Is Dhurandhar propaganda - or a challenge to Bollywood's dominant ideological narrative? Sriram Chellapilla argues that the film breaks from decades of cinematic conventions that framed Pakistan, nationalism, and secularism through a particular political lens. In doing so, it exposes Bollywood's own embedded propaganda structures and gives expression to viewpoints long excluded from mainstream storytelling. The essay presents Dhurandhar not as propaganda, but as powerful counterpropaganda against an entrenched ideological and political narrative.
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Secularism Was Never Ours: The Wrong Word for the Wrong Country
What does “secularism” really mean, and does the concept fit India’s civilizational experience? In this essay, Kshiteesh Sharma traces the origins of secularism to specific Christian conflicts in Europe and argues that the term was later transplanted into India without regard for its distinct dharmic traditions. Examining the history of the 42nd Amendment, temple administration, and differing state approaches to religious communities, the article questions whether India’s current model is truly neutral or a legacy of colonial categories. Ultimately, it calls for a re-examination of governance through indigenous concepts such as Dharma and Rajadharma rather than imported frameworks.

Desire, Hierarchy, and Dehumanization: A Critique of Anti-Caste Imagination
This essay examines the deeper assumptions behind a provocative anti-caste claim that caste will end only when oppressed communities can marry Brahmin women. Drawing on Frantz Fanon’s analysis of colonial psychology, it argues that such rhetoric often preserves the very hierarchy it seeks to destroy. The article also critiques the reduction of caste to endogamy, exposing conceptual contradictions in modern anti-caste discourse. Finally, it warns against the dehumanization hidden within symbolic “conquest” narratives, where individuals are reduced to tokens in ideological struggles. Ultimately, the essay calls for a more rigorous understanding of caste, equality, and human dignity beyond the language of resentment and inversion.

It’s the Community, Stupid! Remembering the Lost Art of Celebrating Together
Once, Navratri Kanjak was more than a ritual—it was a living expression of trust, where every home in the neighborhood welcomed children like family. Today, rising walls and shrinking connections have turned a shared celebration into a hollow formality. This article reflects on how rituals once built community and belonging, and how their spirit fades when relationships disappear. It is both a memory of what was and a call to rebuild neighborhood bonds with intention.

Category Errors in the Study of Bharatīya Jñāna Paramparā
Modern scholarship often misreads Bharatīya Jñāna Paramparā by forcing it into text-centric, innovation-driven frameworks that do not match its transmission-based nature. This article argues that the confusion arises from deep category errors about what knowledge is and where it resides. Rather than a collection of texts, the tradition functions as an integrated epistemic architecture sustained through guru–śiṣya paramparā. Recognising this distinction reframes continuity not as stagnation, but as disciplined preservation of valid knowing.
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Humour in Hinduism – Part 2
Criticism is inherent to Hinduism and hence the urge to mock arises but unlike other religions, it does not trigger damnation.
Why didn’t Hindus give up in their fight for Ram Mandir?
The scars from centuries of violence refused to heal which is why the fight for Ram Janmabhoomi never died down.
Caste-System – Pointers for the social media world
A poor understanding of the caste system puts Indians on the backfoot as they fumble when the topic is brought up.
Advancements from the Ancient Vedic Culture – Part 1
First in the series of articles that explores the various achievements from the Vedic era that influenced civilizations across the world.
When Sadhus get lynched
One thing that has remained constant despite tremendous upheaval for millennia in India is the undefeated spirit of the sadhu who has roamed these lands.
Our Civilizational Imprints From Bharat To Japan: Limiting Boundaries Is Relinquishing Cultures
From the ancient times till present-day diplomacy, civilizational exchanges and acculturation have played a significant role in establishing and renewing inter-nationstate relationships. This article explores the relationship between Bharat and Japan within the purview of civilizational linkages and thus highlights upon the reach Bharat, as a civilization, has on the cultural land of Japan.
Kerala Model – Not an inclusive growth model
The Kerala model of development has purposely neglected to include the Hindu community in its plans as it drives the agenda of hegemonic entities.
American Progressives also typify others: Olmsted and Pollock
There are striking parallels between the seemingly progressive yet deeply prejudiced views of leftist American intellectuals of the 19th century and today.
Ban this Book
Taking umbrage at being shown the truth has made book banning a regular event in India.
They just peddle, if possible even history
The Left's control of the narrative has hidden more than it has revealed.
Caste — According to Ananda Coomaraswamy
Deriving spiritual contentment out of work that suited one's disposition was considered more worthy than being disillusioned by a job which was contrary to one's nature.
Ārya Prajñā: Artificial Intelligence according to Indian ethical values – Part I
Various applications use AI to only distract human users, not as a means of Tantra (software/meditative framework). But why not? According to the Indian philosophical thought, there is a very lofty ideal for the development of AI.
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Let’s have some faith
India's laws are still stuck in the colonial era where natives were not considered good enough to manage their own institutions.
From Bihar to Mewar: The Story of Purbiya Mercenaries in Western India
In this detailed exploration, Deeksha Tyagi sheds light on the Purbiya mercenaries. Sought after for their expertise in firearms, they played a significant role in shaping regional politics and warfare from Malwa to Gujarat and even in the British East India Company. The author highlights how their history exemplifies the adaptive strategies of communities in response to changing political landscapes in medieval India.de
Hindu View of Christianity and Islam – Part 3
Prophetic religions believe that there is a special God who has a special people, and who is known only through their special intermediary.
On Secularism, Modernization and Hinduism: Part 2
While a lot of energy is spent on understanding the threats posed by Islam, Christianity, or leftist liberals to the Hindu way of life, we don’t spend as much energy on understanding the threats posed by secularisation and the costs thereof to Hindu religion.
Inventing the Oppressor: Social Theory and the Logic of the UGC Regulations
Aryan Anand argues that the debate around the recent UGC guidelines has remained confined to immediate political reactions, ignoring the deeper intellectual frameworks shaping such policies. Drawing on strands of critical social theory, he contends that contemporary policy increasingly operates through rigid oppressor–oppressed binaries. Applied mechanically to the Indian context, this framework risks misreading the complex realities of caste and society. Anand suggests that policies built on such assumptions may ultimately deepen social divisions rather than address them.
The Story of Islamic Imperialism in India – Part 3
Islam has always refused to assimilate wherever it has landed, the 1400-year-old war machine is still trying to force its way of life on others.
Divine Nexus: Salience of Hindu Temples
"To fully understand the social significance of Mandirs, one must delve into their profound philosophical underpinnings, historical moorings and cultural importance. Our Mandirs are the veritable embodiments of our culture, philosophy, and spirituality. Rooted in ancient Hindu tradition, Mandirs play a vital role in shaping the social and cultural fabric of India."
What lies in erasing names of Freedom Fighters?
The attempt to annihilate the Hindus and their civilization may count as the longest contract of its kind in history with the largest infrastructure, labour and patience.
Ayutthaya – The Thai Capital of Rama Kings
Ayutthaya was the seat of power in Thailand for centuries and the ruins of its temples are a reminder of the Indic influence in this region.
Are Hindu reformists Hindus?
The inherent need to identify themselves as non-Hindu has been the sole aim of most Hindu reformation groups.
Prithviraj Chauhan – Debunking Historical Myths Around The King (Part-2)
To sum up, ‘Traitors par sum Jayachandras’ is one of the filthiest crimes committed to History in modern times.
Visions of a Demographic Doomsday
The day is not far when India's unceasing demographic changes might transform its society forever.
