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Movies inspired by History- an obligation to stay accurate

Ancient, Innovative India

An Enemy at the Gates

The Curse of Dara Sikoh

From secularism to sick-ularism - An evolution

The Zamindar, the rayat and a new world order

Chattrapati Shivaji Part 1 - An inspiration for contemporary and future
generations

Chattrapati Shivaji Part 2 - In the footsteps of Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Chattrapati Shivaji Part 3 - Inspiration for Indian freedom struggle

Lachit Barpukan - The Hero of Assam

The Aryan Invasion theory

Golden India

The Ship building industry

Uniform civil code

21st century challenges for Hindus

Dealing with China

Shivaji - A Tribute
India's Defence and 'Make in India'
India and Anti Globalization

A new, defining leadership fails to emerge in Himachal Pradesh

Uniform civil code

Clean Ganga Project

Hindu Muslim divide and terrorism in India

Dayanand Saraswati - A Tribute

On 'Itihasa' - Historicity and myth

The concentric spread of Indian culture
Kashmir needs a calming effect- let the national consensus emerge

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Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Even worse if the history
they learn is incorrect. This article by Abhilasha exposes the blatant falsification of
history that often happens in Bollywood, an industry that influences a large part of the
population.
Historically, India has been an innovative culture. A fun historic perspective by Aditi
Kadkol that reinstates this fact
Check and mate. The two words that any chess player dreads to hear. As a nation we
very well might hear that unless we recognize the threats, and take corrective action
as this article by Akshay Joshi elaborates
Role models play a critical and intrinsic role in shaping ones mentality and
circumstances. Akshay Joshi extends this concept to show how the choice of a role
model can shape the collective conscience, or behavioral traits of entire communities.
Akshay Joshi explores the origins of the concept of secularism and analyses through a
historic narrative on how it was morphed into a tool of vote bank politics in India
Technology, social structure and global pecking order might change with time. But the
reasons that separates the haves from have nots are constant. Using an analogy of the
landlord and the peasant this article by Akshay Joshi argues on why relying purely on a
services economy is akin to being a peasant toiling on someone else's land
An introduction to the legend that was Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Part one of a three
part series by Aneesh Gokhale
The saga of Shivaji maharaj did not end with his death. He lived through the heroes
Peshwa Bajirao and Ahilyabai Holkar who were inspired by him and the empire he built.
Part 2 of the three part series by Aneesh Gokhale
The idea of Swaraj that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj symbolized by taking on the might
of the Mughal empire, would be rekindled and reinstated by freedom fighters during
the struggle against the British Empire. Part 3 of a three part series by Aneesh Gokhale
Lachit Borpukan - An important chapter of history that present day Indians have
overlooked. The Ahom General from Assam who resisted the Mughals and is
worshipped as a hero in Assam. This article by Aneesh Gokhale tells his story.
The much hyped Aryan invasion theory has always been accepted by modern day
Indians as an undeniable fact. However recent breakthroughs have proven that it might
be more of a manufactured, divisive myth than a scientific reality. Read the article by
Anuja Patait to find out more.
All that glitters is not gold, not always, but sometimes it really is gold! A piece on the
historic affiliation of the precious yellow metal in Indian culture and its current
relevance by Anuja Patait

Empires were built, conquests were made, humans were interconnected by this one
industry through most of history. Till the mid nineties it also accounted for a large part
of international travel. Reduced in scope but still a backbone of commerce, the
shipping industry is a critical part of the economy.
Anuja Patait explains and expounds on the need for a uniform civil code
Franois Gautier the award winning French journalist who has made India his home,
speaks about the everyday perceptions and challenges faced by Hindus globally and
what they can do to correct them
The unknown devil is often the most perilous. In the South Asian arena China, is often
inimical to India's interest but often goes under the radar. An article by Kamal Thakur
on how to deal with the lesser understood rival.
An unique perspective on Shivaji which starts with his criticism. Are the points
presented by his critics accurate? Is he overrated? Read this article by Narahar
Kurundkar to find out more.
Ravinder Makahikh makes a strong case for the indigenization of India's defence
A synopsis by Ravinder Makhaik, about the cards that India should play in an
increasingly globalized but volatile world
A thought provoking analysis by Ravinder Makhaik on why despite the changing of
ruling parties every five years, Himachal Pradesh has not found the strong leadership it
needs and deserves
A powerful piece by Ravinder Makhaikh on why the Uniform civil code is one the most
pressing requirements to ensure social and gender equality and subsequently a truly
secular democracy
The river ganga is not only the metaphorical soul of India but also a life sustaining
important river and an economic engine. Ravinder Makhaikh makes a case on why
community involvement is as important as government programs to ensure its purity
Ravinder Makhaikh talks about the long standing social fault line of the Hindu - Muslim
divide and its association with terrorism
A tribute by Uday Arya to the colossal persona of Dayanand Saraswati, who was
singlehandedly responsible for many fundamental reforms in Hinduism
Some say that history and mythology are like chalk and cheese, while others say that
one supplements the other. Uday Arya presents an analysis on why a lot of Indian
mythology has found great association and relevance with its history.
Uday Arya summarizes the grand narrative of the cultural spread of India and how it
was done using soft cultural power
Kashmir doesn't belong to a set of ideological people or organisations, it belongs to us
all, even if we differ with each other like different poles.

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