Author - Prashant Barthwal

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Is there any Indian way of Methodology?

Prashant Barthwal

October 5, 2024

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9 minutes

Indian methodological approaches should be regarded as contributions to a global conversation about knowledge production and methodology and not as hermetically sealed or exclusively Indian frameworks.

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Imperative to learn the significance of the non-translatable nature of Sanskrit

Prashant Barthwal

September 5, 2024

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8 minutes

Sanskrit has unique traits that make rendering its terms into Western languages like English difficult.

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Bell the Cat: Arundhati Roy’s Detention & Upholding Democratic Values in India

Prashant Barthwal

July 9, 2024

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12 minutes

The charges against her, while subject to legal scrutiny and debate, are grounded in laws upheld by the Indian judiciary.

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The ‘Invisible Hand’ of Foreign Interference in General elections: Examining its Impact on Indian Democracy and National Progress

Prashant Barthwal

June 17, 2024

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9 minutes

The resilience of India's democracy and its ability to navigate the complex geopolitical landscape will determine the nation’s capacity to realise its full potential as a global economic and strategic powerhouse.

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The Transition from Christianisation of India to Indianisation of Christianity in Colonial India

Prashant Barthwal

March 25, 2024

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14 minutes

Christianity transitioned from being an alien imposition of colonial rule and indoctrination to seeking harmony with the perennial truths and devotional forms intrinsic to India's civilisational identity.

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Revitalizing Ancient Bharat’s Temple Economy with Sri Ram Mandir

Prashant Barthwal

March 5, 2024

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The construction of the Sri Ram Mandir presents an unparalleled opportunity to breathe new life into Ancient Bharat's temple economy.

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Orientalism as an Intellectual Armature of Colonialism and a Textual Fetish for Indian Historiography

Prashant Barthwal

January 25, 2024

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5 minutes

The impact of Orientalism on Indian historiography endures as a challenge for scholars seeking to decolonise the narrative and present a more authentic, inclusive, and nuanced understanding of India's rich and diverse history.

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Reconstructing Narratives: The Imperative to Revise Historiography Before (Re)writing History

Prashant Barthwal

October 31, 2023

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6 minutes

To rewrite history accurately, historians must first identify and challenge these biases within historiography itself.

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Conservative Nationalism and its Nexus with Democratic Values in India

Prashant Barthwal

August 2, 2023

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8 minutes

In India, conservative nationalism and democratic values are intrinsically linked, creating a complex and dynamic political landscape.

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The Imperative Need for a Uniform Civil Code

Prashant Barthwal

July 14, 2023

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8 minutes

The Uniform Civil Code applies civil law to different religions and regions to unify the legal system.