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Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā | Part 1 - Tribal Origins

Part 1 in a series that provides insight on the Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā which takes place annually in Puri, Odisha. Learn about its origins in the Skanda Purāṇa, and the reason for Odisha as the primary celebration kṣetra.

Neha Sharma-Vashishtha, Tanya Fransz 10 min read

Dharma Today

Book Review - Part 2 | The Majoritarian Myth by Kausik Gangopadhyay

Part 2 of our review of Dr. Kausik Gangopadhyay's book titled 'The Majoritarian Myth - How Unscientific Social Theories Create Disharmony.' This 2-part article series examines how we live in a world where the official public discourse views any event as an expression of the majority oppressing the minority, whether or not this may actually be the case.

8 min read

Cinema And Books

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

Rebuttal to The Print’s Article - Sanskrit Didn’t Always Drive Innovation in Ancient India

A rebuttal to The Print's recent article disparaging the value of Sanskrit in driving innovation in ancient and medieval India.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 10 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

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Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā | Part 1 - Tribal Origins

Book Review - Part 2 | The Majoritarian Myth by Kausik Gangopadhyay

Reclaiming the Forest - Against the Modernist Myth of Environmentalism in India

Book Review | Chatuh Shloki Manusmriti - An English Commentary by Nithin Sridhar

Can Machines Teach What They Cannot Feel? Rethinking AI and the Human in Indian Education

Rebuttal to The Print’s Article - Sanskrit Didn’t Always Drive Innovation in Ancient India

Girl in the White Frock | Nostalgia, Decline, and the Reinvention of Nirma

The Mahābhārata's Guide to Pigeon Problems - Ancient Wisdom for Modern Urban Challenges

Yuga Dharma - Ancient Wisdom on Cosmic Cycles and Human Potential