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LitTales 2025 - A Reflection on Bhārata's Biggest Literature and Cultural Festival for Children

Our event report on the second edition of Lit Tales conducted with resounding success on January 25th, 2025.

Event Reports

Depictions of Mā Kālī and Cultural Violence

An exploration on the misrepresentation of Vaidika and Tāntrika traditions, and media portrayals which are expressions of nothing other than cultural violence.

Dr. Pingali Gopal 7 min read

Dharma Today

Rationalism or Prejudice? The Hypocrisy in Attacking Dr. Kamakoti and the Need for IKS in Education

The benefits of gaumūtra are well-established both in Ayurveda and medical literature. Despite this, the Director of IIT Madras, Dr. Kamakoti’s endorsement of gaumūtra's therapeutic values, sparks backlash, revealing the hypocrisy of those attacking his religious beliefs while claiming to champion rationalism. The article calls for the integration of Indian Knowledge Systems in education to cultivate open-mindedness and respect for traditional practices.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 7 min read

Indian Knowledge Systems

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

Book Review | Evolution in Four Dimensions - Genetic, Epigenetic, Behavioral, and Symbolic Variation in the History of Life

Jablonka and Lamb's 'Evolution in Four Dimensions' which challenges traditional views of evolution by weaving epigenetics, behavior, and culture into a compelling narrative that redefines how we understand life's complexity.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 13 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

Bodhas

From Neglect to Nurture - An IKS Lens to the Conservation Practices of Stepwells

A deep dive into the historical, cultural, and spiritual significance of India’s ancient stepwells, tracing their origins from the Sindhu-Sarasvatī Civilization to their architectural peak in medieval times.

Srushti Joshi 18 min read

Indian Knowledge Systems

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Part 2 | Bhāratīya Wanderlust - A Defence of the Out-of-India Model (OIT)

This essay series challenges the Aryan Invasion Theory, advocating for the Out-of-India Model (OIT) by analyzing linguistic, textual, genetic, and archaeological evidence to suggest that the roots of Indo-European languages and cultures originate in India.

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LitTales 2025 - A Reflection on Bhārata's Biggest Literature and Cultural Festival for Children

Depictions of Mā Kālī and Cultural Violence

Rationalism or Prejudice? The Hypocrisy in Attacking Dr. Kamakoti and the Need for IKS in Education

Tellings and Retellings - Adapting Hindu Mythology to Cinema

Book Review | Tipu Sultan - The Saga of Mysore's Interregnum

Book Review | Evolution in Four Dimensions - Genetic, Epigenetic, Behavioral, and Symbolic Variation in the History of Life

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

From Neglect to Nurture - An IKS Lens to the Conservation Practices of Stepwells

Part 2 | Bhāratīya Wanderlust - A Defence of the Out-of-India Model (OIT)