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Book Review | Vritrahan

A review of the new book by Śrī Ratul Chakraborty, titled 'Vritrahan', an ode to storytelling that traces the epic Paurāṇika saga of Indra and Vṛtrāsura at narrative layers that are simultaneously personal, civilizational and cosmic.

Lakshmi Sivaraman 6 min read

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Book Review | Gods, Guns and Missionaries - The Making of the Modern Hindu Identity

Manu S. Pillai’s Gods, Guns and Missionaries explores how colonial rule, missionary critique, and native reformers shaped the modern Hindu identity. Drawing on post-colonial thought, it highlights how colonialism disrupted caste and religion while sparking a Hindu revival.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 15 min read

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Tellings and Retellings - Adapting Hindu Mythology to Cinema

Learning how to balance creative liberty with respect for religious and cultural texts is the key to crafting stories that honor our stories while also being able to captivate modern audiences of all ages. This article explores what makes a compelling adaptation and what storytellers can do to perfect their vision of bringing Hindu lore to life on screen.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 8 min read

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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 | Vritrahan

Book Review | Gods, Guns and Missionaries - The Making of the Modern Hindu Identity

Tellings and Retellings - Adapting Hindu Mythology to Cinema

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