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Who was Shivaji?

Eleven years after his murder, Comrade Govind Pansare's book continues to rile up the right wing.

O GANESHA! – Part 2

Communalism Combat published this two part cover story on...

O GANESHA! – Part 1

Communalism Combat published this two part cover story on...

What’s in a Name: Why re-naming of Feroze Shah Kotla Stadium furthers an Agenda

The iconic Feroze Shah Kotla Stadium, host to many...

Who is Sant Ravidas and why are his devotees agitating? Pardeep Attri provides background

On August 10th, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), on...

Kashmir Blackout: In Conversation with Anuradha Bhasin

After the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A of...

History, Mythology and India’s Syncretic Past

Writer and academic Madhavi Menon, in the first part...

The unsual story of the Friends Vohra Cricket Team

It was another time in this great land when...

Seeing History the Right Side Up

Excerpts from Early IndiansThe following are excerpts from the Epilogue to...

Remembering Ustad Bismillah Khan on his death anniversary

Today is the 13th death anniversary of Ustad Bismillah...

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