Negotiating evidence: History, Archaeology and the Indus civilisation

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An attention is drawn to the contingency of archaeological evidence, through a historiographical sketch of the early archaeological work on the Indus Civilisation, which is being increasingly appropriated to contextualise a sub-continental ethos for Indian history and expose the 'racist' and 'elitist' histories. It is also highlighted that the archaeological representations need to be cautiously used as an instrument of rationalization in the creation of histories.

Analysis, History, Indian history, Indus civilization, Indus Valley civilization

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Toward Pokhran II: Explaining India's nuclearisation process

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A brief discussion on India's acquisition of nuclear weapons with reference to security concerns, prestige, technological imperatives, and domestic politics is presented. Even though various factors influenced India's pursuit of a nuclear development programme, ultimately it was concern for national security that played the critical role in turning it to a military oriental project.

Contracts & orders received, Other Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing, Nuclear Ordnance & Equip, Contracts & orders let, Guided Missiles, Space Vehicles, Parts, Contracts, Military aspects, Defense industry, Contract agreement, Nuclear weapons, Defence industry

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Urban riots and cricket in South Asia: A postscript to 'Leveling Crowds'

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A postscript to amplify and enrich investigation of the dynamics of ethnonationalist conflicts in South Asia is discussed. It is observed that long term frequency of conflicts in India between Hindus and Muslims is not matched in any other part of South Asia between any two ethnic groups.

Public affairs, Competitions, Religious aspects, Riots, Cricket, Cricket (Sport), Hindu-Muslim relations

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