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Book Review | Evolution in Four Dimensions - Genetic, Epigenetic, Behavioral, and Symbolic Variation in the History of Life

Book Review | Evolution in Four Dimensions - Genetic, Epigenetic, Behavioral, and Symbolic Variation in the History of Life

Jablonka and Lamb's 'Evolution in Four Dimensions' which challenges traditional views of evolution by weaving epigenetics, behavior, and culture into a compelling narrative that redefines how we understand life's complexity.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 13 min read
Cinema And Books
The Empire of Threads and Silver - How Colonialism Unraveled India’s Trade Legacy

The Empire of Threads and Silver - How Colonialism Unraveled India’s Trade Legacy

Revisiting India’s economic heritage, this article explores the colonial misrepresentation of India as solely agrarian, shedding light on its vibrant history of trade, craftsmanship, and innovation through insights from the works of Sri Ravinder Sharma Guruji.

Anurag Shukla 7 min read
Bodhas
From Neglect to Nurture - An IKS Lens to the Conservation Practices of Stepwells

From Neglect to Nurture - An IKS Lens to the Conservation Practices of Stepwells

A deep dive into the historical, cultural, and spiritual significance of India’s ancient stepwells, tracing their origins from the Sindhu-Sarasvatī Civilization to their architectural peak in medieval times.

Srushti Joshi 18 min read
Indian Knowledge Systems
Part 2 | Bhāratīya Wanderlust - A Defence of the Out-of-India Model (OIT)
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Part 2 | Bhāratīya Wanderlust - A Defence of the Out-of-India Model (OIT)

This essay series challenges the Aryan Invasion Theory, advocating for the Out-of-India Model (OIT) by analyzing linguistic, textual, genetic, and archaeological evidence to suggest that the roots of Indo-European languages and cultures originate in India.

29 min read
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Veer Savarkar - Part 3 | Transportation for Life, Transcending From a Man to an Idea

Veer Savarkar - Part 3 | Transportation for Life, Transcending From a Man to an Idea

A gripping exploration of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s unyielding resolve during British captivity, highlighting his defiance, sacrifice, and contributions to India’s struggle for independence.

Sushant Gangoli 23 min read
Dharma Today
The Forgotten Threshold - Bhikṣāvṛtti and the The Vanished Wisdom of India’s Wanderers

The Forgotten Threshold - Bhikṣāvṛtti and the The Vanished Wisdom of India’s Wanderers

The essay explores the historical practice of Bhikṣāvṛtti in India, its transformation under colonial rule, and the need to revive this indigenous tradition of wisdom, service, and community.

Anurag Shukla 9 min read
Bodhas
Cultural Critique of Capitalism - The Suffusion of Dharma

Cultural Critique of Capitalism - The Suffusion of Dharma

Can capitalism, with its materialistic motives, coexist with or be reformed by dharma's ethical and spiritual imperatives? How does dharma provide a counter-narrative to the cultural dominance of capitalism? This long-read explores these ideas at length.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 22 min read
Culture And Policy
Book Review | Decolonizing Bharat - The Balu Way

Book Review | Decolonizing Bharat - The Balu Way

A review of Decolonizing Bharat, The Balu Way by Dr. Pingali Gopal which, rooted in S.N. Balagangadhara’s ideas, introduces readers to the Ghent School’s approach to decolonizing knowledge and narratives about India.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 6 min read
Cinema And Books
A Dhārmika Frame for Sustainability and Technology

A Dhārmika Frame for Sustainability and Technology

An essay elaborating how the Samudra Manthana story offers a profound allegory for sustainable and ethical technological innovation, emphasizing collaboration, ethical guidance, and harmony with natural laws.

Amritanshu Pandey 8 min read
Bodhas
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