Notes on Culture

K Viswanath
A detailed analysis of art, artist and artistic elements in K Viswanath's cinematic corpus
A Brief History of the Breathtaking Belur Chennakeshava Temple
The 900-year old Belur Chennakeshava Temple is one of the greatest treasure-houses of Indian art, architecture and sculpture, all of which was accomplished by the motivation of Sanatana piety. This es ...
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.
Duryodhana and Karna: A Friendship that Never was
The first episode of a series analysing the nature of the relationship between Duryodhana and Karna.
Life in an Indian Village: The Story of Kelambakam
Excerpts from an 1891 book describing the profound social life of the 11th century village of Kelambakam located between Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram.
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
Revisiting K.M. Munshi's Majestic Vision for Writing India's History
The first part of a series exploring Kulapati K.M. Munshi's vision for writing the comprehensive history of India
A Colonial British Surgeon’s India Diary: Circa 1891
The first part of a series carrying excerpts from Dr. Francis, a British surgeon who stayed in India at the turn of the twentieth century and recorded his observations of our society, culture, beliefs ...
The Intrinsic Character of Hindu Inscriptions and their Classification
Hindu inscriptions are actually Government records. They provide us authentic information about the historical events that they record.
The Neo-Indian is Caught in the Silken Net of Woven by Western Civilisation
World War I showed how the modern West was no different from the Huns and Vandals in committing untold savageries after looting colossal wealth across the globe. Yet, the Neo-Indian is enthralled by i ...
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