Why Roy Moore and the California textbook battle highlight democracy’s demons
In the age of Donald Trump, virtually every day has become a vivid reminder of how tribalistic American society has become
20 November 2017
Reclaiming Liberalism from the Wilderness
The history of populism shows that such movements often attack conventional wisdom on liberal and conservative norms of governance
13 June 2017
The Alt.Left, South Asianism, and the Scaling of Brownness
The Hindus are no longer considered religious minorities in the US, but holders of majoritarian privilege
06 May 2017
Hindu Belief: Legacy versus Destiny
For Indology to overcome its past prejudices, it must open itself to the perspectives of genuine Hindu belief
03 September 2015
Saving History from Historians
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
23 July 2015
Of Colonial Minds and Other Demons
India’s political and cultural life is still subservient to borrowed ideas
14 August 2014
Authors
Pratap Bhanu Mehta is one of India’s most influential columnists and public intellectuals
Brahma Chellaney is a geostrategist and the author of two award-winning books on water: Water, Peace, and War and Water: Asia’s New Battleground
MJ Akbar is the author of several books, including Doolally Sahib and the Black Zamindar: Racism and Revenge in the British Raj
Ram Madhav is a member of the National Executive of RSS and Member, Board of Governors, India Foundation
Makarand R Paranjape is professor of English at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Views are personal.
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