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Behavioral ScienceJanuary 1, 20269 min read

Sanskritization on Screen

Explore how Indian films often reframe Adivasi and Dalit-Bahujan cultures as Hindu traditions, a process termed "Sanskritization." This erases real histories and promotes an upper-caste friendly national fantasy.

adivasicastecultural appropriationdalit

Political ScienceJanuary 1, 202611 min read

When Pride Turns Toxic

Explore the dual nature of linguistic pride in India, from a force for progress to a source of hostility. When does subnationalism cross into chauvinism?

chauvinismdravidian movementidentityindia