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Reclaiming the Forest - Against the Modernist Myth of Environmentalism in India
The piece offers a civilizational critique of Ramachandra Guha’s recent work Speaking with Nature. It attempts to foreground indigenous, Vaidika, and dhārmika perspectives on environmental ethics as lived ontology deeply embedded in our texts, practices, and lifeworlds rather than modern ideology.
Dr. Anurag Shukla
12 min read
Culture And Policy
Book Review | Chatuh Shloki Manusmriti - An English Commentary by Nithin Sridhar
A review of Nithin Sridhar’s Chatuh Ślokī Manusmṛti - An English Commentary, which is a bold and meticulous book that confronts popular misreadings and dispels inherited prejudices. A reclamation of the Dharmaśāstra tradition through a lucid and unapologetically śāstrika lens.
Sai Priya Chodavarapu
10 min read
Cinema And Books
Can Machines Teach What They Cannot Feel? Rethinking AI and the Human in Indian Education
Part 2 in a series on AI and education, taking a deeper look at what is often overlooked when AI systems are introduced into learning spaces, particularly in India. A reflection on five aspects of education that AI cannot meaningfully replicate - consciousness and emotion, social interaction, adaptation and learning, physical presence, and decision-making.
Dr. Anurag Shukla
14 min read
Culture And Policy
Girl in the White Frock | Nostalgia, Decline, and the Reinvention of Nirma
A reflection that weaves together business history and cultural storytelling, viewing Nirma not just as a brand that once dominated the detergent market but as a metaphor for India’s shifting aspirations and evolving self-image. What happens when a brand becomes iconic but forgets to grow with its audience?
Dr. Anurag Shukla
6 min read
Culture And Policy
The Mahābhārata's Guide to Pigeon Problems - Ancient Wisdom for Modern Urban Challenges
Drawing from the eternal dialogue between Yudhiṣṭhira and Bhīṣma, this article explores how human-pigeon conflicts have deep historical roots. It also details how our ancestors developed sophisticated frameworks for addressing them, and how these can parallel modern systems for pest-control in urban settings.
Dr. Srinivas Jammalamadaka
12 min read
Dharma Today
Yuga Dharma - Ancient Wisdom on Cosmic Cycles and Human Potential
In an era marked by declining lifespans in developed nations, rising chronic diseases, and widespread spiritual disconnection, the ancient Hindu concept of Yuga Dharma offers a profound lens for understanding these contemporary challenges. Understanding Yuga Dharma offers both historical perspective and practical guidance for navigating our present age.
Dr. Srinivas Jammalamadaka
13 min read
Bodhas
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o | The Language Warrior Who Undid Empire with Words
An obituary-cum-tribute on the life and work of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the legendary Kenyan writer, thinker, and decolonial scholar who passed away recently. The piece seeks to go beyond a conventional obituary and instead make a deeper argument about why his work matters, especially to those of us engaged in civilizational thinking, language politics, and cultural resistance.
Dr. Anurag Shukla
7 min read
Culture And Policy
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