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New Books in Indian Religions

Marshall Poe
Hinduism
Buddhism
Hindu Nationalism
Christianity
Tina Turner
Shakti
Philosophy Of Religion
Bharatanatyam
Bhagavad Gita
Vaiṣṇava Concepts Of God
Goddess Worship
Bengal
1948 Police Action
Cultural Identity
Devadasis
Panentheism
Religious Syncretism
Black Baptist Christianity
Women In Religion
Ethno-Nationalism

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Religion, Spirituality and Public Health: Competing and Complementary Epistemes (British Academy, 2025) focuses on exploring the role of different 'ways of knowing' or arriving at truth, i.e. epistemes, particularly those found in religious and alte... more

Bangladesh in Anglophone and Vernacular Literature: Cultural Imaginings of a Postcolonial Nation (Routledge, 2025) illuminates individual and collective imaginings of postcolonial Bangladesh. It explores the emergence of Bangladesh as a nation from a... more

Introducing a new conference to showcase the breadth and vitality of Canadian research on premodern India. We discuss the vision behind the conference and what to expect from this inaugural gathering at the University of Alberta on May 4–5, 2026.

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In The Goddess in the Mirror: An Anthropology of Beauty (Duke UP, 2025), Tulasi Srinivas offers a pathbreaking ethnography of contemporary Indian beauty parlors in Bangalore. Exploring the gendered world of beauty in the intimate spaces of the salon... more

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Recent Guests

Asif Iqbal
Author of Bangladesh Anglophone and Vernacular Literature, Cultural Imaginations of a Postcolonial Nation
Routledge, Asian Studies; University of Dhaka background
Episode: Asif Iqbal, "Bangladesh in Anglophone and Vernacular Literature: Cultural Imaginings of a Postcolonial Nation" (Routledge, 2025)
Dagmar Wujastyk
Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Programs, Department of History, Classics, and Religion, University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Episode: Indology in Canada Conference: A Conversation with Dagmar Wujastyk
Tulasi Srinivas
Professor of Anthropology, Emerson College
Emerson College
Episode: Tulasi Srinivas, "The Goddess in the Mirror: An Anthropology of Beauty" (Duke UP, 2025)
Ewa Debicka-Borek
Editor of Routes, Patterns, Ideologies: Navigating Sacred Sites in India
HAS Heidelberg Asian Studies Publishing
Episode: Ewa Debicka-Borek and Ofer Peres, "Routes, Patterns, Ideologies: Navigating Sacred Sites in India" (HASP, 2025)
Ofer Peres
Editor of Routes, Patterns, Ideologies: Navigating Sacred Sites in India
HAS Heidelberg Asian Studies Publishing
Episode: Ewa Debicka-Borek and Ofer Peres, "Routes, Patterns, Ideologies: Navigating Sacred Sites in India" (HASP, 2025)
Margherita Trento
Editor of For the Love of Tamil, Essays in Honor of E. Annamalai
Open-access volume editors
Episode: Margherita Trento et al., "For the Love of Tamil: Essays in Honor of E. Annamalai" (UnionPress, 2025)
Kostas Nekasis
Editor of For the Love of Tamil, Essays in Honor of E. Annamalai
Open-access volume editors
Episode: Margherita Trento et al., "For the Love of Tamil: Essays in Honor of E. Annamalai" (UnionPress, 2025)
Dr. Suzanne Nucome
Senior lecturer in religious studies at the Open University
Open University
Episode: The 4th Yoga Darśana Yoga Sādhana Conference
Dr. Rafael Hua
Research fellow at CNRS Anthropology; co-director of the Center for South Asian and Malayan Studies
CNRS Anthropology
Episode: The 4th Yoga Darśana Yoga Sādhana Conference

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Dr. Raj Balkaran
Host of New Books in Indian Religions, focusing on scholarly discussions about Indian religions and spirituality.

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    I was compelled to express my appreciation for this podcast. Ran Balkaran has such a soothing smart voice and open curiosity that each interview is a deep conversation, real dialogue, and fun exploration.

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    LatinaYogi
    United States5 years ago
  • Jennifer B. Saunders Is Ear Grating

    I only listened to one episode before I unsubscribed. Jennifer B. Saunders has the most broken speech I’ve ever heard for someone qualified and educated. She says um like every other word, come on. Speak better, your voice is so slow, and the “um”s need to stop.

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    Kata R
    United States6 years ago

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Tulasi Srinivas, "The Goddess in the Mirror: An Anthropology of Beauty" (Duke UP, 2025)
Q: What are your sources for this book, and how did you gather the data?
I described myself as a magpie, collecting striking data from fieldwork, interviews, and an intensive post-field creating process; the pandemic forced a shift to Zoom and text, but I built a robust network that fed the narrative through continuous data streams from beauticians and clients alike.
Indology in Canada Conference: A Conversation with Dagmar Wujastyk
Q: Could you tell us what you see as the purpose for this conference?
Dagmar explains that the conference aims to create community among Canadian Indologists, foster peer-to-peer interaction, showcase diverse topics within pre-modern India and broader South Asian studies, and lay groundwork for a possible ongoing Canadian network.
The 4th Yoga Darśana Yoga Sādhana Conference
Q: When and how will the conference take place, and what are the logistics for attendees?
The 4th international Yoga Darshan, Yoga Sadhana conference will be held in Paris from May 27 to May 29, with an in-person format across multiple rooms, two keynotes, and optional museum visits the Saturday after the end of the main program.
Renny Thomas and Sasanka Perera, "Decolonial Keywords: South Asian Thoughts and Attitudes" (Columbia UP, 2025)
Q: Who might benefit most from reading this book?
Scholars and readers who want theory that emerges from the ground and languages of South Asia, rather than from Western frameworks, will find it helpful. The book is pitched to those curious to rethink theory, engage with diverse linguistic and cultural contexts, and see how South Asian keywords can inform broader intellectual conversations.
Renny Thomas and Sasanka Perera, "Decolonial Keywords: South Asian Thoughts and Attitudes" (Columbia UP, 2025)
Q: Tell us first about the backstory of this book and how the idea came to be.
The project grew out of conversations about building a body of work that centers South Asian theorizing and languages, sparked by early discussions around South Asian universities and desire to contribute to social sciences from within the region. It evolved as collaborators invited scholars who could discuss concepts in languages like Tamil, Sinhala, Malayalam, and others, with the aim of challenging Western-centric theory and creating a platform for regional voices to theorize for the world.

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What is New Books in Indian Religions about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content focuses on scholarly discussions regarding various aspects of Indian religions, particularly emphasizing Hindu thought and practices. Each episode typically features in-depth conversations between experts, offering insights into recent publications and contemporary issues surrounding the interpretation of religious texts, traditions, and cultural practices. Noteworthy themes include the intersection of religion with social issues, feminism within Hindu studies, and the influence of historical contexts on modern beliefs and practices. Unique to this channel is the academic rigor paired with a commitment to making complex ideas accessible to a broader audience, making it an ideal resource for listeners interested in in-depth explo... more

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