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Cinema Through Rasa Theory

Indian cinema needs a 'middle film' that blends art and commerciality while staying rooted in the timeless rasa theory. This essay dives into Bharata's aesthetics which prioritize immersive emotional resonance, and transformation in the heart of the viewer.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 10 min read

Cinema And Books

Restitution of Cultural Artifacts

An analysis of the growing demand for restitution of cultural artifacts, exploring historical theft, colonial injustices, and solutions for the restitution of heritage to origin nations.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 12 min read

Dharma Today

The Hindu View of Menstruation, Part 2

The second of a two-part series critiques modern and feminist narratives around menstrual taboos, emphasizing traditional Hindu perspectives that respect menstruation’s sacrality and health-focused practices, while challenging reductionist and Westernized interpretations.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 8 min read

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The Hindu View of Menstruation, Part 1

This two-part series explores Hindu perspectives on menstruation, highlighting its connection to cosmic cycles, its ritual significance, and practices of rest and celebration, while addressing societal interpretations and festivals honoring menstruation.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 8 min read

Bodhas

Book Review | Bharata Before the British by Shonaleeka Kaul

A review of the latest book by Shonaleeka Kaul - Bharata Before the British, Towards a New Indology - which explores idea of India before the modern era, and challenges the Orientalist construction of Indian history.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 8 min read

Cinema And Books

Early History of the Archaeological Survey of India

Alexander Cunningham is glorified today as the ‘Father of Archaeology in India’. Yet, he was little more than a plunderer and despoiler of priceless sites in Bhārata. This essay presents a deep dive into the early history of the ASI.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 10 min read

Bodhas

Hindus Have been Bursting Crackers on Dīpāvalī for Centuries — A Historical Account

A historical account of firecracker use in Hindu Diwali celebrations, tracing references from ancient texts to 16th-century festivals, emphasizing its cultural and religious significance.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 9 min read

Bodhas

Adaptive Political Economy and Indian Knowledge Systems

Adaptivity that reacts to the needs of social systems and culture can greatly improve the formulation of policy, and is already present within Indian knowledge systems for us to draw from.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 7 min read

Indian Knowledge Systems

Rebuttal to The Print - 'History' of Tirupati

A rebuttal to The Print's opinion piece titled 'Tirupati god was originally offered pongal. North Indian pilgrims brought laddus' that addresses the many inaccuracies and claims made in the piece.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 10 min read

Dharma Today

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Sai Priya Chodavarapu

Cinema Through Rasa Theory

Restitution of Cultural Artifacts

The Hindu View of Menstruation, Part 2

The Hindu View of Menstruation, Part 1

Book Review | Bharata Before the British by Shonaleeka Kaul

Early History of the Archaeological Survey of India

Hindus Have been Bursting Crackers on Dīpāvalī for Centuries — A Historical Account

Adaptive Political Economy and Indian Knowledge Systems

Rebuttal to The Print - 'History' of Tirupati