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Iconography and Symbolism of Gaṇapati

Read about the iconography and symbolism of the elephant-faced Lord of Gaṇas, the one with the power to swallow all the sorrow in the universe.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 11 min read

Bodhas

The Codification and Secularization of Hindu Law

This article details the motivations behind codification & secularization of Hindu Law, it's “secular” and “religious” original distinction and influence of Christian theology on “Hindu law” formulation.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 18 min read

Culture And Policy

Pre-colonial History of the Dharmaśāstras

The article is Part 2 of a series on codification of law, which explores the pre-colonial History of the Dharmasāśtra tradition in an effort to highlight the appalling state of dormancy despite their contemporary relevance.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 13 min read

History

Book Highlight | The Colonial Constitution by Arghya Sengupta

Summary and review of The Colonial Constitution, where Arghya Sengupta traces the history of the document to unveil its colonial moorings.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 13 min read

Cinema And Books

Codification of Law in India, Part 1

The first part of a series on the colonial-imperial project of law codification in India, its history, impact and continuing relevance.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 18 min read

History

As Seen on TV | Avatar - The Last Airbender

A series which is a touchstone for culture-compatible, creative storytelling based on Eastern philosophy and mythology, catered to a universal audience.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 13 min read

Cinema And Books

The Global Soil Health Crisis - Implications and Solutions

This article draws attention to the global soil health crisis, elucidating its adverse environmental effects as well as its impact on human health and nutrition; and calls for the adoption of solutions to mitigate this dire predicament.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 6 min read

Indian Knowledge Systems

Big Agro and the Seed Monopoly

This article explores big agro, specifically the harmful effects of seed industry oligarchies on agricultural, ecological and economic systems.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 8 min read

Indian Knowledge Systems

On the Retraction of Annapoorani from Netflix

Exploring the controversy of the film Annapoorani's retraction, this piece delves into discussions on freedom of expression, vegetarianism, brahminism, and "love jihad," highlighting the slippery slope of censorship.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 12 min read

Cinema And Books

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Sai Priya Chodavarapu

Iconography and Symbolism of Gaṇapati

The Codification and Secularization of Hindu Law

Pre-colonial History of the Dharmaśāstras

Book Highlight | The Colonial Constitution by Arghya Sengupta

Codification of Law in India, Part 1

As Seen on TV | Avatar - The Last Airbender

The Global Soil Health Crisis - Implications and Solutions

Big Agro and the Seed Monopoly

On the Retraction of Annapoorani from Netflix