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[Episode #90] A Journey into Vijayanagara with Abhijit Chavda
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
1 min read
A detailed podcast discussing the overall history and legacy of the Vijayanagara Empire
The Unvarnished Fanatic Syed Ahmad Barelvi was not a Freedom Fighter or Reformer
History Vignettes
The Unvarnished Fanatic Syed Ahmad Barelvi was not a Freedom Fighter or Reformer
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
8 min read
A brief profile of Syed Ahmad Barelvi who sought to re-impose Islamic rule in India through Jihad and Sharia
Amar Chitra Katha: A Quiet Cultural Revolution that Saved Two Generations of Our Children
Notes On Culture
Amar Chitra Katha: A Quiet Cultural Revolution that Saved Two Generations of Our Children
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
12 min read
An essay recounting an overlooked, contemporary cultural revolution ushered in through children's comics
Saartha and Mandra: Full-Course Meals on History and Music
Notes On Culture
Saartha and Mandra: Full-Course Meals on History and Music
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
4 min read
This episode introduces Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa's maiden historical classic, "Saartha" (Caravan) and this literary musical concert, "Mandra" (the Lowest Pitch). These are works every book-lover and literatu ...
Episodes from an Oppressive Era: How Hindus Preserved their Dharma Under Shah Jahan’s Tyranny
History Vignettes
Episodes from an Oppressive Era: How Hindus Preserved their Dharma Under Shah Jahan’s Tyranny
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
6 min read
A series unraveling the truth of Hindu and Sikh persecution under Shah Jahan's regime and the Hindu response thereto
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