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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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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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Book Review | Bharata Before the British by Shonaleeka Kaul

Movie Review | Gargi - An Unsolved Mystery

Book Highlight | The Maratha Century

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