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THE GEOSTRATA
Jan 174 min read
Sam, Dana, Dand, Bhed: Theories of Conflict Resolution
"एकं हन्यान्न वा हन्यादिषुः क्षिप्तो धनुष्मता। प्राज्ञेन तु मतिः क्षिप्ता हन्याद्गर्भगतानपि॥" The arrow shot by an archer may or may not...

THE GEOSTRATA
Jan 156 min read
The Geo Interview with DHC Caroline Rowett
On September 6, 2024, the Geostrata had the privilege of interviewing Ms Caroline Rowett, the British Deputy High Commissioner,...

THE GEOSTRATA
Jan 135 min read
The Taiping Movement: Rebellion, Revolution, and the Struggle for Historical Identity
The Taiping Movement, which occurred between 1850 and 1864 in China , has been analysed through various historical perspectives. It has...

THE GEOSTRATA
Jan 24 min read
The Portrait of an Artist - Amrita Shergill Retold
Introducing life and hues to the Indian landscape of art in the 1930's, was a woman who simply existed in the quintessence of her being....

THE GEOSTRATA
Jan 13 min read
Around the world in 101 Essays with Shashi Tharoor - A Book Review
“Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.” ~ Rumi Illustration by The Geostrata A prominent...

THE GEOSTRATA
Dec 30, 20243 min read
Revival of Ancient Ties: India's Relations with the Southeast Asia
India has long cultural relations with Southeast Asia, mostly enabled by marine trading routes. By encouraging robust commerce and...

THE GEOSTRATA
Dec 28, 20245 min read
The Soul of Sound: Uncovering AR Rahman’s Legacy
A.R. Rahman - not only is this just a name in the music industry, but it is rather a phenomenon responsible for completely revamping and...

THE GEOSTRATA
Dec 27, 20245 min read
The Bollywood Effect - India’s Soft Hold on the Globe
“Film is one of the three universal languages, the other two are mathematics and music” - Frank Capra Illustration by The Geostrata India...

THE GEOSTRATA
Dec 24, 20248 min read
Transcontinental Trade and the Arab World
The transcontinental trade consisting of Europe, Asia, and East and North Africa has shaped the global economy and civilisational...

THE GEOSTRATA
Dec 23, 20245 min read
How China Sees India and the World - A Book Review
“Two great civilisations with rich cultures and long histories. Overland and maritime trade. The flow of muslin, silk, pepper, gems,...

THE GEOSTRATA
Dec 11, 20244 min read
Bharatiya Samskrtika Cetana - Tale of Disappearance
“If consciousness is what emerges when information inside an individual is processed in increasingly complex ways, then civilization is...

THE GEOSTRATA
Dec 4, 20245 min read
Charvak Philosophy - The Roots of Bharatiya Secularism
Many debates and questions about secularism, and what it means in the Indic context, have been raised by scholars, politicians,...

THE GEOSTRATA
Nov 23, 20245 min read
Words of Empire - Language & Diplomacy in Indian History
One of the most troubling questions from the pre-independence era is whether or not all Indians need to speak the same language. Language...

THE GEOSTRATA
Nov 1, 20244 min read
Forging an Empire: Qing Dynasty and its Emergence in China
The Qing dynasty's rise to power in Chinese history marked its presence as the last dynasty in the 3000-year chain of dynasties,...

THE GEOSTRATA
Oct 27, 20246 min read
The Role of Literature in Preserving Tribal Identity in India
Diversity and the existence of distinct societies are an essential part of the being of Indian civilisation. The tribes of India are an...

THE GEOSTRATA
Oct 19, 20244 min read
Strategic Conundrums : Reshaping India's Foreign Policy - A Book Review
How would India tackle the strategic conundrums that are looming large? How should India shape its foreign policy decisions in a...

THE GEOSTRATA
Oct 9, 20246 min read
Indian Art Through Ages - Challenging Norms from Chola, to Colonial, and Beyond
Indian artwork has always stood out expressing different emotions and showcasing the wide range of traditions, be it intricately detailed...

THE GEOSTRATA
Sep 24, 20246 min read
Fall of the West - Inevitability or Delusion?
The era of "West" dominance with immense global power and influence is fading, underscoring our modern world's shifting dynamics.

THE GEOSTRATA
Sep 19, 20244 min read
After Tiananmen : Rise of China by Vijay Gokhale - A Book Review
What's common between Qing Emperor Yongzheng (1722-35) and President Jiang-Hu (1990-2010)? Their reigns were bookended by two great...


THE GEOSTRATA
Jun 28, 20243 min read
India at Met Gala - Celebrating Culture and Craftsmanship
Alia Bhatt, Sabysachi, Mona Patel, and Sudha Reddy, the attendees of the Met Gala 2024, one common thing between them, all of them being...
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