Journal of Indian History and Culture: 25th Issue Highlights

By Nanditha C. Krishna, G.B. Balaji, T. Pichulakshmi, G. J. Sudhakar, Narayan Onkar, M. Jyothimani, R. Sathya Narayanan, P. C. Venkatasubbaiah

Vol. 25September 2019pp. 7-8English

Summary

The 25th issue of the *Journal of Indian History and Culture* reflects on its evolution since 1996, marked by learning and challenges. The editorial introduces a new policy prioritizing brilliant young scholars while inviting senior scholars to contribute, aiming to enrich the journal. It maintains a blind peer-review system and expresses gratitude to referees for their time. The issue features diverse topics, including archaeological and epigraphic evidence of early Vasudeva-Krishna worship, immoral trafficking in women, Advaita philosophy, Indian metaphysics, and animal welfare movements, spanning various historical periods. The journal acknowledges Dr. P.C. Venkatasubbiah and Professor S.N. Arya for book reviews and emphasizes the need for contributors to provide abstracts and keywords. The editorial team extends appreciation to the C.P. Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation, its president Dr. Nanditha Krishna, and other members for their support. Dr. G. J. Sudhakar is credited as part of the journal’s team.

Conclusion

This issue of the *Journal of Indian History and Culture* marks a significant milestone, reflecting the journal's evolution since 1996 and its commitment to fostering scholarship through a new editorial policy prioritizing young scholars while inviting senior academics to contribute. The diverse papers, ranging from archaeological studies on early Vasudeva-Krishna worship to analyses of social issues like immoral trafficking and animal welfare, demonstrate the journal's dedication to covering all historical periods and interdisciplinary themes. The continuation of blind peer review underscores its rigorous academic standards. Special thanks are extended to reviewers, contributors, and the C.P. Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation for their support. The journal remains a vital platform for enriching historical and cultural discourse in India.

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7-8Journal of Indian History and Culture: 25th Issue HighlightsNanditha C. Krishna, G.B. Balaji, T. Pichulakshmi, G. J. Sudhakar, Narayan Onkar, M. Jyothimani, R. Sathya Narayanan, P. C. VenkatasubbaiahCurrent article 9-20Preservation of Archival Materials at C.P. Ramaswami Aiyar InstituteNanditha C. Krishna 21-38Archaeological and Epigraphic Evidence of Early Vasudeva-Krishna WorshipMeenakshi Jain 39-56Early Icons of AgniV. Sandiyalakshmi 57-72Romance, Escape, and Divine Rewards: The Rise of Sati in Early IndiaBenudhar P. Patra 73-101Sources for Early Andhra History: Dynastic Families and Cultural InsightsD. Mercy Ratna Rani 102-111Ancient Indian Coinage Terminology in Sanskrit LiteratureV. Yamuna Devi 112-122The Concept of Ardhanarisvara in Tamil LiteratureT. Kausalya Kumari 123-140Advaita and Problems in Indian MetaphysicsGoda barisha Mishra 141-164British Judicial Intervention and Colonial Despotism in Bengal PresidencyOm Prakash 165-191Porto Novo Iron Works: A 19th Century Industrial Enterprise in MadrasDolly Thomas 192-210Colonial Architecture in Madras: Indo-Saracenic Fusion and Madras Terrace RoofingG.B. Balaji 211-227Gandhi's Non-Cooperation Movement in Rayalaseema: Response and ParticipationP.C. Venkatasubbaiah 228-243Dr. R.M. Alagappa Chettiar: Visionary Industrialist and PhilanthropistPrabha Ravi Shankar 244-256Madras City Council for Child Welfare: Early 1960s Operations and Child CareG. J. Sudhakar 257-272Immoral Trafficking in Women: The Indian ScenarioB. Pramila 273-297A Sreedhara Menon: Empiricism and Narrative in Kerala HistoriographySreedhara P 298-303Beyond Stones and More Stones: Defining Indian Prehistoric ArchaeologyRavi Korisettar, Anek R. Sankhyan, Michael Haslam, Stephen Oppenheimer, Sheela Athreya, Shradda Band, John A.Westgate, Nicholas J.G.Pearce, Sushma G. Deo, S.N. Rajaguru, Tam Smith, Jinu Koshy 304-310R.N. Nandi's Rig VedicR. N. Nandi

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