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Book Review | Tipu Sultan - The Saga of Mysore's Interregnum

A review of the new book by Śrī Vikram Sampath, titled 'Tipu Sultan - The Saga of Mysore's Interregnum.'

Anshuman Panda 7 min read

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Book Review | Evolution in Four Dimensions - Genetic, Epigenetic, Behavioral, and Symbolic Variation in the History of Life

Jablonka and Lamb's 'Evolution in Four Dimensions' which challenges traditional views of evolution by weaving epigenetics, behavior, and culture into a compelling narrative that redefines how we understand life's complexity.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 13 min read

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Book Review | Decolonizing Bharat - The Balu Way

A review of Decolonizing Bharat, The Balu Way by Dr. Pingali Gopal which, rooted in S.N. Balagangadhara’s ideas, introduces readers to the Ghent School’s approach to decolonizing knowledge and narratives about India.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 6 min read

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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

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Book Review | Dharmanomics - An Indigenous Economic Model

A review of the book 'Dharmanomics - An Indigenous Economic Model' by Sriram Balasubramanian, which analyzes the dhārmika continuity principle behind millennia of wealth generation, going beyond the trope of a casteist past.

Anshuman Panda 6 min read

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Book Review | Menstruation Across Cultures

A review of Shri Nithin Sridhar' book that studies the narratives today around menstruation in Hindu culture.

Ganesh 7 min read

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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

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Movie Review | Gargi - An Unsolved Mystery

A review of the movie 'Gargi', explaining the deeper social significance behind it.

Anshuman Panda 7 min read

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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'.

Vishal Kataria 7 min read

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Book Review | Tipu Sultan - The Saga of Mysore's Interregnum

Book Review | Evolution in Four Dimensions - Genetic, Epigenetic, Behavioral, and Symbolic Variation in the History of Life

Book Review | Decolonizing Bharat - The Balu Way

Cinema Through Rasa Theory

Book Review | Dharmanomics - An Indigenous Economic Model

Book Review | Menstruation Across Cultures

Book Review | Bharata Before the British by Shonaleeka Kaul

Movie Review | Gargi - An Unsolved Mystery

Book Highlight | The Maratha Century