# Gurumurthy Says Indian Civilisation Guides India’s Future 2026-08-06T23:40:59+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet S. Gurumurthy, editor of Thuglak and chairman of the Vivekananda International Foundation, said Indian civilisation still guides the country’s future at a lecture in Chennai on Thursday. Speaking at the Dr. (Mrs.) YGP Centenary Year Memorial Lecture, he argued that Indian Gen Z is often presented as rebellious against family, tradition and religion, unlike young people in some Western countries who are revisiting older music and books. Gurumurthy also pointed to young Indians visiting temples and the Kumbh Mela, including professionals, as evidence of a continuing civilisational connection. He said Indian families save for future generations and described civilisation as continuity and collective memory. The event also honoured actor A.R. Srinivasan, K. Ramanujam and ophthalmologist Mohan Rajan. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: Chennai, Gen Z, Gurumurthy, Indian civilisation, PSBB Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/gurumurthy-says-indian-civilisation-guides-indias-future/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/gurumurthy-says-indian-civilisation-guides-indias-future/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.