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Dr. Naresha Duraiswamy

Dr. Naresha Duraiswamy

'Dr. Naresha Duraiswamy is a Sri Lankan national. He received his doctorate in International Relations at Columbia University. His writes on Hindu civilization and public life with a focus on law, economics, statecraft and sociology.

Hinduism and Caste: A Counter Narrative
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Hinduism and Caste: A Counter Narrative

Dr. Naresha Duraiswamy- December 29, 2015

An enlightened liberalism underpins all Hindu philosophy and metaphysics. Read More

Tirukethiswaram and the Silk Road of the Sea
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Tirukethiswaram and the Silk Road of the Sea

Dr. Naresha Duraiswamy- February 25, 2015

The history of the Sri Lankan temple of Tirukethiswaram should be viewed in the context of ancient navigational routes. Tirukethiswaram was located in Mantai, a ... Read More

Jaffna: A Medieval Tamil Hindu State
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Jaffna: A Medieval Tamil Hindu State

Dr. Naresha Duraiswamy- August 25, 2014

There was a Tamil kingdom in north Sri Lanka that lasted between 350 to 400 years despite the vicissitudes, turbulence and interruptions. The Kingdom of ... Read More

Hindu law and jurisprudence: a Primer
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Hindu law and jurisprudence: a Primer

Dr. Naresha Duraiswamy- June 27, 2014

This piece is intended to demonstrate that Hindu or Brahmanic law is rooted in popular convention and practice. While it is a high textual tradition, ... Read More

Ambedkar: a dispassionate assessment
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Ambedkar: a dispassionate assessment

Dr. Naresha Duraiswamy- June 5, 2014

I would like to share my individual and personal views on Ambedkar, a path breaker and rebel iconoclast I have tremendous regard for. This said, ... Read More