Sandeep Balakrishna

ARTICLES

A Tribute to K.Viswanath: The Last of the Masters

A Tribute to K.Viswanath: The Last of the Masters

An appreciation of the art, craft and legacy of K.Viswanath, one of the greatest masters of Indian cinema

The Golisri Sanskrit School of Calcutta: The Unmourned Victim of William Bentinck and Macaulay

The Golisri Sanskrit School of Calcutta: The Unmourned Victim of William Bentinck and Macaulay

The tragic story of the Golisri Sanskrit School of Calcutta which was obliterated forever by the educational policy of William Bentinck and Macaulay

The Tearing Desperation of Prashant Kishor

The Tearing Desperation of Prashant Kishor

Poll strategist Prashant Kishor's recent bravado against the BJP only reveals his desperation

The Magnificent Cultural Realm of Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar

The Magnificent Cultural Realm of Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar

An essay narrating the life and accomplishments of Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar, the cultural founder of the modern Mysore State

The Awful World of the Ulema and the Shocking Decadence of the Sufi Mashaikhs

The Awful World of the Ulema and the Shocking Decadence of the Sufi Mashaikhs

A brief gaze into the world of the medieval Muslim Ulema and the elite Sufi Mashaikhs offers us shocking but valuable information about the medieval Muslim history of India

The Appalling Lifestyle of the Muslim Aristocracy

The Appalling Lifestyle of the Muslim Aristocracy

The eight hundred-year-long Muslim rule caused the comprehensive decay of the ancient and sacred Sanatana civilisation. The lifestyle of the Muslim aristocracy during this period ensured that no new knowledge was produced in India, once the global centre of learning and education.

The Depraved Annals of the Muslim Aristocracy in Medieval India

The Depraved Annals of the Muslim Aristocracy in Medieval India

An essay series narrating the horrifying details of the ruling Muslim aristocracy in Medieval India

The Chilling Damage that Communism-Infected Nehru Inflicted on an Ancient Civilisation

The Chilling Damage that Communism-Infected Nehru Inflicted on an Ancient Civilisation

The second and concluding part narrates the massive damage that Jawaharlal Nehru's fascination for Communism caused to the Sanatana civilisational fabric of Bharatavarsha.

Brainwashed by Russia: How Nawab Nehru Became the Patron Saint of Communism in India

Brainwashed by Russia: How Nawab Nehru Became the Patron Saint of Communism in India

Most histories of Communism in India often overlook the seminal and pivotal role played by Jawaharlal Nehru in offering substantial patronage for spreading this totalitarian ideology in India.

Do we Want a Brave New India of Uniformly Literate Mechanics?

Do we Want a Brave New India of Uniformly Literate Mechanics?

A commentary on our approach to education using Ananda Coomaraswamy's classic essay on the subject