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The Example of the Song 'Neeli Meghamulalo'

The song 'Neeli Meghamulalo' is a perfect example of how we can use mass media, especially cinema, to mainstream culture. This article offers a translation and explanation of the song's lyrics.

Vivek Rallabandi 7 min read

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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.

Anshuman Panda 4 min read

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Book Highlight | The Colonial Constitution by Arghya Sengupta

Summary and review of The Colonial Constitution, where Arghya Sengupta traces the history of the document to unveil its colonial moorings.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 13 min read

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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.

Amritanshu Pandey 7 min read

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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.

Manomay Marrathi 5 min read

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Book Review | Colonial Discourse and the Suffering of Indian American Children

The book 'Colonial Discourse & the Suffering of Indian American Children' exhumes the identity of dystorian numero uno, and notes his devastating impact on Hindus today.

Anshuman Panda 7 min read

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As Seen on TV | Avatar - The Last Airbender

A series which is a touchstone for culture-compatible, creative storytelling based on Eastern philosophy and mythology, catered to a universal audience.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 13 min read

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Book Highlight | The Girl From Kathua

Read a summary of The Girl From Kathua by Madhu Kishwar, a large tome which exposes the sinister agenda of de-Hinduizing Jammu in a similar manner to the genocidal cleansing in Kashmir of the 90s.

Kavita Krishna Meegama 22 min read

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Movie Review | Swatantra Veer Savarkar

The name Savarkar evokes a variety of emotions, patriot and nationalist being the foremost. Yet, his legacy is often distorted. The movie Swatantra Veer Savarkar does well in setting the truth about Savarkar straight.

Anshuman Panda 6 min read

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The Example of the Song 'Neeli Meghamulalo'

Book Review | Mahābhārata - A World War

Book Highlight | The Colonial Constitution by Arghya Sengupta

Movie Review | Kalki 2898 AD

Book Review | The Rajah-Moonje Pact

Book Review | Colonial Discourse and the Suffering of Indian American Children

As Seen on TV | Avatar - The Last Airbender

Book Highlight | The Girl From Kathua

Movie Review | Swatantra Veer Savarkar