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G.S Paul The myriad folklore in India is a reflection of the ethnic diversity of the land. Broadly divided to ritualistic and non-ritualistic, they are further vehement expressions of communication between man and Nature. In the absence of restrictions imposed by rituals, the latter embodies movements that demonstrate exultation, vivacity, and a spirit of bonhomie among the members of the community. Their role in strengthening the social fabric need not be overemphasized. T

Satish Deshpande Interrogating the Caste Census In his desire to be distinctive, Anand Teltumbde tells a one-sided tale about the dangers of a caste census, belittling benefits and emphasizing costs. “The Caste Con Census” By Anand Teltumbde Navayana, 2025 Anand Teltumbde is today one of India’s leading intellectual-activists, especially on matters of caste. He first rose to prominence as a commentator in the mid-2000s, when he started writing for the Economic and Political W

Achin Vanaik Indo-Arab scholars forged anti-imperialist thought from the early 20th century onwards, offering alternatives to Western narratives & shaping India’s diplomatic imagination. Those traditions have now vanished, replaced by Hindutva-driven curricula and “decolonial” claims that legitimise supremacism. Although the title might suggest otherwise, Parting Gifts of Empire mainly focuses on a group of scholars and activists in the Indo-Arab region. These individuals cha

Robert Rahman Raman A rare collection of images of colonial Bombay's "drama of disobedience" yields new insights into protests during the Civil Disobedience Movement. During the Civil Disobedience Movement in Bombay, an enigmatic figure, K.L. Nursey, took a series of photographs that captured the unfolding of the movement: of the city’s streets during the salt satyagraha, at protests against foreign cloth shops, and of clashes with colonial authorities. The ‘Nursey Album’, lo