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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.
The Codification and Secularization of Hindu Law
This article details the motivations behind codification & secularization of Hindu Law, it's “secular” and “religious” original distinction and influence of Christian theology on “Hindu law” formulation.
Pre-colonial History of the Dharmaśāstras
The article is Part 2 of a series on codification of law, which explores the pre-colonial History of the Dharmasāśtra tradition in an effort to highlight the appalling state of dormancy despite their contemporary relevance.
World Civilizations - Mesopotamia, Part 5 | Covenant, Law and Lessons for Us
The final installment on Mesopotamian culture, as part of our World Civilizations series. It tells us more about Mesopotamian convenant and law, and concludes with learnings we can take from their society, to fight for dharma in the Abrahamic world we live in today.