In the age of Donald Trump, virtually every day has become a vivid reminder of how tribalistic American society has become

The history of populism shows that such movements often attack conventional wisdom on liberal and conservative norms of governance

The Hindus are no longer considered religious minorities in the US, but holders of majoritarian privilege

For Indology to overcome its past prejudices, it must open itself to the perspectives of genuine Hindu belief

The late Marxist historian DD Kosambi continues to wield tremendous influence on the study of Hinduism. But his disciples have disallowed any rational critique of the man and have zealously ignored the religion’s diversity

India’s political and cultural life is still subservient to borrowed ideas