Wordcraft and Statecraft

This blog reviews books, politics and international events from a distinct perspective. Book reviews will be interesting to everyone with a lively interest in the world around. I am a trained Historian with a PhD in Medieval History from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

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Wordcraft and Statecraft: Pondicherry, P0ndicherry, India; I am a Historian, Blogger and an Animal Rights Activist. I studied in Delhi University from where I took my BA (Hons), MA and M Phil degress in History. I took my Ph D in History from the UNiversity of Hawaii, Manoa in 1987 and am now the Professor of History in a Central University in South India. I have specialized in Vijayanagara History, Medieval History, Global History and Historiography and have taught these for over thirty years. I also run the HRDC of the UNiversity in addition to being Dean.

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Wordcraft and Statecraft

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The Chennai Floods, Water Management and the wisdom of the Madras Presidency Administrators: The Buckingham Canal

Donald Trump and his Muslim exclusion comment: Why this fuss?

Killing of the Old and the Aged in Tamil Nadu: Talaikuthal, a savage tradition

Harbans Mukia and his Critique of Indian Historiography

The Supreme Court of India and the Judgement on NJAC

Dadri Killing and the Liberal Reaction

Mecca As an International City: Time to ask for "Vatican" status