Two decades after initially releasing his book, the author still holds the same biases regarding AIT without having come to terms with recent developments.
Author: Koenraad Elst (Koenraad Elst)
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Are Hindu reformists Hindus?
The inherent need to identify themselves as non-Hindu has been the sole aim of most Hindu reformation groups.
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Arya-Tibetan case for the OIT
New evidence has come to light in linguistics that undermines the AIT whose proponents mostly rely on genetic evidence.
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In spite of Hinduism
Maligning Hinduism is a standard practice that shows no signs of slowing down as inherent biases still remain.
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AIT and the science of linguistics
Linguistics is a field far away from the wild speculations of folk etymology and while it may not have the relative certitude of the exact sciences, it is nevertheless a scientific enterprise that opponents of the Aryan Invasion Theory may do well to familiarize themselves with, if they hope to win the debate at some point in the future.
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How Buddha was turned Anti-Hindu
Despite being every inch a Hindu himself, the Buddha has been falsely portrayed as a rebel going against conventional Hindu beliefs and practices.
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Humour in Hinduism – Part 2
Criticism is inherent to Hinduism and hence the urge to mock arises but unlike other religions, it does not trigger damnation.
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Humour in Hinduism – Part 1
Hinduism has always incorporated a healthy dose of humour in its writings, with even gods not being spared.
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Standing up for the Purusha Sukta
Hindus have long been made to feel ashamed of the Purusha Sukta's casteist elements even though they have no reason to in reality.
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Sarva Dharma Samabhava
The slogan of all religions being equal is a gross misrepresentation as their inherent aspirations differ greatly.