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The Indosphere

We publish independent voices who write with rigour, clarity, and passion about the history, religion, and culture of Indian civilisation.

We are looking for well-researched, clearly written original articles on the history, religion, philosophy, and culture of the Indian subcontinent. We are especially interested in stories that are underrepresented — overlooked kingdoms, forgotten scholars, regional traditions, living practices.

What We Publish
Historical Narratives

Deep dives into a period, kingdom, ruler, or event — told with narrative drive and grounded in scholarship.

Religious & Philosophical Explainers

Accessible but rigorous explorations of dharmic traditions, texts, and concepts for the thoughtful general reader.

Cultural Essays

Thoughtful pieces on art, architecture, literature, music, pilgrimage, or festival — the living fabric of the subcontinent.

Biographical Portraits

Profiles of figures — ancient or modern — whose lives illuminate the broader arc of Indian civilisation.

Contributor Guidelines
01
Original work only

All submissions must be original and not published or under consideration elsewhere. We do not accept reprints.

02
Length: 800–3,000 words

Most published pieces fall between 1,000 and 2,500 words. Longer pieces are considered case by case.

03
Sources and accuracy

Claims should be grounded in primary or secondary sources. We expect factual accuracy and the ability to substantiate your assertions.

04
Tone: curious, not partisan

Write for a curious general reader. Clarity, narrative drive, and intellectual honesty are what we prize above all.

05
Response time

We aim to respond to all pitches within two weeks. If you have not heard back after three weeks, you are welcome to follow up once.

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Fill in the form below and your pitch will go directly to our editorial team at contact@theindosphere.com.

Your details are kept confidential and used only to evaluate your pitch.