Category: Indian Culture, Arts and Music

On Puritanism, Sex Addicts and Temples

Just finished reading Oh, But You Do Get It Wrong! by Aditi Banerjee …a commendable analysis of Wendy Donger’s prejudices and liberties with truth. I’m reproducing excerpts below. The full article is also available...

Simple Sanskrit and Great Ideas

Thanks to Sanjay for pointing me in the direction of this wonderful website. Practical Sanskrit: Simple Sanskrit, Great Ideas It is an effort by fellow-blogger Shashi Joshi. Well done, Shashi…and thank you on behalf...

Notes from India

Back from a hurried and intense 5-day visit to Pune and Bengaluru. I am getting more involved in some exciting initiative(s) at Pune and foresee more frequent visits to the city…Updates in due course....

Need Help: Question on Indian Art

Dear Friends, last week Owen, a young student (in Edinburgh, UK) came across my blog and sent me the email below. *** Email Extracts (emphasis mine) *** I am a second year art student...