Suleiman Charitra: The 15th-Century Sanskrit Biblical Text
byThe Suleiman Charitra is a Sanskrit retelling of a Biblical tale by a Hindu poet for his Muslim Patron.
Books & Films
Sculpting The Elephant: A Review
bySylvia Vetta’s book tells a fascinating love story that transcends the boundaries of race & religion.
Why Emotional Intelligence Is More Important Than IQ
byDaniel Goleman’s book Emotional Intelligence is fascinating. Please don’t read it on a busy bus.
The Zafarnama: When Aurangzeb Broke The Oath Sworn Upon The Qur’an
byThe Zafarnama, a letter sent by Guru Gobind Singh, rebukes Aurangzeb for breaking the oath sworn upon the Qur’an.
Censoring Cinema In India: A Brief History
byThe history of film censorship in India — both official and unofficial— denotes a sense of casual arbitrariness.
The Fable Of The Vessantara Jataka
byThe story of Prince Vessantara -Buddha’s incarnation- is etched in popular culture; it advocates the values he espoused.
The Tale of The Tutinama
byTutinama, a Persian text originated from the Sanskrit work Śukasaptati. It reflects a syncretic literary tradition.
Decadence & Downfall: The Shah Of Iran’s Ultimate Party
byHassan Amini’s film, woven with intricate details about the Shah of Iran’s party, is absorbing and compelling.
A Feminist, Marxist Reinterpretation Of The Ramayana
byRanganayakamma’s book, ‘Ramayana: The Poisonous Tree,’ interprets Ramarajya as a casteist, feudal & patriarchal society.
Mahāvyutpatti: The Sanskrit-Chinese-Tibetan Dictionary
byMahāvyutpatti, the Sanskrit-Chinese-Tibetan dictionary, helped the spread of Buddhism & Ayurveda in China.
No Spin: The Tale Of The Sultan Of Spin
by‘No Spin,’ an autobiographical account by the Sultan of Spin, Shane Warne, is sure to bowl you over.
Ananga Ranga: The Hindu Art Of Love
byAnanga Ranga, an ancient Indian treatise on sex, justifies pedophilia. But it upholds monogamy as a virtue.
The Eternal Malgudi Days
byMalgudi Days, etched in the hearts and minds of people is eternal. But it can really mess with your heartstrings.
The Baburnama
byWas Babur a religious bigot? What does his autobiography, the Baburnama, reveal about him?
How A Portuguese Jewish Jesuit Produced The First Printed Tamil Book
byHenri Henriques, a Portuguese priest, produced the first Tamil Printed book with Pero Luis, a Tamil Brahmin Jesuit.