Spotlight

The Story of Manasa Devi the Naga Goddess of Bhagirathi
By
Team Dharma Dispatch
5 min read
The unknown folklore of Manasa Devi, the snake-goddess worshipped in the Bhagirathi-Hooghly region about a century ago.
Illustration of M.K. Stalin and Joseph Vijay in a Debate
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
5 min read
A desperate Stalin faces a leadership vacuum and an unproven film star Vijay emerges as a challenger in Tamil Nadu’s most unpredictable election yet
Illustration of the Last Battle of Sitaram Ray
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
7 min read
Raja Sitaram Ray was a self-made Hindu king who built a small empire by the dint of his talent, bravery and leadership. He was also the last Hindu king of Bengal, executed by Murshid Quli Khan.
When Hindu Women Sold Their Jewels to Fight Mahmud Ghazni
By
Team Dharma Dispatch
5 min read
A deliberately hidden fact of the history of alien Muslim invasions into India is how, on several occasions, Hindus across India displayed vigorous national unity against a common enemy. The poorer cl ...
Illustration of Valentia's Route from Calcutta to Bhagalpur
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
7 min read
Viscount Valentia's diary recording his journey from Calcutta to Bhagalpur provides a candid picture of how an unapologetic colonist views Indians as an inferior people
Decoding Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam: Where Brahmin-Bashing and Love Jehad Team up
By
Subroto Roy
9 min read
A deeply scholarly analysis of how the 1999 Hindi film, "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam" subtly promotes Love Jehad by using Brahmin-bashing as one of its premises. Also included is a detailed critique of th ...
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