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On Wendy Doniger’s Alternative History
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On Wendy Doniger’s Alternative History

Dr. Aseem Shukla- August 2, 2020

Note: This is a reprint of Aseem Shukla’s 2010 essay. Also appended is the exchange he had with Wendy Doniger. History empowers and history emasculates. History, ... Read More

Wendy Doniger’s derogatory Hinduism studies
Archives, Identity (Distortion & Appropriation)

Wendy Doniger’s derogatory Hinduism studies

Madan Lal Goel- February 26, 2014

Introduction I do not believe in burning books, but Wendy Doniger’s 779-page tome titled, The Hindus: An Alternative History, 2009,  is a hurtful book.  It ... Read More

Wendy Doniger’s incestuous children
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Wendy Doniger’s incestuous children

IndiaFacts Staff- February 18, 2014

At the outset I must admit I am a Hindu, and apologize for the same. To improve my credibility I also admit that the holocaust happened; that Muslims are persecuted everywhere and ... Read More

On Wendy Doniger’s alternative history
Archives, Identity (Distortion & Appropriation)

On Wendy Doniger’s alternative history

IndiaFacts Staff- February 15, 2014

Note: This is a reprint of Aseem Shukla's 2010 essay. Also appended is the exchange he had with Wendy Doniger. History empowers and history emasculates. History, ... Read More

Wendy Doniger’s fake victimhood
Archives, Identity (Distortion & Appropriation)

Wendy Doniger’s fake victimhood

Arvind Kumar- February 13, 2014

The withdrawal of a book by Penguin Books has made the author of the book feel bitter and portray herself as a victim. This strange ... Read More