This travelogue by Pradeep Krishnan traces a deeply spiritual pilgrimage through the sacred landscapes of northern Karnataka and Maharashtra, where temples, ashrams, and saintly traditions transform travel into an inward journey. From the serene ashrams of Vijayapura and the powerful presence of Akkalkot Maharaj to the rain-soaked grace of Siddharoodha Swami Math, the author reflects on moments of devotion, silence, and unexpected blessings. Rich with encounters that reveal Bharat’s living spiritual heritage, the journey becomes a meditation on faith, continuity, and the enduring power of dharma.
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Dhurandhar IS Propaganda: Counterpropaganda
Is Dhurandhar propaganda - or a challenge to Bollywood's dominant ideological narrative? Sriram Chellapilla argues that the film breaks from decades of cinematic conventions that framed Pakistan, nationalism, and secularism through a particular political lens. In doing so, it exposes Bollywood's own embedded propaganda structures and gives expression to viewpoints long excluded from mainstream storytelling. The essay presents Dhurandhar not as propaganda, but as powerful counterpropaganda against an entrenched ideological and political narrative.

Secularism Was Never Ours: The Wrong Word for the Wrong Country
What does “secularism” really mean, and does the concept fit India’s civilizational experience? In this essay, Kshiteesh Sharma traces the origins of secularism to specific Christian conflicts in Europe and argues that the term was later transplanted into India without regard for its distinct dharmic traditions. Examining the history of the 42nd Amendment, temple administration, and differing state approaches to religious communities, the article questions whether India’s current model is truly neutral or a legacy of colonial categories. Ultimately, it calls for a re-examination of governance through indigenous concepts such as Dharma and Rajadharma rather than imported frameworks.

Desire, Hierarchy, and Dehumanization: A Critique of Anti-Caste Imagination
This essay examines the deeper assumptions behind a provocative anti-caste claim that caste will end only when oppressed communities can marry Brahmin women. Drawing on Frantz Fanon’s analysis of colonial psychology, it argues that such rhetoric often preserves the very hierarchy it seeks to destroy. The article also critiques the reduction of caste to endogamy, exposing conceptual contradictions in modern anti-caste discourse. Finally, it warns against the dehumanization hidden within symbolic “conquest” narratives, where individuals are reduced to tokens in ideological struggles. Ultimately, the essay calls for a more rigorous understanding of caste, equality, and human dignity beyond the language of resentment and inversion.

It’s the Community, Stupid! Remembering the Lost Art of Celebrating Together
Once, Navratri Kanjak was more than a ritual—it was a living expression of trust, where every home in the neighborhood welcomed children like family. Today, rising walls and shrinking connections have turned a shared celebration into a hollow formality. This article reflects on how rituals once built community and belonging, and how their spirit fades when relationships disappear. It is both a memory of what was and a call to rebuild neighborhood bonds with intention.
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The fatuity of hubris: who art thou?
The identification with the ego in terms of accomplishments and possessions serves no real purpose.
Modi, Muslims and Media
Madhu Kishwar's book is a well researched, meticulously compiled and honest account of the dynamics and evolution of the complex relationship between the current PM of India and the largest minority community of the country and how the media has tried to shape it for the worse.
On the existence of the Self: Part 4
The nature of consciousness is the biggest debating point in western traditions and sciences. The overwhelming consensus remains that it is secondary to matter and arises as an epiphenomenon.
Destruction of Idols and Idol-Temples in Jihãd: The Evidence of the Sunnah
The call to raze temples and destroy idols is very well established in Islamic texts though strangely it isn't directly connected to Jihad.
Mapping civilizational responsibility through Hindutva
The civilizational ethos of this land which is rooted in Hindutva is the only reason Indic culture has survived.
Palani – A grand pilgrimage to Murugan’s abode(Part 2)
The many intricate stories attached with sages shows the importance of Murugan's abode for the devotees.
How did the Longest Resisters to Inter-Civilizational Propaganda in History Become Cluelessly Coopted in Just 2-3 Generations?
The article traces Hinduism's resistance to propaganda, from historical conquests to modern challenges, urging parents to engage critically with changing narratives and preserve cultural identity amidst global shifts.
Immigrants were once welcomed in Assam – Part 3
The complex relationship between how immigrants were once welcomed to the current state of resentment needs to be sorted for Assam's future.
Excerpts From History Of The Freedom Movement in India By R.C. Mazumdar – The Politics Of The Book – Part 2
Dr Pingali Gopal explores the goings on that led to the birth of R.C. Mazumdar's book "History of the Freedom Movement in India" as the author tries to bring to light the truth behind India's independence and tries to redefine what "foreign occupation" means.
The rest of this series is a summary and paraphrasing of the works of RC Mazumdar. The essays are directly from the book, without indication as such in all cases. The first-person component of the essays also belongs to Mazumdar. There are no extra elements or comments added to the text of Mazumdar except for some editing and slight additions to give clarity to the background context and to give a smoother flow to the topic under discussion. The aim is to give an overview of the freedom struggle from a different perspective.p
Sanatana Dharma – The Mother
Even though they are now classified as separate religions, Buddhism and Jainism are very much offshoots of Sanatana Dharma.
Entanglement, Reflexivity and Entropic Complexification: Reconciling Science and Spirituality
Key ideas of Indic thought and civilization, particularly that of Brahman are placed on fairly scientific and truly representative aspects of nature and the universe.
Desire, Hierarchy, and Dehumanization: A Critique of Anti-Caste Imagination
This essay examines the deeper assumptions behind a provocative anti-caste claim that caste will end only when oppressed communities can marry Brahmin women. Drawing on Frantz Fanon’s analysis of colonial psychology, it argues that such rhetoric often preserves the very hierarchy it seeks to destroy. The article also critiques the reduction of caste to endogamy, exposing conceptual contradictions in modern anti-caste discourse. Finally, it warns against the dehumanization hidden within symbolic “conquest” narratives, where individuals are reduced to tokens in ideological struggles. Ultimately, the essay calls for a more rigorous understanding of caste, equality, and human dignity beyond the language of resentment and inversion.
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The ancient ingenuity of water harvesting
The amazing feats of engineering built centuries ago by the people of India's Golden Desert to harvest water, are still used today -- and are often superior to modern water mega-projects.
Lord Risley and 'Race Science'
Lord Risley's application of the principles of 'Race Science' to his study and classification of Indian society was as absurd as it was consequential.
Krishna Janmabhoomi- An Ignored Chapter Of Perseverance In Indian History
While much has been spoken about the heroic and long-drawn struggle of Hindus to take back what rightfully belonged to them, an even longer struggle of Hindus for the possession of Krishna Janmabhoomi over the last thousand years has taken a backseat.
Witzel’s Realm – On Reputationist Concerns Over India’s Reclamation of its History
Western Indologists such as Witzel cannot seem to accept the fact that Hindus now are reclaiming their own history.
‘A History Of The Sikhs’: Just Another Book Mired In Secular-Liberal Bias
Khushwant Singh's 'A History of the Sikhs' suffers from the same drawbacks that the mainstream secular-liberal scholarship does. The book seems to be serving his bias much more than the objective truth.
Sardar Patel and Hindu Dhimmitude
While politically unifying India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel inadvertently paved the way for the evisceration of Hindu civilization.
19th to 25th June
History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.
The Last Hindu of Afghanistan
Like many regions before, Islam is now about to cleanse Afghanistan of whatever remains of Hinduism in its domain.
Yoga Vasishtha
The sublime Vedantic text showcases how a young Rama was nurtured by his guru, Brahmarshi Vasishtha, to fulfill his future role.
The connection between subaltern politics of India and Marxism
There is a deep-rooted connection between Marxism and the rise of subaltern politics in India which is in the hope of a revolution.
‘The Curse of Gandhari’ by Aditi Banerjee: A Review
Rohan Raghav Sharma reviews Aditi Banerjee's book titled: "The Curse of Gandhari"; and takes us on a journey through the plot, while analysing the construction of the narrative alongwith his understanding of the author's thoughts and approach.
Solving the Soma Mystery – Part 1
Soma's philosophical meaning can be deconstructed to showcase its entheogenic properties as the elixir of immortality.
