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Manu Smriti: locating dharma and adharma in the light of modernity
Archives, Indology

Manu Smriti: locating dharma and adharma in the light of modernity

Saurav Basu- February 7, 2017

A fair estimation of Manu is only possible when comparatively estimated from the vantage point overlooking the social position of the marginalized in ancient and ... Read More

Manu Smriti’s profound understanding of Sexuality can counter sexual violence
Archives, Indology

Manu Smriti’s profound understanding of Sexuality can counter sexual violence

Sinu Joseph- November 28, 2016

By using Manu Smriti as a punching bag for all that we think is wrong in Indian society, we miss out on a tremendous learning ... Read More

‘The Poor debates’ and ‘The Debates about the Poor’
Archives, Commentaries

‘The Poor debates’ and ‘The Debates about the Poor’

Rohit Kumar and S. S. Sen- August 6, 2016

Today, after revisiting the nature of some of the recent debates detonated on ‘Popular Media’, it is not an exaggeration to remark that this ancient ... Read More

Left-Liberals, Bhagavad Gita and Social Media
Archives, Identity (Distortion & Appropriation)

Left-Liberals, Bhagavad Gita and Social Media

Hari Kiran- August 21, 2014

Observing Left liberals is a favorite pastime of mine. Given the fact that I am Right of Center in my disposition, I like to track and ... Read More