When Gaurī Comes Home

Across Mahārāṣṭra, different rituals and remembered recipes carry a shared promise of belonging.

A Systemic Analysis of Social Problems in India - Part Five

Immediate Course Corrections for a Vikasita Bhārata

This is the final part in the series of essays offering a systemic reflection on India’s past, present, and future. The last part identifies systemic correctives at the legislative, policy, and administrative levels that are actionable for 2047.

Book Review | Svayambodha and Shatrubodha

Svayambodha and Shatrubodha by Pankaj Saxena offers a vital framework for Hindus to understand their true identity and civilizational threats, a crucial guide in our current civilizational moment.

Dharma as Deva | Avatāras

In the vast cosmology of the Itihāsa and Purāṇa, Dharma is more than a metaphysical principle and eternal law. He is also physically personified as Dharmadeva, the divine embodiment of cosmic law, moral order, and even worldly prosperity. A short piece revealing the complex deity who governs not only justice but also the fabric of social and familial values.

Book Review | Bharat Rising

"Review of the book 'Bharat Rising' by Utpal Kumar which explores the resurgence of India through a blend of historical analysis, diplomatic insights, and critique of ideological narratives, advocating for a revival rooted in traditional values and independent growth.

Sāmatvārtha Part 3 - Tryst with Taxation, Welfare, and Urbanism

This article presents a policy panacea prescription for India 1-2-3 to leapfrog into a Solarpunk Indic-Futurism.

Book Review - 'Mahabharata Unravelled II - The Dharma Discourses'

Mahabharata Unravelled II explores the essence of dharmaśāstras through insightful narratives and conversations within the Mahābhārata, offering readers a profound understanding of timeless wisdom and ethical complexities.

Indian Knowledge Systems Part 3

The purpose of this series of three essays is to make the reader aware of the richness of Indian knowledge systems. It also focuses on the ontological and epistemological foundations of Indian knowledge systems. The series tries to give an overview of how Indian metaphysics differs from the scientific and modern perspectives of knowledge production and understanding of reality.

Sāmatvārtha Part 2 - Monetary Localism for India that is Singapore and Africa

Part 2 of a series exploring Sāmatvārtha - a novel vision for future India. This piece advocates for ecological harmony, technological innovation, and a comprehensive approach towards sustainable and regenerative urban development.