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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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.
‘Flight of the Deity’ from Mulasthana – Part 2
A search for answers that led them to rediscover their glorious past.
The poor little rich Hindu seeker
Societal pressure and a lack of grounding in one's culture leads to a disconnect which has been the bane of many a Hindu seeker.
Role of women in conserving social and cultural heritage
India's cultural heritage has repeatably discussed the significance of women in protecting its society, a fact lost to most.
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.
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
The Story of the Musunuri Nayakas – The Rise and Fall of a Telugu Resistance
After the fall of the Kakatiyas, Telugu land was plunged into devastation under the Delhi Sultanate, with temples desecrated and society disrupted. From this chaos emerged the Musunuri Nayakas, who united scattered warriors and waged a fierce resistance to reclaim their homeland. Led by Prolayanayaka and later Kapayanayaka, they drove out invaders and restored cultural life, inspiring wider southern revolts and the rise of Vijayanagara. Yet internal rivalries and betrayal weakened this hard-won unity, leading to a tragic fall. Their legacy endures as a powerful chapter of resilience, resistance, and civilizational revival.
Morality of Silence
A look at the moral forces at play behind the silence of moderate Muslims.
Ahilya’s Daughters
The story of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, the austere queen who ruled from Maheshwar, near Ujjain and rebuilt, all over India, scores of temples that were destroyed by Muslim invaders.
Humour in Hinduism – Part 1
Hinduism has always incorporated a healthy dose of humour in its writings, with even gods not being spared.
Bhagvada Gita and violence (Part 2)
Understood in its philosophical context, the final word of the Gita is a call for oneness, harmony and the greater good of all.
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Ancient India Mathematicians and CERN
Contributions of Indian mathematicians are recognised at the highest level of science but the Indian populace seems to be totally unaware of these significant achievers.
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.
What does evolution say about gender equality?
Equality of the genders is a modern creation, unlike how evolution has deemed species to exist across time.
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.
Karma in Advaita Vedanta
In the vedantic view, karma must be shunned to make way for knowledge. However, what constitutes karma is not outward action but the feeling of 'doership'.
Politics and the writing of textbook
A look at how history textbooks in India were shaped to suit the political narrative of those in power.
Kerala Model – Not an inclusive growth model
The Kerala model of development has purposely neglected to include the Hindu community in its plans as it drives the agenda of hegemonic entities.
Heena & the Hijab
An exploration into what constitutes adoption of cultural markers and practices in the context of the protests against O.S Arun's program to sing carnatic compositions in praise of Jesus and the left's utter inability to grasp the nuances of the issue.
Kashi in Kashmir
The confluence of weaving techniques from two of the mightiest dharmic centers symbolises the uniqueness of this land.
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan: Liberal or fanatic?
Was Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan truly the “Frontier Gandhi”, a liberal humanist wronged by history, or a devout fanatic disguised in Gandhian robes? This essay revisits that question through forgotten records, overlooked testimonies, and Sita Ram Goel’s sharp insights. From Pashto pride to Pakistan’s politics, the story unravels a man far more complex and perhaps less idealistic than the hagiographies suggest.
Vivekananda’s Teachings on Character-Building
Vivekananda propounded ‘man-making education’ which involves the harmonious development of the body, mind and soul.
Thiruvambadi Sree Krishna Swamy Mandir
The Thiruvambadi Mandir within the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple where Sree Krishna is in the form of Parthasarathi, has a beautiful and fascinating history.
