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The Story of India’s Many Scripts

The Story of India’s Many Scripts

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
While India’s scripts are ancient, technology and modernity are changing their usage patterns.
The Alliance of Indian Kings: Can a Coalition Defeat Modi’s BJP in the 2019 Elections?

The Alliance of Indian Kings: Can a Coalition Defeat Modi’s BJP in the 2019 Elections?

By Krzysztof Iwanek
A few regional parties could potentially tip the scales in India’s upcoming elections.

Where did Indians Come From, Part 4: How Unique is Indian Society?

Where did Indians Come From, Part 4: How Unique is Indian Society?

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The human diversity of the Indian subcontinent is truly amazing.

Where Did Indians Come From, Part 3: What Is Caste?

Where Did Indians Come From, Part 3: What Is Caste?

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The caste-system is extremely complex and functions differently throughout India.

The Origins of Odisha’s Tribal-Dalit Political Nexus

The Origins of Odisha’s Tribal-Dalit Political Nexus

By Parul Abrol
How the British gave birth to the Adivasi vs. Dalit equation in the Indian state of Odisha.
How the British Ascended in India 200 Years Ago

How the British Ascended in India 200 Years Ago

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The British didn't come to South Asia and immediately become the predominant power.

How India Influenced Southeast Asian Civilization

How India Influenced Southeast Asian Civilization

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Indian cultural influences in parts of Southeast Asia have long been apparent.
South India’s Warrior Lords: The Telugus

South India’s Warrior Lords: The Telugus

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The medieval legacy of Telugu warriors and peasants lives on.

India’s Evolving Linguistic Landscape

India’s Evolving Linguistic Landscape

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Hindi continues to explode in India.

Adopt a Heritage: Should Private Companies Be Caretakers of Indian National Monuments?

Adopt a Heritage: Should Private Companies Be Caretakers of Indian National Monuments?

By Krzysztof Iwanek
Will sites like the Taj Mahal become better managed or will they become banners for private firms?

What My DNA Says About India’s History

What My DNA Says About India’s History

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
What a dive into the past, as told through genetics, can reveal about South Asia's history.
India’s Bhima Koregaon: A Battle of Narratives

India’s Bhima Koregaon: A Battle of Narratives

By Krzysztof Iwanek
The Koregaon riots show how the same historical event can be seen from different perspectives.

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