As usual, the UK Economist peddles once again in its columns a perversely colonialist perspective on Indian History. Will some learned Indian historian please impart to these washed up editors of this fossilised imperialistic relic of British journalism, fresh lessons in understanding the nuances of Indian History and Culture? The Economist suggests that there areContinue reading “The colonial mindset of the Editors of UK’s ‘The Economist’ needs fresh lessons in Indian History”
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The Decline and Fall of the “ubaya-vedaantin-s”: Part-27
In 1732 CE, the Persian marauder, Nadir Shah, invaded the Mughal capital of Delhi and carried out sheer unspeakably barbarian-scale mayhem, slaughter, loot and plunder for 57 days! The historian William Dalrymple writes (in his book, “The Anarchy”) that at the end of his expedition, the value of the loot that Nadir Shah took backContinue reading “The Decline and Fall of the “ubaya-vedaantin-s”: Part-27″
The Decline and Fall of the “ubaya-vedaantins”: Part 22
From a broad survey of the history of South India between the 15th and 17th century CE, it is easy to learn and conclude that the glory of scores and scores of Hindu temples (both Saivite and Vaishnavite) reached its pinnacle during the same period and it was thanks largely to the power of theContinue reading “The Decline and Fall of the “ubaya-vedaantins”: Part 22″
Boris is an “English shopkeeper” … but Modi is no Emperor Shah Jahan, is he?
These are words of syrupy ingratiation …. Not true or heartfelt words of praise … Boris is simply angling for good terms for a new long term Trade Deal with India … which is currently work-in-progress and under tortuous negotiations between the Governments. Do not ever forget, O my Indian brethren, that the East IndiaContinue reading “Boris is an “English shopkeeper” … but Modi is no Emperor Shah Jahan, is he?”
The boring Professor,Dr. AMARTYA SEN
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jun/29/british-empire-india-amartya-sen?utm_term=6c664819b930703f3b8ce66b72ddfa1f&utm_campaign=TheLongRead&utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&CMP=longread_email Amartya Sen writes the above article in THE GUARDIAN, UK seeking mainly to ask the question and set off a debate on it: “what would India have been, and eventually become too, if the British had not occupied and ruled the country for 200+ years.” Much of his article instead of actually suggesting interestingContinue reading “The boring Professor,Dr. AMARTYA SEN”