Breaking India: Western Interventions In Dravid... May 2026

: It explores how colonial-era racial theories were used to create a "crisp distinction" between identities that were once blurred, specifically targeting the Dravidian and Dalit communities .

by Rajiv Malhotra and Aravindan Neelakandan is a provocative deep dive into the complex geopolitical and academic forces allegedly working to fracture India's national identity. Breaking India: Western Interventions in Dravid...

: The authors describe a coordinated effort involving Western "think tanks" and NGOs that use "human rights" and "empowerment" as fronts to fund separatist ideologies. : It explores how colonial-era racial theories were

: The book claims these forces aim for a "Balkanized India," divided into smaller, ethnic- or religious-based states like "Dalitstan" or "Dravidstan" to weaken India's global influence. Reception and Impact : The book claims these forces aim for

: A key highlight in the book discusses how the British colonial administration took away women's traditional property rights, which the authors argue led to the modern-day "dowry extortions" often blamed on Indian culture.