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History & Ideas · 3 min read
The iron pillar in Delhi’s Qutb complex often appears in articles with a claim that it has remained completely rust-free for sixteen centuries. A more careful question is why…
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Ayurveda is a traditional Indian system of medicine with a substantial literary and practical history. Discussions often begin with vata, pitta and kapha, the three doshas. These concepts should…
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The Surya Siddhanta belongs to the history of Indian mathematical astronomy. It discusses celestial calculation through a technical framework that deserves to be studied on its own terms. Claims…
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The Sushruta Samhita is an important work in the history of Indian medicine. It is often introduced through striking accounts of surgery, but a serious appreciation should extend beyond…
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