Biography of Dinesh Rawat
1. Name & Identity
Full name: Dinesh Rawat ([gloriesofindia.info])
Known for: Researcher of Indian history, author, environmentalist, entrepreneur, “Green Guru” etc. ([dineshrawat.live])
2. Birth & Early Life
Born in 1953 in Kolkata, into a middle-class trader’s family. ([gloriesofindia.info])
Education: He completed B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) and LLB (Law) from Calcutta. ([gloriesofindia.info])
3. Professional / Business Career
Early work: He worked in well-known companies / blue-chip companies such as Texmaco, Hindustan Development Corporation, and Electro Steel Castings for about 13 years. ([gloriesofindia.info])
Entrepreneurship: In 1986 he started his own business without initial capital. ([gloriesofindia.info])
Export-import / International Trade: For nineteen years his trading business (Rose Upto) had a premier position in export-import work. ([gloriesofindia.info])
Leadership in business circles: He held directorships in over twenty companies, and membership in many Chambers of Commerce, Export Promotion Councils, and other business-fraternity organisations. ([gloriesofindia.info])
4. Travels & Research Interests
Travel: He has travelled to about sixty countries. ([gloriesofindia.info])
Research during travel: While engaging in business, used his travel opportunities for two specific purposes:
a) Investigating real / lesser known history of the world. ([gloriesofindia.info])
b) Research on palm trees and modern landscaping / gardening concepts. ([gloriesofindia.info])
5. Shift in Focus toward Environment & History
Environmental concern: He became deeply concerned about global warming and climate change. ([gloriesofindia.info])
Green Mall: He founded Green Mall (in Kolkata, later moved to a village named Samukpota). The purpose is to inspire people to adopt greener lifestyles, reconnect with nature, and live in harmony with the environment. ([gloriesofindia.info])
Move: He shifted his abode from Kolkata to Samukpota village to better engage with environmental work in a rural / natural setting. ([gloriesofindia.info])
6. Historical / Civilizational Research Work
Duration: He has been researching Indian history for about 30+ years, focusing especially on suppressed or distorted aspects of India’s past. ([dineshrawat.live])
Areas of focus include:
The Vedic legacy / ancient India’s spiritual and scientific contributions. ([gloriesofindia.info])
Exposing colonial distortions of history. ([gloriesofindia.info])
Challenging theories such as Aryan Invasion Theory, modern scientific theories (evolution, Big Bang) from alternative viewpoints. ([dineshrawat.live])
Also research into spiritual or less conventional assertions such as the possible visit of Jesus Christ to India. ([dineshrawat.live])
7. Publications & Media
He has published many articles, and maintains websites and video content to share his findings. Specifically: GloriesOfIndia.info is a platform for his historical research, articles, free downloads, videos. ([gloriesofindia.info])
dineshrawat.live gives information about his various roles (environmentalist, gardening expert, success teacher, etc.) and also documents his historical research. ([dineshrawat.live])
8. Vision & Motivations
Motivation: He sees that many Indians are unaware of the true extent of India’s past glory, and feels that much of Indian history has been suppressed or distorted. ([gloriesofindia.info])
Aim: To raise self-esteem among Indians, to help people understand India’s ancient achievements, to foster pride in heritage. ([gloriesofindia.info])
Environmental aim: To encourage preserving nature, greening surroundings, sustainable living. ([gloriesofindia.info])
9. Personal Attributes & Skills
Multitalented: In addition to being a researcher and writer, he is also an environmentalist, gardener, garden vastu consultant, international trader, success teacher. ([dineshrawat.live])
Passion for plants, nature, landscaping. ([gloriesofindia.info])
10. Current Base & Activities
Location: Lives (or has shifted his home) in Samukpota, near Joka, South 24 Parganas (West Bengal). ([dineshrawat.live])
Green Mall: Active in environmental service via Green Mall; engaging people in greening surroundings. ([gloriesofindia.info])
Outreach: Through websites, social media, videos, free downloads; aiming to disseminate research to the public. ([gloriesofindia.info])
11. Challenges & Criticisms (Implicit / Observations)
Because he challenges mainstream historical narratives (e.g. Aryan theory, Darwinism etc.), there is likely opposition from established academic/scientific circles. (Note: specific criticisms may exist but not detailed in his bios.)
Balancing business, environmental, and research roles over a long career.
12. Legacy & Impact
Influence: Provides alternative historical narratives, helping many interested in heritage, spiritual history, civilizational pride.
Environmental legacy: Through Green Mall and promotion of green living.
Educational influence: Encourages youth and public to re-examine taught history, to explore India’s spiritual and scientific past via non-standard sources.