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    Kappiri, Habshi and African Slave Gods

    Kappiri, Habshi and African Slave Gods

    The eastern coast of Africa has a long relationship of trade with the western coast of India. However much of it is undocumented and hence it is not part of the popular imagination…

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    The Hindu History of Bengal

    The Hindu History of Bengal

    Published on 6th May, 2023, in Times of India. When we talk about Bengal, we …

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    The Ahimsa Seal of the Indus

    The Ahimsa Seal of the Indus

    Published on 29th April, 2023, in Economic Times. The oldest seals depicting ahimsa (non-violence) are …

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    Gujarat’s Violent, Historical Relationship with Muslim Warlords

    Gujarat’s Violent, Historical Relationship with Muslim Warlords

    Published on 22nd April, 2023, in Times of India. Somnath, on the Gujarat coast, is …

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    No Hymns for the Donkey

    No Hymns for the Donkey

    Published on 21st April, 2023, in The Hindu. In the past 30 years, the donkey …

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    Pre-history of Aryans They Don’t Tell You

    Pre-history of Aryans They Don’t Tell You

    Published on 11th March, 2023, in Times of India. Nationalists on social media argue that …

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    Polytheism Enables Mother of Democracy

    Polytheism Enables Mother of Democracy

    Published on 4th March, 2023, in Economic Times. Monotheism propagates the idea of one God. …

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    Donation of Courtesans

    Donation of Courtesans

    Published on 17th February, 2023, in Economic Times. Chanakya’s Arthashastra talks about appointing a superintendent …

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    Diversity Amongst Brahmins

    Diversity Amongst Brahmins

    Published on 12th February, 2023, in Mid-day. Our textbooks teach us that Hindu society is …

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    Oxus Between Harappans and Aryans

    Oxus Between Harappans and Aryans

    Published on 5th February, 2023, in Mid-day. No conversation about Harappans and Aryans is now …

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    Bandra Mythology

    Bandra Mythology

    Published on 29th January, 2023, in Mid-day. There was a Marathi film based on caste. …

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    In Joshimath, the question is: What is the cost of pilgrimage?

    In Joshimath, the question is: What is the cost of pilgrimage?

    Published on 12th January, 2023, in Indian Express. The pandas of Jagannath Puri in Odisha …

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    History of How Brahmins Migrated to All Parts of India

    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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    Those Who Give Gifts Voluntarily Are Truly Rare and Great

    Those Who Give Gifts Voluntarily Are Truly Rare and Great

    Published on 10th December, 2022, in Economic Times. Many people think the world is unravelling …

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    India and China Have Received Many Ideas from Each Other

    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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    Bindi: A Homage to the Devadasi

    Bindi: A Homage to the Devadasi

    Published on 20th November, 2022, in Mid-day. Devadasis, a crude catch-all word used to describe …

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    Why Goan Hinduism Is Unique in India?

    Why Goan Hinduism Is Unique in India?

    Published on 18th November, 2022, in Times of India. Goa is a sliver of land …

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    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 …

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