scholars on India
- Organising talks and seminars on topics of relevance to INK
- Supporting policy making in India based on collective insights of INK scholars
- Publishing research and policy briefs on topics of interest to INK
INK conference
International conference on “Understanding Hindutva and Hinduphobia”
Who IS INK?
We are interested in advancing knowledge about India and knowledge originating from India.
India Knowledge Consortium (INK) is a UK based global organization that brings together like minded academics who are interested in advancing knowledge about India and knowledge originating from India.
INK believes that there is a compelling need to have a complete picture of the Indian society, culture, traditions, economy and polity that reflects the reality more closely.
INK Research
Research and Scholarship
Understanding the greetings “Namaste” and its contemporary significance
Although in May 2021, the state of Alabama lifted the three-decade-long-ban on teaching of Yoga in schools, the word “namaste” and chanting of “om” is still barred in classrooms (See Guardian article of 21 May 2021).
Know MoreHistorical Evidence from 16th & 17th Centuries on the Gyanvapi Masjid
This brief article aims to point out some factual inaccuracies and to fill in the gaps in the well-presented BBC article titled “Gyanvapi masjid: India dispute could become a religious flashpoint” that was published on May 18, 2022.
Know MoreThe Lost Upanishad – Patanjali’s Book on Yoga
Patanjali is one of the central figures in all yoga traditions. Well-documented evidence on his life does notexist but he possibly lived in the 2nd century BC.flashpoint” that was published on May 18, 2022.
Know MoreAbhinav Gupta (~950 to ~1015 AD) – a Scholar from Kashmir
The runaway success of “The Kashmir Files”, a movie based on real-life incidents concerning the plights of Kashmiri pandit community, has re-ignited debates and discussions centred on Kashmir in India and elsewhere.
Know MoreContinued Distortions of Hindutva: Clubbing Hindutva with Nazism and Fascism
Several recent books, articles, and podcasts qualify as an ill-informed hate speech against Hindutva. In general, over the last 7 decades,….
Know MoreINK Events
Events
Past Events
India: A European Perspective, An Italian experience
Dr Alessandro Chiolerio
The distinguished speaker enriched us with his thoughts and personal experiences about India from his visits to the country.
Decolonization of India : An European Perspective
Prof. Rakesh Sinha (MP, Rajya Sabha)
- 15:30-16:30 GMT
- 21:00-22:00 IST
Prof. Rakesh Sinha is a noted thinker, authentic RSS commentator, erudite scholar, writer and founder-director of think-tank, India Policy Foundation (IPF).
International conference on
“Understanding Hindutva and Hinduphobia”
Dr. Vikram Sampath
Prof. Makarand Paranjape
Prof. Lavanya Vemsani
- 04:00-07:00 PM BST
- 11:00-02:00 PM EST I 08:00-11:00 AM PST
- 08:30-11:30 PM IST
International conference on “Understanding Hindutva and Hinduphobia”…
Upcoming Events
India: A European Perspective, An Italian experience
Prof. Rakesh Sinha (MP, Rajya Sabha)
- 08:30 PM
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India: A European Perspective, An Italian experience
Dr Alessandro Chiolerio
- 08:30 PM
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INK Speakers
Speakers
Dr. Vikram Sampath
Historian and Author of five acclaimed books
Vikram Sampath is an Indian popular historian, noted for authoring biographies of Gauhar Jaan and V. D. Savarkar.
Prof. Makarand Paranjape
Indian academic, novelist and literary critic
Makarand R. Paranjape is an Indian novelist, poet, and Director of the Indian Institute of Advanced Study in Shimla.
Prof. Lavanya Vemsani
History and Religious Studies
Prof. Vemsani is a Scholar and Professor of History specializing in indian History and Religions.
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