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South Asianist sepoys oppose ‘Idea of India’
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South Asianist sepoys oppose ‘Idea of India’

Yvette Rosser- May 16, 2016

Why are these South Asianists denying the Dalit-American children in California the right to know that their ancestors were among the most revered saints in ... Read More

California Textbook Controversy: ‘Scholars for People’ sends final letter to CBE
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California Textbook Controversy: ‘Scholars for People’ sends final letter to CBE

IndiaFacts Staff- May 12, 2016

California is currently debating the portrayal of Indian history in their school textbooks.  A small group of South Asia studies faculty had asked the California ... Read More

The dangers of a “centralized” Hindu voice
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The dangers of a “centralized” Hindu voice

Parag Tope- February 13, 2015

Distributed resistance One of India’s key strengths through the ages has been its ability to defend its way of life against all odds, whether it ... Read More