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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

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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On the Sub-Categorization of SCs | A Historical Reality

The article explores how reservations and affirmative action in India have led to inequalities within marginalized groups and argues that sub-categorization is necessary to ensure that benefits reach the most disadvantaged communities among the OBCs, SCs, and STs.

Manomay Marrathi 9 min read

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Grand History, Part 1

Exploring the depths of history and civilization, this article delves into the interplay of time, human knowledge, and the trajectories that shape our collective consciousness.

Amritanshu Pandey 20 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

Cinema And Books

Veer Savarkar - Part 2 | Inside Enemy Camp

The article details Veer Savarkar's transformation from a devout Brahmin youth to a revolutionary leader, emphasizing his strategic contributions to India's independence movement and the global influences that shaped his ideology.

Sushant Gangoli 23 min read

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Veer Savarkar - Part 1 | Oath to Ashtabhuja Devi

This is part 1 of a series of articles that explore the life and contributions of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, focusing on his role in the Indian independence movement, his ideology of Hindutva, and his enduring legacy as a revolutionary leader.

Sushant Gangoli 13 min read

Dharma Today

Dāśarājña Recontextualized: Part 3

In this concluding part we bring home the narrative. Set within a specific historic context, and considering all the data available, what can we conclude about this famous Ṛgvedic event.

Amritanshu Pandey 17 min read

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Dāśarājña Recontextualized: Part 2

In this part, we examine and parse the data mentioned in the texts where thorough backing is uncovered for the out-of-India Theory, with Bhārata being the proto-Indo-European homeland.

Amritanshu Pandey 24 min read

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Book Review | Bharata Before the British by Shonaleeka Kaul

Early History of the Archaeological Survey of India

On the Sub-Categorization of SCs | A Historical Reality

Grand History, Part 1

Book Review | The Rajah-Moonje Pact

Veer Savarkar - Part 2 | Inside Enemy Camp

Veer Savarkar - Part 1 | Oath to Ashtabhuja Devi

Dāśarājña Recontextualized: Part 3

Dāśarājña Recontextualized: Part 2

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