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Yayati

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Public Opinion in Bharatavarsha in a Pre-News Era: A Delightful History of 5000 Years

Public Opinion in Bharatavarsha in a Pre-News Era: A Delightful History of 5000 Years

Public opinion was always a great force in politics throughout the history of India dating back to the Vedic period. We present a brief history of how public opinion was gathered, and the impact it had on kings and empires. This is a largely overlooked chapter of Indian history.

By Sandeep Balakrishna
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Karnad Caricatures Yayati in the Black Hole of Existentialism

Karnad Caricatures Yayati in the Black Hole of Existentialism

Yayati is Girish Karnad’s first play, written in Kannada when he was twenty-three years old. It is also his seminal work of cultural vandalism, his first attempt at massacring everything that the Indian tradition and culture holds sacred, sublime, elevating, and valuable. Published in 1961, the instant success

By Sandeep Balakrishna
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