Dhīti is a blog for long form essays, expressions of civilizational voice, cinema and literature review, and more.
Making the Invisible Visible: Resurgence of Culture in Shaping Public Policy
The article attempts to provide a historical account of how public policy making, which for a long time perpetuated epistemic hierarchies, are now witnessing the emergence of a cultural turn, recognizing culture as a dynamic force.
Kasinathuni Vishwanath and His Vast Cultural Legacy
K. Vishwanath influenced a whole generation, shaped popular culture, and even public morality. A man of culture, class, and dignity, he embodied our civilizational values. He leaves an unfillable void in cinema.
Many Forms, Many Attributes: Depictions of Devī Durgā in Indian Paintings
In this Navarātrī Photo Feature, Devī Durgā is captured as an enduring source of inspiration, depicted in various painting forms in India. She represents qualities such as resilience, aesthetic appeal, and metaphysical potency that are beyond geographical and chronological limitations.