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Dharmic Education in an Era of Planned De-Hinduisation of India
Dharmic Education in an Era of Planned De-Hinduisation of India
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
3 min read
What we now call as “Dharmic education” was the natural state of our social and cultural life even 60-70 years ago. The very fact that we’re now using Dharmic as an adjective only shows the severity o ...
K Viswanath Sankarabharanam
A Tribute to K.Viswanath: The Last of the Masters
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
7 min read
An appreciation of the art, craft and legacy of K.Viswanath, one of the greatest masters of Indian cinema
Duryodhana’s Lakshagriha Plot and the Congress Party’s Advisors
Duryodhana’s Lakshagriha Plot and the Congress Party’s Advisors
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
6 min read
A story from the Mahabharata and its parallel to the contemporary politics of the Congress Party
How Idly Conquered the Globe
How Idly Conquered the Globe
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
6 min read
An essay tracing the origins of the ubiquitous Indian dish, Idly. It narrates the story of how idly gained worldwide prominence over the last century.
When a Spotless Poet Mortgaged an Alphabet in his Name
When a Spotless Poet Mortgaged an Alphabet in his Name
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
4 min read
The story of the 13th Century Kannada poet named Rudrabhatta, who pledged an alphabet in his name to get a loan.
Scene of Aparigraha
Aparigraha: An Original Sanatana Ideal and Societal Value
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
6 min read
An outline exposition of Aparigraha or non-covetousness, one of the profoundest ideals birthed by the Sanatana genius.

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