Beneath the world’s largest Muslim democracy lies an older Indic inheritance now under strain from deepening Arabisation. In last two articles we discussed the idea of Indosphere and the challenges faced by it. We now move to the core, by picking up a suitable example, whereby a more granular understanding of both these aspects can be developed. The examples of identifiably strongest representative Indic character are two in the whole Southeast Asia region, one each from its

From temple rituals and volcanic landscapes to parasailing over the Indian Ocean, Bali offers a rare blend of thrill, spirituality and calm. There are places you visit, and then there are places that stay with you forever. Bali, the famed “Island of the Gods”, is one such place. Part of Indonesia—the world’s largest archipelagic nation with over 17,000 islands—Bali is more than a destination; it is an experience woven with spirituality, adventure and timeless culture. With my