In the Footsteps of Hind Swaraj. The Oeuvre of the Historian and Political Thinker Dharampal – 2
In an attempt to comprehend the immediate causes for the disoriented functioning of Indian state and society, Dharampal began examining the proceedings of the Indian Constituent Assembly (1946-1949). This investigation was published as a cogent monograph in 1962.
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In the Footsteps of Hind Swaraj. The Oeuvre of the Historian and Political Thinker Dharampal – 1
As a provocative Gandhian thinker with a creative and imaginative intellect, Shri Dharampal (19th February 1922 – 24th October 2006) engaged in extensive archival research in British and Indian archives which revolutionised our understanding of the cultural, scientific and technological achievements of India at the eve of the British conquest.
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Who Was M.C.Rajah?
We recognise Dr. Ambedkar as the towering Dalit leader. But few of us have heard about an equally important Dalit leader called M.C.Rajah. Read this insightful article to know about this great leader.
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A Forgotten Pact
The Poona Pact is well known because of its association with the likes of Gandhiji and Dr. Ambedkar. But few of us know that there was a “Rajah–Moonje” pact prior to the Poona Pact. Read this fascinating piece to know more.
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A Historian’s Prophecy
Read this interesting prophecy of Historian Vincent Smith who believed that "Caste and Hinduism are integral, not separate, and it is impossible to destroy the caste system as long as Hindus want to remain Hindus. If caste has been alive for more than three thousand years, it is because it is beneficial to Hindus and has become a part of their nature."
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Of ‘Idols’ and ‘Subalterns’: Western Narratives of India and Essentializing Tropes
In yet another analytical piece, Saumya Dey deconstructs the meaning of narrative, a term that that we use often but understand little.
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When an Indian Met the ‘Intimate Enemy’: Nirad Chandra Chaudhuri’s Life and Work – 2
Should one place Nirad.C. Chaudhuri in the "Bengal renaissance" of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century? Read the second part of this wonderful series on one of India's most popular writers of the modern era.
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When an Indian Met the ‘Intimate Enemy’: Nirad Chandra Chaudhuri’s Life and Work – 1
Read this brilliant analysis of the well known Indian writer Nirad.C.Chaudhuri who was equally admired and disliked by many of his contemporaries.
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Indra – The Supreme Deity of Rig Veda
In this article, Rekha Rao explains why Indra is regarded as the supreme deity in the Rigveda. Read this fascinating story of one of the most celebrated gods in the Hindu pantheon.
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THE DHARAMPAL CLASSICS
The Centre for Policy Studies had published a reprint of Dharampal's major works. Read this wonderful introduction to this new edition.
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