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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.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 18 min read

Culture And Policy

Identity Crisis - Being Indian in a West-Dominated World

Reflections from a young Hindu on the identity crisis faced by NRIs. This article delves into her experience of cultural shifts and the struggle of balancing Indian roots with upbringing in the West.

Ojas Atreyam 7 min read

Dharma Today

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.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 13 min read

History

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.

Śrī Rama Seshan 16 min read

Bodhas

World Civilizations - Mesopotamia, Part 4 | Babylonian Theodicy & Biblical Book of Job

This article explores Mesopotamian philosophical literature, particularly the Babylonian Theodicy, and its parallels with the Biblical Book of Job, highlighting how both address the enduring question of why good people suffer while the wicked prosper..

Śrī Rama Seshan 19 min read

Bodhas

Book Highlight | The Colonial Constitution by Arghya Sengupta

Summary and review of The Colonial Constitution, where Arghya Sengupta traces the history of the document to unveil its colonial moorings.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 13 min read

Cinema And Books

Movie Review | Kalki 2898 AD

Where Kalki 2898AD elevates itself is where it pulls from the eternal lore. Where it tugs on archetypes and plot-lines seared deep in the Indian psyche. In its brief brush with itihāsa-purāṇa is where it briefly promises to ascend.

Amritanshu Pandey 7 min read

Cinema And Books

The Baul Sampradāya of Bengal - Contemporary Contours of Ancient Spiritual Tradition

This article details the prevalent Baul image, stereotypes, and perception of the Bauls that developed in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.

Ananya Bhattacharjee 16 min read

Bodhas

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

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The Codification and Secularization of Hindu Law

Identity Crisis - Being Indian in a West-Dominated World

Pre-colonial History of the Dharmaśāstras

World Civilizations - Mesopotamia, Part 5 | Covenant, Law and Lessons for Us

World Civilizations - Mesopotamia, Part 4 | Babylonian Theodicy & Biblical Book of Job

Book Highlight | The Colonial Constitution by Arghya Sengupta

Movie Review | Kalki 2898 AD

The Baul Sampradāya of Bengal - Contemporary Contours of Ancient Spiritual Tradition

Book Review | The Rajah-Moonje Pact