The Hindu Lead Article (The hidden history of the Thai-Bharat connection) – Jun 15, 2026
Today, June 15, marks the 84th anniversary of a historic meeting we have allowed ourselves to forget, which led to the birth of the Indian National Army (INA). I learned about it on a visit to the Thai-Bharat Cultural Lodge (TBCL) in Bangkok, discovering a remarkable,… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s advanced word list-1 for The Hindu Lead Article (The hidden history of the Thai-Bharat connection) – Jun 15, 2026.
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Today’s Advanced Word List 1 for The Hindu Lead Article (The hidden history of the Thai-Bharat connection) – Jun 15, 2026:
- hidden history (noun) – a forgotten or concealed record of past events; overlooked past, unrevealed history, secret history.
- enduring (adjective) – stable, steady, steadfast, firm, unwavering, long-running, long-term, lasting.
- bond (noun) – a close connection or relationship; link, connection, tie, association.
- play a role (phrase) – be instrumental in, contribute to, be crucial in.
- independence movement (noun) – freedom struggle, liberation movement, nationalist movement.
- lead to (verb) – to result in or cause something to happen; result in, cause, bring about, produce.
- Indian National Army (INA) (noun) – an armed force formed by Indian nationalists and Imperial Japan in 1942 in Southeast Asia during World War II with the aim of securing Indian independence from British rule.
- Thai-Bharat Cultural Lodge (TBCL) (noun) – an institution established in Bangkok in 1939 by Swami Satyananda Puri to foster spiritual and cultural exchange between India and Thailand, which later served as a vital base for the Indian independence movement.
- overlooked (adjective) – not noticed or considered; neglected, ignored, missed, forgotten.
- reveal (verb) – disclose, unveil, uncover, expose.
- neutral (adjective) – unbiased, unprejudiced, impartial, non-aligned.
- strategic (adjective) – relating to the gaining of overall or long-term military or political advantage; calculated, deliberate, tactical.
- beacon (noun) – guiding light, inspiration, signal fire, guiding star.
- revolutionary (noun) – freedom fighter.
- seek (verb) – to attempt to find or achieve something; try to find, look for, aim for.
- refuge (noun) – shelter, protection, asylum, sanctuary.
- humble (adjective) – modest, meek, unpretentious, simple.
- beginning (noun) – origin, root, starting point, foundation.
- hub (noun) – the effective centre of an activity, region, or network; centre, core, heart, focal point.
- intellectual (adjective) – academic, scholarly, cognitive, cerebral.
- exchange (noun) – an act of giving one thing and receiving another in return; interchange, trade, swap, sharing.
- evolve into (phrasal verb) – to develop gradually into something else; develop into, turn into, grow into, transform into.
- cornerstone (noun) – foundation, basis, linchpin, key.
- infrastructure (noun) – the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
- formation (noun) – establishment, creation, genesis, inception.
- cause (noun) – objective, goal, movement, belief.
- roots (noun) – origins, beginnings, source, foundation.
- alliance (noun) – coalition, partnership, bloc, union.
- sow (verb) – to plant or initiate the development of something; plant, initiate, trigger, originate.
- dialogue (noun) – conversation, discussion, talk, exchange of views.
- centre on (phrasal verb) – focus on, revolve around, concentrate on, highlight.
- deep (adjective) – profound, intense, extreme, heartfelt.
- root in (phrasal verb) – to establish deeply and firmly; firmly establish, embed, ingrain, base.
- philosophy (noun) – beliefs, values, ideology, convictions.
- shared (adjective) – common, collective, mutual, joint.
- narrative (noun) – portrayal, account, description, tale/sory.
- such as (phrase) – for example, or of a kind that; like, including, namely, specifically.
- Thai Ramakien (noun) – the national epic of Thailand, derived from the Indian Hindu epic Ramayana, which plays a significant role in Thai literature and culture.o[o[]oln
- vision (noun) – foresight, far-sightedness, imagination, perspective.
- scholar (noun) – academic, intellectual, learned person, expert.
- immerse in (phrasal verb) – to involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest; absorb in, engross in, involve fully, preoccupy with.
- master (verb) – to acquire complete knowledge or skill in; learn thoroughly, become proficient in, grasp, understand perfectly.
- esteemed (adjective) – admired, respected, highly regarded, venerated.
- establish (verb) – to set up, create, start, begin, found.
- sanctuary (noun) – a place of refuge or safety; safe haven, shelter, asylum, retreat.
- serve as (phrase) – act as, function as, work as, operate as.
- focal point (noun) – the centre of interest or activity; focus, centre, core, hub.
- growing (adjective) – increasing, expanding, rising, multiplying.
- diaspora (noun) – people who have spread or been dispersed from their homeland; expatriates, emigrants, dispersed population, exiles.
- defining (adjective) – crucial, decisive, significant, critical.
- moment (noun) – time, point, juncture, stage.
- hoist (verb) – to raise or lift something, especially a flag; raise, elevate, lift, pull up.
- the Lodge (noun) – refers specifically to the Thai-Bharat Cultural Lodge (TBCL) in the context of this article.
- defiant (adjective) – showing resistance or disobedience; rebellious, insubordinate, uncooperative, non-compliant.
- gesture (noun) – sign, signal, indication, expression.
- signal (verb) – indicate, point to, show, suggest.
- arrival (noun) – emergence or appearance; coming, appearance, entry, advent.
- draw (verb) – to attract or elicit a specific response; elicit, attract, provoke, induce.
- descend upon (phrasal verb) – to arrive suddenly and in large numbers; attack, invade, swarm, overrun.
- cultural institution (noun) – cultural organization, heritage centre, arts body.
- political base (noun) – a group of voters or supporters who almost always support a single party’s or movement’s candidates; stronghold, support base, core supporters, political foundation.
- by late (phrase) – towards the end of a specified period; at the end of, in the later part of.
- forces (noun) – troops, armed forces, or military organizations; military, troops, army, soldiers.
- advance (verb) – to move forwards in a purposeful way; proceed, progress, move ahead, march on.
- nexus (noun) – connection, link, tie, relationship, association.
- nationalist (noun) – a person who strongly identifies with their own nation and vigorously supports its interests; patriot, loyalist, freedom fighter.
- activist (noun) – a person who campaigns to bring about political or social change; campaigner, champion, advocate, crusader.
- instrumental (adjective) – influential, contributory; helpful, useful, active.
- figure (noun) – personality, leader, prominent person, character.
- era (noun) – period, epoch, time, age.
- missionary (noun) – a person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity or other faiths in a foreign country; preacher, evangelist, apostle, proselytizer.
- veteran (noun) – an expert or someone who is long-serving, seasoned, mature, or established in a specific area of activity; seasoned campaigner, old hand, master.
- preach (verb) – to earnestly advocate a belief or course of action; advocate, urge, champion, spread.
- ideal (noun) – principle, standard, value, belief.
- gurdwara (noun) – a place of assembly and worship for Sikhs; Sikh temple, place of worship.
- vital (adjective) – absolutely necessary or important; essential, crucial, critical, indispensable.
- covert (adjective) – secret, furtive, stealthy, hidden, clandestine.
- intelligence (noun) – information, specifically of military or political value, secretly gathered; classified information, secret data, espionage details.
- Indian National Council (INC) (noun) – a political body established in Bangkok in December 1941 to coordinate the efforts of the Indian independence movement and rally support from Indian expatriates against British rule.
- associate with (phrasal verb) – link to, connect with, relate to, partner with.
- bridge the gap (phrase) – to connect two things or to make the difference between them smaller; reduce differences, connect, bring together, unite.
- civilian (adjective) – relating to people who are not in the armed forces or police; non-military, ordinary, lay, non-combatant.
- mobilisation (noun) – the act of organizing or preparing something, such as a group of people, for a purpose; assembly, gathering, marshalling, organization.
- Indian Independence League (IIL) (noun) – a political organization operated from the 1920s to the 1940s to organize Indian expatriates across Southeast Asia to seek the removal of British colonial rule over India.
- resistance (noun) – the refusal to accept or comply with something; opposition, defiance, struggle, fighting.
- culminate (verb) – to reach a climax; peak, climax, come to a head, end up in.
- diverse (adjective) – very different, varied, multiple, mixed.
- faction (noun) – a small organized dissenting group within a larger one; bloc, camp, group, sect.
- coherent (adjective) – logical and consistent; sound, reasonable, organized, systematic.
- effectively (adverb) – successfully, efficiently, well, practically.
- central body (noun) – the main governing or organizing administrative entity of a movement or organization; core committee, apex body, main authority, headquarters.
- adopt (verb) – to choose to take up, follow, or use; embrace, take on, accept, implement.
- comprehensive (adjective) – complete, all-inclusive, broad, extensive, sweeping.
- resolution (noun) – a firm decision to do or not to do something, often made formally by a group; motion, declaration, decision, verdict.
- blueprint (noun) – a design plan; plan, scheme, model, framework.
- stipulate (verb) – to demand or specify a requirement, typically as part of a bargain or agreement; specify, require, demand, set down.
- compose of (phrasal verb) – make up of, consist of, comprise, form from.
- prisoner of war (noun) – a person, whether combatant or non-combatant, who is held in custody by a belligerent power during or immediately after an armed conflict; captive, captured soldier, detainee.
- supervise (verb) – oversee, monitor, direct, manage.
- delegate (noun) – a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference; representative, envoy, emissary, ambassador.
- urge (verb) – to try earnestly or persistently to persuade someone to do something; press, encourage, advise, plead.
- recognise (verb) – to officially acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of something; acknowledge, accept, admit, validate.
- acknowledge (verb) – to accept, admit, grant, allow, concede.
- sole (adjective) – one and only; single, unique, exclusive, lone.
- legitimate (adjective) – conforming to the law or to rules; legal, lawful, valid, authorized.
- representative (noun) – a person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others; spokesperson, representative, agent, deputy.
- reflect (verb) – show, indicate, display, demonstrate.
- reliance (noun) – dependence, trust, confidence, leaning.
- to its core (phrase) – fundamentally, profoundly, entirely, right to the center.
- en route (adverb) – during the course of a journey; on the way, on the move, travelling, in transit.
- commitment (noun) – pledge, promise, vow, assurance.
- crash (verb) – to fall or come down violently; smash, plunge, tumble, disintegrate.
- result in (phrasal verb) – to cause a particular situation to happen; lead to, cause, bring about, produce.
- blow (noun) – a sudden shock, surprise, or disappointment; setback, misfortune, shock, catastrophe.
- deepen (verb) – to make or become more intense or profound; intensify, increase, strengthen, escalate.
- resolve (noun) – firm determination to do something; determination, purpose, steadfastness, willpower.
- confer (verb) – to grant or bestow a title, degree, benefit, or right; bestow, grant, present, award.
- set up (phrasal verb) – to establish or create something; establish, form, initiate, create.
- charismatic (adjective) – magnetic, captivating, charming, inspiring.
- take command (phrase) – to assume control or leadership of a group or situation; assume leadership, take charge, lead, control.
- decentralised (adjective) – relating to the transfer of authority from central to local government or regional centers; distributed, regionalized, scattered, dispersed.
- political front (noun) – an organized political group or coalition that acts as a representative entity for a broader movement; coalition, bloc, alliance, political organization.
- launch (verb) – start, begin, initiate, roll out.
- armed struggle (noun) – a conflict involving the use of weapons, especially in a rebellion or revolution; armed conflict, violent resistance, rebellion, warfare.
- cultural exchange (noun) – cross-cultural interaction, heritage sharing, idea exchange.
- accelerate (verb) – speed up, hasten, quicken, expedite.
- transition (noun) – change, shift, move, transformation.
- mass-mobilisation (noun) – the process of organizing and encouraging a large number of people to take collective action; mass assembly, large-scale rally, popular mobilization.
- draw in (phrasal verb) – to involve someone in a conversation, situation, or movement; engage, involve, pull in, attract.
- call for (noun) – a public demand or request for an action; demand, appeal, request, plea.
- Total Mobilization (noun) – a comprehensive strategy or campaign designed to marshal all available resources and people for a single national effort, such as a war or independence movement.
- collaboration (noun) – cooperation, alliance, partnership, teamwork.
- elevate (verb) – raise, promote, upgrade, advance.
- high-stakes (adjective) – involving serious risks if there is no success; risky, critical, high-risk, consequential.
- diplomatic (adjective) – relating to the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations; political, foreign-policy, ambassadorial, strategic.
- secure (verb) – to succeed in obtaining or achieving something, especially with difficulty; obtain, acquire, gain, achieve.
- recognition (noun) – formal acknowledgment; validation, acceptance, approval.
- Provisional Government of Free India (noun) – also known as Azad Hind, an Indian provisional government established in occupied Singapore in 1943 by Subhas Chandra Bose to ally with Axis powers and free India from British rule.
- militarised (adjective) – equipped or organized with military forces and defenses; armed, mobilized, weaponized, warlike.
- centralised command (noun) – a hierarchical structure where decision-making authority is concentrated at the top or in a single centre; central leadership, unified command, top-down authority.
- institutional bridge (noun) – a structural or organizational connection that unites two different groups, entities, or concepts; organizational link, structural connection, formal bond.
- steadfast (adjective) – resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering; loyal, faithful, committed, dedicated.
- front lines (noun) – the most advanced, responsible, or visible position in a movement or conflict; vanguard, forefront, lead position, battlefield.
- march toward (phrase) – steady progress or movement in the direction of a specific goal; progress towards, advance to, movement to.
- preserve (verb) – protect, conserve, maintain, secure.
- articulate (verb) – express, voice, state, pronounce.
- tenure (noun) – term, term of office, incumbency, period.
- inextricably (adverb) – in a way that is impossible to disentangle or separate; inseparably, completely, totally, fundamentally.
- broader (adjective) – wider, larger, more extensive, comprehensive.
- Asian liberation (noun) – the collective political and social movements aimed at freeing Asian nations from Western colonial rule; anti-colonial struggle, regional freedom, continental emancipation.
- Allied forces (noun) – the coalition of countries, notably Great Britain, the Soviet Union, and the United States, that opposed the Axis powers during World War II.
- Axis powers (noun) – a military coalition, principally comprising Germany, Italy, and Japan, that opposed the Allied forces during World War II.
- imprison (verb) – to put or keep in prison or a place like a prison; jail, incarcerate, lock up, confine.
- dissolution (noun) – disbandment, termination, ending, conclusion.
- legacy (noun) – something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor or from the past; heritage, inheritance, tradition, memory.
- persist (verb) – continue, remain, last, endure.
- thanks to (phrase) – due to, because of, as a result of, owing to.
- tireless (adjective) – untiring, energetic, unflagging, vigorous.
- re-establish (verb) – restore, bring back, reinstate, recreate.
- survival (noun) – continued existence, endurance, living, viability.
- testament (noun) – testimony, witness, evidence, proof.
- the fact that (phrase) – used to refer to a particular situation or truth that is relevant to the statement being made; reality that, certainty that.
- deep-rooted (adjective) – firmly established, ingrained, deep-seated, persistent.
- foster (verb) – encourage, promote, further, stimulate.
- vacuum (noun) – gap, space, void, absence.
- following (preposition) – coming after or as a result of; after, subsequent to, in the aftermath of, as a consequence of.
- surviving (adjective) – remaining, existing, living, lasting.
- living archive (noun) – a continuously updated and active collection of records, documents, or memories that remain relevant and accessible; active repository, dynamic record, breathing history.
- house (verb) – to provide space for; accommodate, contain, hold, store.
- precious (adjective) – of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly; valuable, highly valued, prized, treasured.
- window (noun) – insight, opening, glimpse, perspective.
- the fight for freedom (phrase) – independence struggle, liberation war, nationalist campaign.
- passionate (adjective) – showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief; intense, fervent, zealous, ardent.
- premises (noun) – a house or building, together with its land and outbuildings, occupied by a business or considered in an official context; property, building, site, grounds.
- descendant (noun) – successor, heir, scion, offspring.
- rajpurohit (noun) – traditionally, a royal priest in Indian culture who performed religious and administrative duties for Hindu monarchs; royal priest, traditional cleric, spiritual advisor.
- migrate (verb) – to move from one region or habitat to another; relocate, resettle, move.
- evoke (verb) – to bring or recall to the conscious mind; bring to mind, call up, conjure up, summon.
- grainy (adjective) – showing visible grains or particles, particularly in an old photograph; lacking clarity, pixelated, blurred, coarse.
- monument (noun) – a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event; memorial, shrine, testament, historical site.
- determination (noun) – firmness of purpose; resoluteness, willpower, strength of character, perseverance.
- yet often (phrase) – but frequently; nevertheless regularly, despite that repeatedly.
- anti-colonial (adjective) – opposed to colonial rule or the policy of extending a nation’s authority by territorial acquisition; pro-independence, anti-imperialist, nationalist, revolutionary.
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