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Alampur: Exploring the Educational Heritage Beyond theArchitectural Splendour
In her third and final piece as part of a series on Alampur in Telangana, India, CIKS fellow Dasi Yoga Rakshitha explores the educational...
May 13, 2025


Understanding life, beliefs and stories of the Rathwas through 'Gayana'– the Song of Creation
CIKS fellow and researcher Nidhi explores the culture of the Rathwa tribe residing in eastern-central Gujarat- focussing on their art, culture, traditions, festivals, beliefs and values in this long essay rich with insights from months of the author's fieldwork. This piece explores the Gayana tradition of the tribe.
May 4, 2025


Panini’s Linguistic Metaverse: Was Panini a Programmer?
Part two of a three-part blog on Panini's Ashtadhyayi and computational linguistics by CIKS fellow, and academic Shagun Sinha, for the modern reader.
May 3, 2025


The Alampur Museum: A Journey Through Time and Heritage
CIKS fellow Dasi Yoga Rakshitha explores the history of the Alampur Museum, sharing a brief history and snapshots of the rich architectual heritage which lies within this complex. Read the second blog in her series on the temple town.
May 3, 2025
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[New Podcast] Tune in to hear CIKS Director Dr. Mala Kapadia on a podcast for The Wellbeing Project
Tune in to hear CIKS Director Dr. Mala Kapadia on a podcast for The Wellbeing Project.
Mar 14, 2025


Deep Diving into Alampur: Exploring a Treasure Trove of Cultural Heritage along the Tungabhadra
CIKS fellow Dasi Yoga Rakshitha explores the history of Alampur, and the rich temples which the town is endowed with.
Jan 30, 2025


Exploring and Documenting the Art, Culture and Festivals of the Rathwa tribe of Eastern-Central Gujarat
Read Nidhi's essay on the art, rituals, festivals and traditions of the Rathwa tribes in this essay rich with insights from fieldwork.
Jan 28, 2025


From the School to the Screen: How Media is Shaping GenAlpha and What we Can do About It
CIKS fellow and game creator Dhruv Mahajan shares his musings on digital environments, immersive tech and the new reality it is birthing.
Dec 29, 2024


Venturing into the Rich History of India's Oral Storytelling and Knowledge Traditions
CIKS Fellow and Researcher Nidhi Shendurnikar reflects on the rich oral cultures of India, central to how knowledge was passed on in India.
Nov 9, 2024
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