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Hidden Histories: A rare memory of the struggle for freedom in a Himalayan kingdom
While large parts of modern India’s contribution to the sub-continent’s struggle for freedom find place in historical accounts, the author tracks this unreported hidden struggle against colonial yoke in the Himalayan kingdom of Tehri
“It’s not Aurangzeb’s grave, but a plot to uproot Shivaji Maharaj’s valour!”
Muslims in Maharashtra, even during Shivaji Maharaj’s time, have stayed loyal to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and even today they still have faith in this land; the current controversy is only to re-establish Brahmical hegemony and take away from Shivaji’s unique valour
A socialist world is possible: 2025 Marx Oration
On the occasion of the 142nd death anniversary of Karl Marx, as has happened each year since March 17,1883 when Frederick Engels had delivered his historic speech at the graveside of his closest comrade and friend at the Highgate Cemetery in London, Ashok Dhawale, CPI (M) Polit Bureau and AIKS National President, along with others delivered a Marx Oration. We reproduce the text below
Hindutva, Caste, and Nationhood: A Critical Review of Madhok’s book Indianisation
February 25, seven days ago, marks the birth anniversary...
Bodh Gaya: Why the Mahabodhi Temple must be handed over to Buddhists
When all progressive political thought have acknowledged Bodh Gaya’s identity as a Buddhist shrine, what stops political parties from ensuring that this demand becomes a reality?
The Story of Shivaji’s Coronation
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First published on December 15, 2015The Coronation …“By the...
Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva: Book Review
The substantial work is a studied reference from a multitude of sources in the Marathi language as well as a study on the surveillance by colonial powers
Gandhi, the Flame Eternal
“Unfortunately, we, who learn in colleges, forget that India...
Can RSS co-opt Subhas Chandra Bose, a staunch secular-socialist and a fond admirer of Tipu Sultan?
January 23, the birthdate of the socialist-secular fighter Netaji...
Debunking “Popular Myths” through a study of Bose
A close study of Bose, Patel and Nehru, through their own writings and contemporary works reveals that all three enjoyed a deep affection and healthy respect for each other, even if they deferred in the means to the goal, India’s freedom. On Bose’s 128th birth anniversary that falls on January 23, 2025, this is a good historic recall
Fatima Sheikh: Politics of Historical Erasure, Exclusion
The ongoing attempt to erase India’s first Muslim woman teacher from mainstream history is part of a broader project to sanitise history, neutralise dissent, and normalise inequalities.
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