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Richard Eaton on the Desecration of Hindu Temples in India

Richard Eaton on the Desecration of Hindu Temples in India

By Sudha Ramachandran
Kings, irrespective of their religious faith, adopted “the highly selective method” of isolating "for desecration only those temples that were identified with enemy kings.”

School Social Science Textbook Revisions in India Kick Up Controversy

School Social Science Textbook Revisions in India Kick Up Controversy

By Kavita Chowdhury
The deletions from history and political science textbooks seem aimed at rewriting history.
Dawn of Nationalism: An Indian Novel’s Vision of History

Dawn of Nationalism: An Indian Novel’s Vision of History

By Krzysztof Iwanek
Tarzi’s “The Break of Dawn” is a yet another instance of a building modern Indian patriotism on the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny.

Can the Past Be Prologue? India and Its Narratives

Can the Past Be Prologue? India and Its Narratives

By Abhijnan Rej
A new book by a former Indian spy chief raises questions about how the world should see India – and how India should see itself.

India E-ditions: Where Can You Read Books on India Online for Free?

India E-ditions: Where Can You Read Books on India Online for Free?

By Krzysztof Iwanek
There are enough free online books about India to keep you busy until the end of the pandemic.

The Idea of India—And a Transition Toward Violent, Exclusionary Nationalism

The Idea of India—And a Transition Toward Violent, Exclusionary Nationalism

By Nazir Ahmad and Muneeb Yousuf
What the nation meant for Tagore, Gandhi, and Nehru differs from what it means for the BJP and RSS.

Virtually There: Visit These Indian Museums Online During the Global Lockdown

Virtually There: Visit These Indian Museums Online During the Global Lockdown

By Krzysztof Iwanek
Here are some suggestions on which Indian museums you can explore from the safety of home.
The Second Death of Mahatma Gandhi

The Second Death of Mahatma Gandhi

By Angel L. Martínez Cantera
The same ideology that assassinated Gandhi is defaming his legacy en route to reshaping India’s socio-political past, present, and future.

Saving India‘s Intellectual History Will Require a Massive Effort

Saving India‘s Intellectual History Will Require a Massive Effort

By Krzysztof Iwanek
Some of India’s historical sources are in dire need of preservation.

A Changing India: A Land of Dichotomies and Magic

A Changing India: A Land of Dichotomies and Magic

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India contains multitudes.

India’s Cultural and History Geography: The Deccan and Aryavarta

India’s Cultural and History Geography: The Deccan and Aryavarta

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India’s past helps explain its present.
Modi-fying Kashmir: Unpacking India’s Historic Decision to Revoke Kashmir’s Autonomy

Modi-fying Kashmir: Unpacking India’s Historic Decision to Revoke Kashmir’s Autonomy

By Abhijnan Rej
What are the likely short- and long-term effects of the Modi government’s decision?

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