A subcommittee of the California Board of Education has recommended several changes to the portrayal of Hinduism and ancient India in sixth-grade history books. Various Hindu groups regard the current text as inaccurate and unfair depictions of their faith. Meanwhile dozens of scholars and secular groups are against the proposed changes, saying they were unscholarly attempts to fabricate history and gloss over unpleasant aspects of Hindu practice. Larry talks about both sides of the controversy with UCLA Professor of History and Asian Studies Vinay Lal and Cal State Northridge Professor Emeritus of Ancient Indian History Shiva Bajpai.
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