Journal of Indian History and Culture: Gratitude and Updates, June 2020
By Nanditha C. Krishna, G.B. Balaji, T. Pichulakshmi, G. J. Sudhakar, M. Amirthalingam, Narayan Onkar
Summary
The June 2020 issue (Twenty Sixth Issue) of the *Journal of Indian History and Culture* acknowledges contributions from various individuals and institutions associated with the publication. The editor expresses gratitude to contributors, reviewers, staff, and supporters, noting the journal's inclusion in the UGC Care list, which underscores its academic credibility. The issue includes research papers ranging from the iconography of rock-cut temples in Tamil Nadu to water projects in Chennai and their political dimensions. Special thanks are extended to Dr. M. Amirthalingam and Dr. G. Balaji for book reviews and to Dr. Nanditha Krishna and the C.P. Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation for their support. The editorial team reminds contributors to include abstracts and keywords in their submissions. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CPR Institute of Indological Research closed temporarily, leading to the publication of two journal issues in 2020. The second issue is scheduled for release during the Indian Art History Congress in Chennai in December 2020. The editor emphasizes the journal's commitment to maintaining high academic standards despite challenges posed by the pandemic.
Conclusion
This issue of the *Journal of Indian History and Culture* underscores the resilience and adaptability of academic publishing amid the pandemic, with the editorial team releasing two issues in 2020 to compensate for canceled events. The diverse contributions, ranging from iconography of rock-cut temples to political analyses of water projects in Chennai, highlight the journal’s commitment to scholarly rigor and interdisciplinary research. Special gratitude is extended to reviewers, contributors, and institutions like the C.P. Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation for their support. The upcoming Indian Art History Congress in December 2020 further emphasizes the journal’s role in fostering academic discourse, despite challenges. By maintaining high standards and expanding output, the journal reaffirms its position as a UGC-recognized platform for Indian historical and cultural studies.