
Dhīti is a blog for long form essays, expressions of civilizational voice, cinema and literature review, and more.


Book Highlight | The Maratha Century
Dr. Uday S. Kulkarni has written close to a dozen books on Maratha history. His knowledge shines in the seamlessly connected stories, without making them appear like hagiographies. We present here a highlight of his book 'The Maratha Century'.


Book Review | Mahābhārata - A World War
The latest book by Gaurang Damani, 'Mahābhārata- A World War', provides a concise and engaging overview of the epic, highlighting its geographical scope and suggesting its broader historical significance, while emphasizing the importance of understanding it as both a historical and spiritual narrative.


Movie Review | Kalki 2898 AD
Where Kalki 2898AD elevates itself is where it pulls from the eternal lore. Where it tugs on archetypes and plot-lines seared deep in the Indian psyche. In its brief brush with itihāsa-purāṇa is where it briefly promises to ascend.

Book Review | The Rajah-Moonje Pact
The Rajah-Moonje Pact by Manomay Marrathi explores the significant but often overlooked historical agreement that aimed to keep the Depressed Classes within the Hindu fold through joint electorates, setting the stage for the more well-known Poona Pact, supported by extensive archival research and documents.

