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Decolonising the Indian Education System – Why Our Approach is Flawed
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October 21, 2024October 21, 2024PERSPECTIVE

Decolonising the Indian Education System – Why Our Approach is Flawed

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Recent efforts to decolonise the Indian education system, particularly through rewriting NCERT textbooks, focus on reclaiming India's intellectual heritage by infusing indigenous knowledge into the curriculum. However, merely altering content without changing the deeper intellectual foundations upon which it rests will only result in superficial change. True decolonisation demands a shift from western frameworks of how we teach, learn and evaluate knowledge, to genuinely embrace India's philosophical and cultural traditions at every level of education.

From Bihar to Mewar: The Story of Purbiya Mercenaries in Western India
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July 17, 2024August 23, 2024HISTORY

From Bihar to Mewar: The Story of Purbiya Mercenaries in Western India

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In this detailed exploration, Deeksha Tyagi sheds light on the Purbiya mercenaries. Sought after for their expertise in firearms, they played a significant role in shaping regional politics and warfare from Malwa to Gujarat and even in the British East India Company. The author highlights how their history exemplifies the adaptive strategies of communities in response to changing political landscapes in medieval India.de

The Unrecognized Architects of India’s Mediaeval Glory – Lokamahadevi and Trailokyamahadevi
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July 14, 2024August 23, 2024HISTORY

The Unrecognized Architects of India’s Mediaeval Glory – Lokamahadevi and Trailokyamahadevi

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Did you know that the Virupaksha and Mallikarjun Temples in Pattadakal were built by queens? Lokamahadevi and Trailokyamahadevi, queens of the Chalukya dynasty, commissioned these temples, originally named Lokeshvara and Trailokyeshvara. Their remarkable contributions include administrative roles and cultural patronage, such as commissioning the Virupaksha Temple, modeled after the Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple.

The History and Myths of an Exceptional Hoysala Queen
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June 25, 2024August 23, 2024HISTORY

The History and Myths of an Exceptional Hoysala Queen

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Shantala Devi, the queen consort to King Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysala dynasty, has been a figure of historical intrigue and literary fascination. This article by Deeksha Tyagi explores the dual narratives surrounding Shantala Devi, contrasting historical records with fictional representations. While the author recognises that fictional potrayals help keep her in public consciousness, she asserts that only by examining both historical and fictional accounts can we gain a more nuanced understanding of her legacy.

Ayurveda: Tradition, Science, and Recognition in a Globalised World
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January 30, 2024August 23, 2024COMMENTARY

Ayurveda: Tradition, Science, and Recognition in a Globalised World

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Ayurveda, despite being a system as ancient as, and deeper and more effective than, the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), does not yet enjoy the same reverential status accorded to TCM. Does the cause lie in its inability to fit into the modern lifestyle, or with us for failing to find and project pride in our own cultural heritage and treasures?