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From Fortune’s Favourite to Mother’s Son
Indians have visualised India in many different ways. Often through the lens of outsiders. About …
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BooksFeaturedFeatured Books
Tales From the Land of Jagannatha
There are 30 short essays in this book. They were written by renowned mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik over a ten-year period and published in various publications…
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The Hindu History of Bengal
Published on 6th May, 2023, in Times of India. When we talk about Bengal, we …
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History of How Brahmins Migrated to All Parts of India
Published on 31st December, 2022, in Times of India. To appreciate the history of Africa, …
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The Meaning of Contentment
Published on 30th December, 2022, in The Hindu. At the start of anything new, like …
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India and China Have Received Many Ideas from Each Other
Published on 26th November, 2022, in Economic Times. Nationalists in India and China love the …
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The Origins of Bharat Mata
Published on 22nd November, 2020, in Mumbai Mirror. Every Indian village is personified as a …
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Ithasa As Propaganda
Published on 31st October, 2020, in Economic Times. If one travels to ancient Egypt, one …
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Tax collection: Old View to New
Published on 18th September, 2020, in Economic Times. Ancient Greeks, like ancient Hindus, valued the …
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A Brief History of Goddess Worship
Published on 8th March, 2020, in Mid-day Harappan civilisation, which thrived over 4,000 years ago, …
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Not quite division of labour
Published on 14th April, 2019, in Mumbai Mirror. Many assert that the caste system (jati …
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Who is a Hindu? Making of a Hindu king
The king brings order. But how does one establish himself as a ruler?…
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Who is a Hindu? The temple as saviour
Our monumental temples, such as Puri’s Jagannatha temple, were a reaction to the arrival of a foreign faith, and a sign of resistance to it…
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Why entrepreneurs are being viewed as social smugglers.
Nobility was linked to poverty and service. Those who sought to generate wealth were viewed as distorted by greed…
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Interviews
Goddess with yellow face
You’re all set for Durga Puja, but do you know these myths and legends surrounding the Goddess?…
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Historians too should share the blame for the rise of religious radicalism
It is easy to blame radical politicians and religious leaders for igniting the spark. But let’s not forget those who fuel the fire…
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What exactly is the Manusmriti?
Many assume Mansumriti to be the law book of Hindus. It is not…
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Do Hindus lose their caste when they travel abroad?
If you value caste, then this thought can be depressing, even terrifying. If you are indifferent, it will not matter…