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Part 1 | 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.

40 min read

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Cinema Through Rasa Theory

Indian cinema needs a 'middle film' that blends art and commerciality while staying rooted in the timeless rasa theory. This essay dives into Bharata's aesthetics which prioritize immersive emotional resonance, and transformation in the heart of the viewer.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 10 min read

Cinema And Books

Book Review | Dharmanomics - An Indigenous Economic Model

A review of the book 'Dharmanomics - An Indigenous Economic Model' by Sriram Balasubramanian, which analyzes the dhārmika continuity principle behind millennia of wealth generation, going beyond the trope of a casteist past.

Anshuman Panda 6 min read

Cinema And Books

Restitution of Cultural Artifacts

An analysis of the growing demand for restitution of cultural artifacts, exploring historical theft, colonial injustices, and solutions for the restitution of heritage to origin nations.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 12 min read

Dharma Today

The Hindu View of Menstruation, Part 2

The second of a two-part series critiques modern and feminist narratives around menstrual taboos, emphasizing traditional Hindu perspectives that respect menstruation’s sacrality and health-focused practices, while challenging reductionist and Westernized interpretations.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 8 min read

Bodhas

The Intellectual Traditions of the East For Beginners, Part 6 | Nāgārjuna and Śūnyatā

Part 6 of the series on Eastern schools of thought explores Nāgārjuna’s critique of substance metaphysics, focusing on his Madhyamaka philosophy, the concept of śūnyatā, and the deconstruction of independent existence (svabhāva).

Śrī Rama Seshan 23 min read

Bodhas

The Hindu View of Menstruation, Part 1

This two-part series explores Hindu perspectives on menstruation, highlighting its connection to cosmic cycles, its ritual significance, and practices of rest and celebration, while addressing societal interpretations and festivals honoring menstruation.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 8 min read

Bodhas

Book Review | Menstruation Across Cultures

A review of Shri Nithin Sridhar' book that studies the narratives today around menstruation in Hindu culture.

Ganesh 7 min read

Cinema And Books

Book Review | Bharata Before the British by Shonaleeka Kaul

A review of the latest book by Shonaleeka Kaul - Bharata Before the British, Towards a New Indology - which explores idea of India before the modern era, and challenges the Orientalist construction of Indian history.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 8 min read

Cinema And Books

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Part 1 | Bhāratīya Wanderlust - A Defence of the Out-of-India Model (OIT)

Cinema Through Rasa Theory

Book Review | Dharmanomics - An Indigenous Economic Model

Restitution of Cultural Artifacts

The Hindu View of Menstruation, Part 2

The Intellectual Traditions of the East For Beginners, Part 6 | Nāgārjuna and Śūnyatā

The Hindu View of Menstruation, Part 1

Book Review | Menstruation Across Cultures

Book Review | Bharata Before the British by Shonaleeka Kaul