Ayodhya
Nepal’s Ramayanas
The study of myths and histories in Southasia needs to transcend modern political boundaries.
Amish Raj Mulmi | Aug 10, 2020
The Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid imbroglio
Dispute, legal journey and the Supreme Court judgement.
Rakesh Shukla | Nov 25, 2019
Believers’ Dilemma – II
Never before has the RSS been more confident of its role in shaping India’s future. (This is part two of a two-part essay)
Abhishek Choudhary | Jun 03, 2016
Modernity’s magnetism and the rage of rejects
A review of Pankaj Mishra's 'Temptations of the West: How to be modern in India, Pakistan, Tibet and beyond'.
C K Lal | Nov 24, 2006
Ayodhya’s anniversary: Donations for barbarism
A US-based scholar concludes that overseas Hindutva is using pretence to raise the cash that funds mayhem at home.
Vijay Prashad | Dec 01, 2002
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