Spotlight

Bhasker Anand Saletore
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
6 min read
The first episode of a series profiling the life and legacy of Bhasker Anand Saletore, the extraordinary scholar of history who lived from 1900-63.
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 ...
Niranjan Pal’s Passionate Appeal for Showcasing the Glory of Indian Culture through Cinema
By
Team Dharma Dispatch
8 min read
In a 1913 essay of great historical and cultural value, the pioneering Indian filmmaker, Niranjan Pal elaborates his vision for using the emerging medium of cinema to showcase the best aspects of Indi ...
Wine, Opium, Hunting, Debauchery and Nur Jahan: A Glimpse of Jahangir’s Administration
By
Team Dharma Dispatch
5 min read
In this episode of the series on Jahangir's regime, we notice Pelsaert's description of the appalling lifestyle and addictions of Jahangir, exploding several myths.
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