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The Battle of Saraighat – Role of the Ahom River Navy
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The Battle of Saraighat – Role of the Ahom River Navy

Aneesh Gokhale- November 30, 2016

The Ahom dynasty of Assam managed to stave off Islamic invaders from 1228 to 1671. There were no more invasions after the Mughal invasion under ... Read More

Statement on the Draft Uniform Civil Code for the Indian Citizen
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Statement on the Draft Uniform Civil Code for the Indian Citizen

IndiaFacts Staff- November 30, 2016

Here is the statement released by Tufail Ahmad, renowned journalist and political commentator on the Draft Uniform Civil Code/Universal Bill of Rights for the Indian ... Read More

Manu Smriti’s profound understanding of Sexuality can counter sexual violence
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Manu Smriti’s profound understanding of Sexuality can counter sexual violence

Sinu Joseph- November 28, 2016

By using Manu Smriti as a punching bag for all that we think is wrong in Indian society, we miss out on a tremendous learning ... Read More

Sūrya Namaskāra: Ancient Practice or Modern Invention? Controversy, Textual Evidence
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Sūrya Namaskāra: Ancient Practice or Modern Invention? Controversy, Textual Evidence

Christopher Tompkins- November 26, 2016

The first of a four-part article celebrating the integrity of Surya Namaskara as an ancient practice of India. Read More

Materialism in Ancient India
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Materialism in Ancient India

Dr. Raja Ram Mohan Roy- November 25, 2016

It is interesting to note that despite their unorthodox views, there is no evidence of the persecution of the materialists in ancient India. Read More