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Grand History, Part 1

Exploring the depths of history and civilization, this article delves into the interplay of time, human knowledge, and the trajectories that shape our collective consciousness.

Amritanshu Pandey 20 min read

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Holding an Olympian Mirror to the Hindu Nation

This article contextualizes our Olympic aspirations, supported by an analysis of our performances in the Olympics from 1988 to 2024.

Maragatham 8 min read

Dharma Today

The Intellectual Traditions of the East For Beginners, Part 1 | Persistence - Ātman, Brahman & Sat in the Upaniṣads

A survey of the intellectual journey of all the Eastern cultures, from India onward to China & the rest of East Asia.

Śrī Rama Seshan 29 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

Identity Crisis - Being Indian in a West-Dominated World

Reflections from a young Hindu on the identity crisis faced by NRIs. This article delves into her experience of cultural shifts and the struggle of balancing Indian roots with upbringing in the West.

Ojas Atreyam 7 min read

Dharma Today

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

World Civilizations - Mesopotamia, Part 5 | Covenant, Law and Lessons for Us

The final installment on Mesopotamian culture, as part of our World Civilizations series. It tells us more about Mesopotamian convenant and law, and concludes with learnings we can take from their society, to fight for dharma in the Abrahamic world we live in today.

Śrī Rama Seshan 16 min read

Bodhas

World Civilizations - Mesopotamia, Part 4 | Babylonian Theodicy & Biblical Book of Job

This article explores Mesopotamian philosophical literature, particularly the Babylonian Theodicy, and its parallels with the Biblical Book of Job, highlighting how both address the enduring question of why good people suffer while the wicked prosper..

Śrī Rama Seshan 19 min read

Bodhas

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

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Grand History, Part 1

Holding an Olympian Mirror to the Hindu Nation

The Intellectual Traditions of the East For Beginners, Part 1 | Persistence - Ātman, Brahman & Sat in the Upaniṣads

The Codification and Secularization of Hindu Law

Identity Crisis - Being Indian in a West-Dominated World

Pre-colonial History of the Dharmaśāstras

World Civilizations - Mesopotamia, Part 5 | Covenant, Law and Lessons for Us

World Civilizations - Mesopotamia, Part 4 | Babylonian Theodicy & Biblical Book of Job

Book Highlight | The Colonial Constitution by Arghya Sengupta