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Badri Narayan

    A professor of social history and cultural anthropology, his work is marked by a profound engagement with folklore, history, and cultural expressions. His poetry, celebrated for its urgency and form, delves into themes of identity and societal transformation. He applies his extensive academic expertise to analyze politics and social movements, particularly within the context of North India. His writings are characterized by an interdisciplinary approach, blending literary creation with anthropological research.

    Jataka Tales
    Culture and Emotional Economy of Migration
    Republic of Hindutva
    • Republic of Hindutva

      How the Sangh Is Reshaping Indian Democracy

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
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      The book explores the transformation of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) into a more technologically adept and socially inclusive organization, which has successfully engaged marginalized communities like Dalits and tribals. It highlights how the RSS's strategies of social work and appropriation of identity contribute to the political success of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India. Through extensive field research in Uttar Pradesh, the author reveals the complex dynamics of Hindutva and its impact on Indian democracy, challenging conventional perceptions of caste in electoral politics.

      Republic of Hindutva
    • Exploring the impact of migration on popular culture, this book examines the identity-making processes of nearly 200 million Indians globally, spanning from colonial eras to the present. It delves into how cultural formations evolve in both homelands and destinations, highlighting the dynamic interplay between migration and cultural identity.

      Culture and Emotional Economy of Migration