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The Myth of Islamic Science
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The Myth of Islamic Science

Rajaram NS- April 2, 2015

In this provocative essay, the author argues that the notion of a golden age of Islamic learning is a myth created to counter the current ... Read More

Omar Abdullah’s response to Shankaracharya Hill
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Omar Abdullah’s response to Shankaracharya Hill

IndiaFacts Staff- March 19, 2014

As we noted, the IndiaFacts story on the renaming of the Shankaracharya Hill at Srinagar to Takht-e-Suleiman resulted in a significant impact with various organizations protesting against ... Read More

The Myth of Hyderabad’s “Hidden Massacre”
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The Myth of Hyderabad’s “Hidden Massacre”

Tejasvi Surya- November 6, 2013

BBC correspondent Mike Thompson in a recent article on the annexation of Hyderabad claims that in September-October 1948—that is, soon after its annexation—tens of thousands ... Read More

The Mylapore St. Thomas myth that doesn’t seem to die: Part 2
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The Mylapore St. Thomas myth that doesn’t seem to die: Part 2

Tejasvi Surya- September 30, 2013

Read Part 1 here. What stood on the place the church presently stands?    And so, it was pretty clear to me that the St. ... Read More

Gandhi was a Heterodox Hindu: Ramachandra Guha
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Gandhi was a Heterodox Hindu: Ramachandra Guha

India Facts- September 27, 2013

Assertion: In an article in The Hindu about what the Hindus should be proud of and what they should be ashamed of, Ramachandra Guha makes several fantastic and ... Read More