Notes on Culture

The Delightful Story of the Cussword, “Moo Devi”
The Puranic roots and cultural metamorphosis of the expletive, "Moo Devi" prevalent in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
The Hindu Code of War Ethics and Jihad
A comparative analysis of the Hindu code of war ethics and the Islamic jihad
The Fascinating History of Flags in Ancient India
A bird's eye view of the fascinating and extraordinary history of flags and emblems in ancient India.
Dharma Raja Karthika Tirunal Rama Varma’s Gift
The first episode narrating a profound incident that occurred in the childhood days of Travancore king Karthika Tirunal Rama Varma
Ramayana Version
Much confusion, debates and distortions have occurred owing to the hundreds of versions and retellings of the Ramayana that have appeared in all Indian (and foreign) languages. This episode begins a d ...
Ghar-Wapsi of Mlecchas
Ghar-Wapsi of converted Hindus was a continuous process until it suddenly stopped due to the depleted vigour of the Hindu society
Mad Sadhu of Kashi
A profound philosophical Pravachan delivered by a "Mad Sadhu" of Kashi sometime in the 1920s as recorded by Gopinath Kaviraj
Bengali Arrack and Bouleponge: A Glimpse into the Savage Lifestyle of European Naval Merchants and their Crew in the 17th Century Mughal Empire
A brief history of the liquor industry in the 17th Century Mughal Empire and its interactions with the European trading merchants reveals a rather stark picture
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