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Event Report: Voice of Covai 2024

Voice of Covai, a first of its kind; 'A3 Conclave - Arise, Awake, Assert' in Coimbatore, with speakers, filmmakers, influencers, awards, panel discussions, stalls and more, which was held on Nov 30th and Dec 1st 2024 at Codissia, drawing in large numbers. Here is an event report of this first time event which we hope will be an annual offering.

Kavita Krishna Meegama

Event Reports

Veer Savarkar - Part 3 | Transportation for Life, Transcending From a Man to an Idea

A gripping exploration of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s unyielding resolve during British captivity, highlighting his defiance, sacrifice, and contributions to India’s struggle for independence.

Sushant Gangoli 23 min read

Dharma Today

The Forgotten Threshold - Bhikṣāvṛtti and the The Vanished Wisdom of India’s Wanderers

The essay explores the historical practice of Bhikṣāvṛtti in India, its transformation under colonial rule, and the need to revive this indigenous tradition of wisdom, service, and community.

Dr. Anurag Shukla 9 min read

Bodhas

Cultural Critique of Capitalism - The Suffusion of Dharma

Can capitalism, with its materialistic motives, coexist with or be reformed by dharma's ethical and spiritual imperatives? How does dharma provide a counter-narrative to the cultural dominance of capitalism? This long-read explores these ideas at length.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 22 min read

Culture And Policy

Book Review | Decolonizing Bharat - The Balu Way

A review of Decolonizing Bharat, The Balu Way by Dr. Pingali Gopal which, rooted in S.N. Balagangadhara’s ideas, introduces readers to the Ghent School’s approach to decolonizing knowledge and narratives about India.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 6 min read

Cinema And Books

A Dhārmika Frame for Sustainability and Technology

An essay elaborating how the Samudra Manthana story offers a profound allegory for sustainable and ethical technological innovation, emphasizing collaboration, ethical guidance, and harmony with natural laws.

Amritanshu Pandey 8 min read

Bodhas

Stolen Sacrality - The Fascinating Journey of the Pathur Naṭarāja

The fascinating biography of the Pathur Naṭarāja, stolen and smuggled out of a small temple in Tamil Nadu in 1977, sold to a collector, seized from the British Museum and tried in an English court before finally being brought home in 1991.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 15 min read

Dharma Today

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Part 1 | 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.

40 min read

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Cinema Through Rasa Theory

Indian cinema needs a 'middle film' that blends art and commerciality while staying rooted in the timeless rasa theory. This essay dives into Bharata's aesthetics which prioritize immersive emotional resonance, and transformation in the heart of the viewer.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 10 min read

Cinema And Books

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