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Book Review | A Dharmic Social History of India

A critical evaluation of 'A Dharmic Social History of India' by Aravindan Neelakandan, which aims to reinterpret Indian social history through a dhārmika lens.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 10 min read

Cinema And Books

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

Cinema And Books

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

Cinema And Books

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

Cinema And Books

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

Cinema And Books

The Empire of Threads and Silver - How Colonialism Unraveled India’s Trade Legacy

Revisiting India’s economic heritage, this article explores the colonial misrepresentation of India as solely agrarian, shedding light on its vibrant history of trade, craftsmanship, and innovation through insights from the works of Sri Ravinder Sharma Guruji.

Dr. Anurag Shukla 7 min read

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Veer Savarkar - Part 3 | Transportation for Life, Transcending From a Man to an Idea

A gripping exploration of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s unyielding resolve during British captivity, highlighting his defiance, sacrifice, and contributions to India’s struggle for independence.

Sushant Gangoli 23 min read

Dharma Today

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

Cinema And Books

Early History of the Archaeological Survey of India

Alexander Cunningham is glorified today as the ‘Father of Archaeology in India’. Yet, he was little more than a plunderer and despoiler of priceless sites in Bhārata. This essay presents a deep dive into the early history of the ASI.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 10 min read

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Book Review | A Dharmic Social History of India

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

The Empire of Threads and Silver - How Colonialism Unraveled India’s Trade Legacy

Veer Savarkar - Part 3 | Transportation for Life, Transcending From a Man to an Idea

Book Review | Bharata Before the British by Shonaleeka Kaul

Early History of the Archaeological Survey of India