Japan’s Moral Education and the Question of Decolonization

Before World War II, Japanese education was grounded in a moral (dharmic) tradition shaped by Shinto, Confucian ethics, Buddhist thought, filial piety, social obligation, and reverence for the imperial institution.…

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Reclaiming Iran: Tracing Indo‑Iranian Heritage Beyond the Islamic Republic

Iran stands at a historical crossroads. For decades, Iranians have protested against the authority of the Ayatollahs, demanding greater political freedom, decent women's rights, and an end to Islamic rules…

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Decolonizing Validation: Why Indian Art Needs No Oscar

Decolonizing Validation: Why Indian Art Needs No Oscar Recently, social media in India has been buzzing with claims that Akshaye Khanna should win an Oscar. While the praise for his…

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Stolen Breath: The Rebranding of Yoga in the Rise of Pilates

"I don't like yoga but I like Pilates." Where does one begin to understand such sentiments? Pilates, widely recognized today as a Western system of physical conditioning, is often presented…

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