Anthropology
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Beyond Nilakanta Sastri: Revisiting Dravidian and Aryan Narratives
Why ‘The Hindu’ newspaper has chosen to revisit Prof. Nilakanta Sastri’s 1964 lecture at this time, especially when more recent…
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At The Tomb of Syed Mehar Shah Ghazi in Shikarpur Sindh
Shikarpur is home to several historical tombs, found not only within the city but also in various villages and towns…
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Shikarpur Sindh’s Sant Satram Dham
Sant Satarm Dham, adjacent to Chabutra Chowk in Shikarpur, is a newly built Hindu religious sanctuary Formerly known as Mata…
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Temples and Darbars of Madeji Town of Sindh
The temples and darbars of Madeji hold significant religious importance for the community. They reflect the cultural heritage within the…
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Discarding Old Theories on the Path to Finding the First Humans outside Africa
A paradigm shift has occurred in our understanding of when the first humans settled in Western Eurasia Deborah Barsky When…
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Jigsaw Puzzle Havelis Are Still The Pride Of Bikaner
The city of thousand havelis is testament to the architectural vision and craftsmanship of the kings of Bikaner and the…
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The Historic Pooj Udasin Samadha Ashram of Shikarpur Sindh
The most noticeable thing to observe while entering the reception of the Ashram is the carved Jhulelal on the wooden…
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History and Importance of Propaganda Posters
The use of posters as propaganda can be traced back to early printed materials, but it gained prominence in the…
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An Ancient Recipe for Social Success
Collective action and localized economic production are a recipe for sustainability and broader well-being. The Mesoamerican city of Monte Albán…
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The Privatization of Law, Religion and Culture
Today’s state has turned over profit-seeking activity to the private sector. It runs its operations at a loss, and finances…
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