Notes on Culture

Revisiting the Radio Station in Rang De Basanti: A Case Study in Bollywood Communist Propaganda
A comprehensive critique of the 2006 Hindi film, "Rang De Basanti" as a vehicle of Communist propaganda
Sita Ram Goel
As the much-awaited Bhoomi Puja takes place tomorrow at Ayodhya, an essay commemorating the outstanding contribution made by the fine scholar and historian Sita Ram Goel to Hindu civilisational resurg ...
Ruins of the ancient Shakti Peetha: Hinglaj Mata
The loss of substantial sacred Hindu geographies is a civilisational, cultural, and most importantly, a spiritual loss
Devala Muni
A brief introduction to the Devala-Smriti, a very ancient Dharmasastra treatise. In the 10th century, a chapter titled Mlēccita-Śud'dhih was added to it, dealing with the reconversion of Hindus back t ...
The Forgotten Hindu History of Pakistan: An Introduction
Loss of physical geography is also a loss of cultural narrative memory.
Valmiki Illustration
According to the Puranas, Valmiki was a robber initially. He was enlightened by the Rishis after which he sat in meditation chanting the sacred name of Rama with such intensity that an anthill grew ar ...
Padma Subrahmanyam: The Patriot who Danced her way into our Hearts
A scholarly and aesthetic appreciation of the artistry of the danseuse extraordinaire, Padmabhushan, Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam who fused uncompromising patriotism in her performances.
How Hair-Dyes were Prepared in Ancient India: A List of Recipes and Methods
An essay containing detailed information about the recipes and the procedure for preparing hair-dyes in ancient India.
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