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2022

  • Again and Again and Again

    Again and Again and Again

    Published on 6th November, 2022, in Mid-day. In Greek mythology, we hear the story of …

  • The Women In Buddhism

    The Women In Buddhism

    Published on 4th November, 2022, in The Hindu. All religions insist they respect women. However …

  • Don’t Forward That Text!

    Don’t Forward That Text!

    Separating Myths from History on Social Media…

  • Tell Me the Story of Chhat Puja

    Tell Me the Story of Chhat Puja

    Published on 30th October, 2022, in Mid-day. Many people asked me what is the significance …

  • Collaboration in a Vedic Ritual

    Collaboration in a Vedic Ritual

    Published on 29th October, 2022, in Economic Times. View: Ancient cultures prioritised collaboration over competition, …

  • Distracted by Balaram’s Beauty

    Distracted by Balaram’s Beauty

    Published on 23rd October, 2022, in Mid-day. In Persian lore, we hear the story of …

  • The Mountains That Stopped Eagles

    The Mountains That Stopped Eagles

    Published on 23rd October, 2022, in The Times of India. The mountains that stopped eagles …

  • Royal Power of the Symbolic Lion

    Royal Power of the Symbolic Lion

    Published on 16th October, 2022, in Mid-day. Kings across East Asia, whether it’s China, Japan, …

  • Cholas In Focus

    Cholas In Focus

    Published on 16th October, 2022, in The Hindu. Cholas in focus: 12th century war poem …

  • Why Do We Sacrifice Humans to a God, Ideology or Nation?

    Why Do We Sacrifice Humans to a God, Ideology or Nation?

    Published on 16th October, 2022, in Times of India. There are two types of gods …

  • Temples Used to Give Spiritual Benefits to the Market and Get Material Ones in Return.

    Temples Used to Give Spiritual Benefits to the Market and Get Material Ones in Return.

    Published on 15th October, 2022, in Economic Times. Along the banks of the Tungabhadra, the …

  • The Wish-Fulfilling Paradise

    The Wish-Fulfilling Paradise

    Published on 9th October, 2022, in Mid-day. In Hindu, Jain and Buddhist mythology, paradise or …

  • Ramayana Isn’t a Lesson In History Or Geography

    Ramayana Isn’t a Lesson In History Or Geography

    Published on 8th October, 2022. in Times of India. Many people see Ramayana as history. …

  • Why the Hindus Own Their Tallest Temples To the Cholas

    Why the Hindus Own Their Tallest Temples To the Cholas

    Published on 7th October, 2022, in Times of India. Nobody will admit this, out of …

  • Silent Screams In Bhrigu’s Dreams

    Silent Screams In Bhrigu’s Dreams

    Published on 2nd October, 2022, in Mid-day. A large forest was torn down to make …

  • The Purpose of Rich People

    The Purpose of Rich People

    Published on 30th September, 2022, in Economic Times. Imagine you go out for dinner with …

  • Mandhata, the Ancient King

    Mandhata, the Ancient King

    Published on 25th September, 2022, in Mid-day. In folklore, Age of Mandhata refers to an …

  • Why East India’s Contribution to Hinduism Remains Forgotten

    Why East India’s Contribution to Hinduism Remains Forgotten

    Published on 24th September, 2022, in Times of India. Whenever we talk about Hinduism of …