Notes on Culture

The Story of an Unknown Vijayanagara Hero: The Barber Kondoja who Obtained Tax Exemption for his Entire Community
Kondoja, an expert barber in Karnataka impressed Aliya Rama Raya with his beard-shaving skills and used the opportunity to get a tax exemption for his community throughout the Vijayanagara Empire. The ...
Portrayal of Society in K. Viswanath’s Cinema
Exploring some aspects of the depiction of society in K. Viswanath's movies.
When Tirumala Venkateshwara Swami Himself Garlanded His Beloved Devotee
An extraordinary anecdote from the era of Srikrishnadevaraya opens up several profound vistas into the convictions, values and lifestyle of our ancestors. These are stories that must be included in ou ...
Jadunath Sarkar as a World-Class Scholar and Original Historian
In the fifth episode of this series, G.S. Sardesai paints an extensive portrait showcasing the extraordinary breadth and originality of Jadunath Sarkar's scholarship in history
Ghar-Wapsi Temple Surrounded by Mosque.jpg
The concluding episode of this series offers some suggestions regarding Ghar-Wapsi and some measures to counter the existential threat faced by the Hindu community
Stability as a Contemporary Metaphor in the Downfall of Indian Cinema
Stability is the bedrock of the Indian aesthetic tradition. Its gradual erosion is one of the singular factors contributing to the decline and downfall of this tradition. Nowhere is this more visible ...
An Analysis of the Characters of the Mahabharata by D.V. Gundappa
This is the first episode of a series analysing the characters of the Mahabharata penned by the legendary DVG about 50 years ago.
Illustration of the Telugu Poet Srinatha engaged in a debate
Read the thrilling tale of how Srinatha won the epithet, Kavisarvabhauma or the Emperor of Poets
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