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Arunachal’s Decisive Move: 15 Unauthorised Mosque Sites Sealed to Protect Indigenous Land
On 6 June 2026, the Itanagar Capital Region administration sealed 15 unauthorised mosque sites in Arunachal Pradesh, framing the action as a rule-of-law measure aligned with indigenous land safeguards. This analysis explains how Articles 25–28 protect religious freedom while allowing the State to regulate land, safety, and planning for all places of worship. It situates…
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Maori Haka at Medaram Jathara, Telangana: A Powerful Salute to Indigenous Unity
A historic cultural exchange unfolded at Medaram Jathara (Sammakka Saralamma Jathara) in Telangana as New Zealand’s Maori community joined India’s largest Hindu tribal gathering. The Maori Haka honored local traditions and embodied mutual respect, indigenous solidarity, and interfaith harmony. The encounter showcased how Hindu festivals serve as inclusive platforms for dialogue across dharmic traditions and…
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Swadeshi on Wheels: Remembering Bepin Behari Das and India’s First Indigenous Car
Set in the ferment of early twentieth-century India, this analysis revisits Bepin Behari Das—often remembered as a “forgotten Vishwakarma”—and the claim associated with India’s first indigenous motor car. It situates the project within the Swadeshi Movement, framing the car as a symbol of industrial independence and cultural confidence. The discussion underscores limited archival evidence and…
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Aryan Invasion Theory (AIT), Indo-Aryan Migration Theory (IAMT) and the Indigenous Aryan Theory (IAT): What we know so far
The origins of the Indo-European languages, which include many of the world’s major language families, have been the subject of much debate and speculation among scholars for over a century. Three theories have emerged to explain the origins of the Indo-European languages in the context of India: the Aryan Invasion Theory, the Indo-Aryan Migration Theory,…