Bhadrak, 15th September 2026: The International Sanatan Foundation (ISF) successfully organised a One-Day Symposium on “Current International Situation and the Position of Sanatani Hindus” at Saraswat Vihar, Bhadrak.The symposium was conceived to engage in a meaningful discourse on the challenges and opportunities facing the global Sanatani community in the light of rapidly changing international geopolitics.The programme commenced with registration at 10 AM, with 20 distinguished delegates from different walks of life participating. The event continued till 5 PM with a lunch break.Inaugural and Keynote Address:The symposium was graced by the Vice Chancellor, SRCB University, as the keynote speaker. In his thought-provoking address to the participants, he highlighted the historical resilience of Sanatan Dharma, its universal values of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, and the need for a united, informed and proactive response to contemporary global challenges.He emphasised that Sanatani Hindus must understand their current position with clarity, assess threats objectively and formulate a future action plan rooted in Dharma, dialogue and Dharma-based diplomacy.Thematic Deliberations:The participants kept their views on four core discussion topics:Current Position: Analysis of the socio-cultural and geopolitical standing of Sanatani Hindus globally.Threats: Identifying ideological, demographic and informational challenges.Mitigation: Strategies for cultural preservation, community empowerment and authentic narrative building.Future Action Plan: Roadmap for youth engagement, institutional networking and global outreach under ISF.Each participant actively contributed, making the deliberations rich, diverse and solution-oriented.Organisation:The symposium was conducted in a cordial and scholarly atmosphere. The International Sanatan Foundation made excellent arrangements, including accommodation for outstation delegates who arrived on the 14th evening. A registration fee of Rs. 200 was kept nominal to ensure wider participation.The participants appreciated the focused nature of the symposium with limited seats, which allowed for in-depth interaction.The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Team ISF, with a resolve to carry forward the action points and organise similar dialogues at a larger scale in future.