NL Hafta Extra– Episode 37
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ContributeIn this special segment, Akshaya Mukul, journalist with The Times of India and author of the book Gita Press and The Making of Hindu India joins the Newslaundry team to discuss the etymological history of “Hindutva”. Also, how similar are Hinduism and Hindutva? Mukul shares some insights on why the cow and women are integral to the idea of Hindutva. Additionally: the role of the Gita Press in propagating Hindutva.
For reference:
- Supreme Court’s seven-judge bench to revisit Hindutva judgement
- Etymological history of “Hindutva” through Google tool.
- Hindutva is different from Hinduism.
- Bombay High Court judgement on NSE vs Moneylife.
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