Colonialism
Decolonization and Resurgence/Revival/Reawakening of Hindutva
(Image courtesy: Curlytales.com) Editor’s Note: Through the ages, Hindus, or whatever we have called ourselves, have been reformists. Some have compared Hinduism to an “open ... Read More
Hijab: “Freedom” and “Rights” Under Cover
(Image courtesy: dnaindia.com) The Hijab row in Karnataka seems to be stirring more political hornets than enlightening us about the religious sanctity or its social ... Read More
“What Does it Mean to be ‘Indian’?” – A Review
Who do you think you are? Ask this question of the ordinary small town or rural vernacular-schooled Indian and they instinctively point to traditions, rituals, ... Read More
British Raj And The Defaming of India Since The 1800s (II)
Historian Thomas Trautmann says, “James Mill's highly influential History of British India (1817) – most particularly the long essay 'Of the Hindus' comprising ten chapters – is the ... Read More
The Case Against Indian Secularism
Secularism in Europe is a legacy of Protestant Reformation and Enlightenment – an attempt to create a stability and peace between religious orders and individuals ... Read More