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'Not Indian Enough': Bobby Jindal, Heritage, and Politics
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
U.S. politicians Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley offer two different models for immigrant assimilation.
International Yoga Day: A New Politics of Knowledge?
By Rajni Bakshi
The global popularity of yoga is not just about India's cultural resurgence.
India's BJP Leaders Should Publicly Eat Meat
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
It's time for Indian leaders to pave a path forward and delegitimize the taboos surrounding meat consuption in the country.
India's Growing Muslim Population: A Political Challenge?
By Jack Detsch
India’s Muslim community will become the world’s biggest by midcentury, according to a new study.
Reductio Ad Hitlerum: Who Does the Swastika Belong To?
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
George Washington University is showing us why the West needs to come to terms with the eastern origins of the Swastika.
How to Approach Religion in the 21st Century: Lessons from India’s Traditions
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India's religious traditions bear incredible relevance for contemporary approaches to religion and religious diversity.
The Emergence of a New Hinduism
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India is changing fast, and Hinduism is keeping up.
Diwali: An Indian Festival Goes Global
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Indians the world over celebrated Diwali this Thursday, as did U.S. President Barack Obama.
3 Political Lessons from the Mahabharat
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
An ancient epic’s lessons for India ring true today.
Bihar's Chhath Festival Enjoys National Prominence in India
The celebration of Bihar’s Chhath festival signals the rise of Bihari customs in Indian society.
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