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Movie Review | Gargi - An  Unsolved Mystery

Movie Review | Gargi - An Unsolved Mystery

A review of the movie 'Gargi', explaining the deeper social significance behind it.

Anshuman Panda 7 min read
Cinema And Books
Book Highlight | The Maratha Century

Book Highlight | The Maratha Century

Dr. Uday S. Kulkarni has written close to a dozen books on Maratha history. His knowledge shines in the seamlessly connected stories, without making them appear like hagiographies. We present here a highlight of his book 'The Maratha Century'.

Vishal Kataria 7 min read
Cinema And Books
The Example of the Song 'Neeli Meghamulalo'

The Example of the Song 'Neeli Meghamulalo'

The song 'Neeli Meghamulalo' is a perfect example of how we can use mass media, especially cinema, to mainstream culture. This article offers a translation and explanation of the song's lyrics.

Vivek Rallabandi 7 min read
Cinema And Books
Book Review | Mahābhārata - A World War

Book Review | Mahābhārata - A World War

The latest book by Gaurang Damani, 'Mahābhārata- A World War', provides a concise and engaging overview of the epic, highlighting its geographical scope and suggesting its broader historical significance, while emphasizing the importance of understanding it as both a historical and spiritual narrative.

Anshuman Panda 4 min read
Cinema And Books
Book Highlight | The Colonial Constitution by Arghya Sengupta

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

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
Book Review | The Rajah-Moonje Pact

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
Book Review | Colonial Discourse and the Suffering of Indian American Children

Book Review | Colonial Discourse and the Suffering of Indian American Children

The book 'Colonial Discourse & the Suffering of Indian American Children' exhumes the identity of dystorian numero uno, and notes his devastating impact on Hindus today.

Anshuman Panda 7 min read
Cinema And Books
As Seen on TV | Avatar - The Last Airbender

As Seen on TV | Avatar - The Last Airbender

A series which is a touchstone for culture-compatible, creative storytelling based on Eastern philosophy and mythology, catered to a universal audience.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 13 min read
Cinema And Books
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