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War and Sexual Violence – the 1971 War and an Act of Genocide
War and Sexual Violence - the 1971 War and an Act of Genocide By Stories of Bengali Hindus Sexual violence during wars and conquests is often a footnote in history books. It is treated merely as a curiosity - an inevitable part of warfare, that affected populations,...
Busting the Myths of India’s new Farmers Bill
By Amritha Ramaswamy Fun Fact: Agriculture is the prime source for about 58% of India’s population. Gross Value Added (GVA) by agriculture, forestry, and fishing was estimated at Rs 19.48 lakh crore (US$ 276.37 billion) in FY20 (PE). Growth in GVA in agriculture and...
Dowry: Tradition or Culture?
For centuries, the patriarchal structures in South Asia have enforced a misogynistic and exploitative 'dowry system'. This system is prevalent among all religious groups in South Asia, and until the present day, this practice occurred in the transfer of gifts or money...
Let’s Learn About Mahaperiyava
By Amrita Ramaswamy apara karuna sindhum jnadam shantharupinam shrI candrashekhara gurum pranamami mudannvaham Meaning: I am meditating day and night on Guru Chandra shekara, Who is the limitless ocean of peace, one who grants wisdom and has a peaceful form. Jagadguru...
The Other Kashmir- Guidelines on Literary Beauty from Kashmir to the Rest of India
The Other Kashmir- Guidelines on Literary Beauty from Kashmir to the Rest of India A simple google search would verify the fact that the conversations on Kashmir are laden with feud and factionalism, murders and mayhem, and terrorism and tumult. So much so that one is...
Pakistani Army Killed Palestinian
“My conscience will never allow me to accept Israel, which is responsible for so many atrocities against the Palestinian people", states the Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan in an interview. His statement comes as a response to the UAE entering into the Abraham...
What does International Law say about Kashmir?
What Does International Law Say About Kashmir? *** Present-day Kashmir, once home to flourishing Dharmic communities and thought, is now three separate territories – Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, China controlled Kashmir, which China obtained through a boundary...
Atrocities by the Army: An objective view
Citizens depend on their country to provide them protection from dangerous outside forces. A gargantuan task, managed through the government’s military. To tackle such a task, armies are given a position of power, and therefore must display trust and responsibility....
Dharmic Management of Temples
Credit: Swarajya Magazine Most non-Hindus and even many Hindus have a limited understanding of Hindu temples and their role in society. Hindu temples are not just 'houses of worship’ as they are known in Abrahamic religions. They are in their basic element embodiment...
WHO WE ARE
South Asian Heritage Forum (SAHF) was founded in 2020 with a focus on the study of the history, culture, society and politics of South Asian countries. It aims to provide a comprehensive view of the subcontinent and highlight aspects occasionally overlooked in the academic study of and media discourse on the region. SAHF will host authors and intellectuals to promote understanding, exchange of ideas and experiences between academia, policy makers, media and citizens.