Silent Waters: Religion, Gender and Nationality during Partition
The film Khamosh Pani (Silent Waters) portrays how the gender subjugation forms as the undercurrent for the political partition of India and Pakistan into two nations by the British.
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Om Sai Ram- A fool’s thoughts on sai bhajan tradition in Assam
While in a Sai mandir, the author shares observations based on congregations, bhajans, and visual appearances of Sai tradition as practiced in Assam
Cultural Significance of Salt in South India
Salt is considered as goddess Lakshmi. As Lakshmi and Vishnu reside in the pal kadal (Sea of milk, abode of Vishnu) and as salt (at least the majority) is also extracted from the sea, Tamils perceive salt as Lakshmi.
Sufis as rebels and the syncretic tradition of medieval India
Sufis propagated a liberal form of Islam that did not coerce people into conversions. Even in times of hatred, they spoken the language of love.
Assessing socio-economic and political approach of Indira Gandhi
The 20 point program, Emergency, Bangladesh LIberation War, Garibi Hatao are some of the events Indira Gandhi is remembered for.
Saree: A timeless fabric for all occasions
Saree has often enjoyed the undisputed laurel of being associated with elegance and beauty. The journey of saree has indeed been a long one, traversing past generations and narrating the tale of human passion.
Indira Gandhi and the Birth of Bangladesh
Indira Gandhi’s decisive support to the liberation of Bangladesh has been a much-discussed topic in Bangladesh.
Nehru: A central figure in Indian politics
It was an ambitious plan which gave an opportunity to Nehru to give advice to decolonize the government in the region especially in Burma (Myanmar) and Ceylon (Sri Lanka).
The national language conundrum
Article 343 of the Indian Constitution diluted all these expectations giving Hindi and English the status of twin official languages at the Union level
Indian freedom movement: An overview
The Quit India Movement was the final attempt for the country’s freedom. It aroused the feeling of bravery, enthusiasm, and great sacrifices.
A love letter – ‘The Last Mughal’ by Dalrymple
Mughal Delhi was like a lost gem. It was destined to create an impact on him that was more profound than on most teenagers
The Hindutva Right and its disdain for secularism
When it comes to the matter of secularism, the BJP and RSS have been very dismissive about its importance in the Indian scenario.
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