Dhīti is a blog for long form essays, expressions of civilizational voice, cinema and literature review, and more.
An analysis of the growing demand for restitution of cultural artifacts, exploring historical theft, colonial injustices, and solutions for the restitution of heritage to origin nations.
The Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav 2024 in Hyderabad celebrates the diverse cultures of India’s Northeast, promoting tourism, crafts, and people-to-people engagement through an immersive festival.
The attempted takeover of the Chamundeshwari temple in Karnataka highlights state interference in Hindu religious institutions, raising concerns over constitutional rights, mismanagement, and the need for freeing temples from government control.
A rebuttal to The Print's opinion piece titled 'Tirupati god was originally offered pongal. North Indian pilgrims brought laddus' that addresses the many inaccuracies and claims made in the piece.
The article explores how modernity has led to the disenchantment and de-ritualization of society, emphasizing the loss of rituals, community, and meaning, and argues for the revival of ritual to re-enchant life and counter the atomization of individuals in a capitalist, neoliberal world.
The article explores how reservations and affirmative action in India have led to inequalities within marginalized groups and argues that sub-categorization is necessary to ensure that benefits reach the most disadvantaged communities among the OBCs, SCs, and STs.
This article contextualizes our Olympic aspirations, supported by an analysis of our performances in the Olympics from 1988 to 2024.
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.
The article details Veer Savarkar's transformation from a devout Brahmin youth to a revolutionary leader, emphasizing his strategic contributions to India's independence movement and the global influences that shaped his ideology.