Nidan : International Journal for Indian Studies
- Publisher
- Vereniging vir Christelike Hoër Onderwys
- ISSN
- 2414-8636
- Country
- South Africa
- Language
- English
- Thematic area
- Social Sciences and Humanities
About this journal
Nidan: International Journal for Indian Studies' is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary research and discourse on a wide range of topics related to India. Its scope encompasses the study of Indian history, culture, society, politics, economics, religion, and philosophy, embracing a global perspective and encouraging diverse methodological approaches. The journal aims to provide a platform for scholars from different backgrounds and disciplines to share their insights and engage in critical dialogue, contributing to a deeper understanding of India's complex and multifaceted past, present, and future.
'Nidan' delves into a variety of key themes that lie at the heart of Indian studies. These include, but are not limited to, the intersection of tradition and modernity, globalization and its impact on Indian society, the role of religion and spirituality in shaping Indian culture, the complexities of caste and gender dynamics, and the evolution of political thought and institutions in India. The journal encourages articles that offer fresh perspectives, challenge established narratives, and explore the nuances of contemporary Indian society.
The intended audience for 'Nidan' includes scholars, researchers, students, and policymakers interested in Indian studies. The journal seeks to bridge the gap between academic disciplines and promote interdisciplinary collaboration, making its content relevant to a broad readership. It aims to engage with researchers working in fields such as history, anthropology, sociology, political science, economics, literature, philosophy, and religious studies, fostering dialogue and knowledge exchange across academic boundaries.
The journal's impact extends beyond the academic community, contributing to a broader understanding and appreciation of India's rich cultural heritage and contemporary challenges. By promoting rigorous scholarship and critical analysis, 'Nidan' plays a vital role in shaping public discourse on India and fostering global engagement with the country's diverse and dynamic society. Its commitment to promoting interdisciplinary research ensures that its contributions reach a wider audience, fostering a more nuanced and informed understanding of India's past, present, and future.
Volumes (20 articles)
Volume 7, Issue 1 (2022)
- Gandhi and Architecture: A Time for Low-Cost HousingMaddipatiVenugopal. Gandhi and Architecture: A Time for Low-Cost Housing. London and New York: Routledge, 2021. Pp. xxi+202. ISBN 9780367199456. Price: $158.94.
- Passage to India: Abhishiktānanda and the Retrieval of the Supernatural in Roman CatholicismBeltramiEnrico (Forward by Leonard Fernando). Passage to India: Abhishiktānanda and the Retrieval of the Supernatural in Roman Catholicism. Eugene, Oregon: Pickwick Publications, 2021. Pp. 185 pages. ISBN 978-1-6667-0159-3. Price: $ 26.00.
Volume 7, Issue 2 (2022)
- Gendered Modernity and Indian Cinema: The Women in Satyajit Ray’s FilmsGendered Modernity and Indian Cinema: The Women in Satyajit Ray’s Films (Oxon and New York: Routledge, 2022).
- Of Hunting and the Hunted: Vayanattukulavan <i>Theyyam</i> and the Enunciation of Being ‘Backward.’
- Translating the Religiosity and Gender Politics of Manasa Myth in Contemporary Bengali Theatrical Narrative
Volume 6, Issue 1 (2021)
Volume 6, Issue 2 (2021)
- Critically Endangered in Nature but Abundant in Folklore: Legends of Tigers in Manipur
- Deceptive Majority: Dalits, Hinduism, and Underground Religion (Cambridge University Press, 2021)
- Gail Omvedt: Thinking Revolution and Seeking Utopia
- <i>Kali in Bengali Lives: Narratives of Religious Experience</i> by Suchitra SamantaSamantaSuchitra (Foreword by McKinnonSusan). Kali in Bengali Lives: Narratives of Religious Experience. New York: Lexington Books, 2021. Pp. xvi + 143. ISBN 978-1-7936-4633-0. Price: $ 91.51.
Volume 5, Issue 1 (2020)
- Fighting caste and losing ancestors : untouchable Christians and dilemmas of modernity in colonial Kerala
- <i>Dharma in America: A Short History of Hindu-Jain Diaspora.</i> Pankaj Jain
- <i>Race, Religion, and the ‘Indian Muslim’ predicament in Singapore,</i> Torsten Tschacher
- <i> Testing Ground for Jesuit Accommodation in Early Modern India: Francisco Ros SJ in Malabar (16 <sup>th</sup> -17 <sup>th</sup> Centuries) </i> (Bibliotheca Instituti Historici Societatis Iesu. Volume 79.), Antony Mecherry S.J.
- Religious entanglements and shared text s: the western Syriac revision and reception of the Malabar Sermonary
Volume 5, Issue 2 (2020)
- <i>Rabindranath Tagore's Drama in the Perspective of Indian Theatr</i> e, Mala Renganathan and Arnab Bhattacharya (Eds.)
- <i>Western Jesuit Scholars in India: Tracing Their Paths, Reassessing Their Goals</i> , S.J. Francis X. Clooney
- Women, cows, and the cosmic womb : a Tamil winter solstice festival