The five upcoming State elections are widely seen as key to setting the broader narrative for the general election next year.

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20-10-202333 STORIES

Sanatana Dharma’s historical roots reveal a complex journey

A pivotal force in the construction of Hinduism, Sanatana Dharma was shaped by colonialism, reform movements, and socio-religious ideologies.

Can the INDIA coalition revive social justice politics to counter Hindutva?

It can transcend “social engineering” by substantively engaging marginalised social groups in economic and political processes.

Harish S. Wankhede

The bells of Sarthebari

The death knell might be sounding for Assam’s bell metal industry, which urgently needs a helping hand to ring new life into it.

How ‘reaction videos’ shed light on society’s collective consciousness

These cinematic spectacles are shaping our public sphere and redefining the essence of citizenship.

Exhibition at Metropolitan Museum of Art showcases the impact of Buddhist art on southern India

Tree & Serpent, an ongoing exhibition at the New York museum, tells the story of how Buddhist art transformed the early landscape of South India.

Shreevatsa Nevatia

In Telangana, it’s advantage BRS

K. Chandrashekar Rao’s Bharat Rashtra Samithi has Telangana in its firm grip, while the Congress and BJP scramble to keep up.

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