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K.M. Munshi's Flowing Stream Approach to the Study of Indian History

K.M. Munshi's Flowing Stream Approach to the Study of Indian History

By
Sandeep Balakrishna
8 min read
Kulapati K.M. Munshi delineates his approach to the study of Indian History as a flowing stream through time instead of using dynasties and isolated periods.
Ramayana Version

Decoding the Many Versions of the Ramayana

By
Arjun Bharadwaj
6 min read
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 ...
Rama and Guha in a boat

The Controversial Episodes in the Ramayana Demystified

By
Arjun Bharadwaj
5 min read
Several famous and popular episodes and stories in the Ramayana are actually interpolations added to the epic over time. This essay unravels some major such episodes using evidence-backed scholarship. ...
Sita Devi in the Forest

Sita-Parityaga – A Profound Analysis

By
Arjun Bharadwaj
4 min read
Arjun Bharadwaj provides a rather profound and objective analysis of the much-debated episode of Sita Devi's abandonment by Sri Rama
The Fascinating History of Flags in Ancient India

The Fascinating History of Flags in Ancient India

By
Sandeep Balakrishna
4 min read
A bird's eye view of the fascinating and extraordinary history of flags and emblems in ancient India.
How Hair-Dyes were Prepared in Ancient India: A List of Recipes and Methods

How Hair-Dyes were Prepared in Ancient India: A List of Recipes and Methods

By
Sandeep Balakrishna
6 min read
An essay containing detailed information about the recipes and the procedure for preparing hair-dyes in ancient India.

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