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TopicHindu mythology

Topic: Hindu mythology

BJP sees red as Rahul Gandhi refers to Lord Ram as ‘mythological’ during US visit

The Congress leader made remarks last month at Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University. BJP accuses the party of ‘belittling Bharat on foreign soil’.

Mohini is not an avatar of Vishnu—despite what Devi Bhagavata Purana says

In 'Devi and Her Avatars', Alka Pande explores forms of the goddess in Hindu mythology and her impact on art and culture.

China’s biggest blockbuster hero Nezha has a Hindu connection

Is Nezha a child form of Krishna? Release this highest-grossing Chinese animated film in India for his ghar-wapsi.

Army chief says art piece that replaced 1971 portrait in South Block ‘links past, present & future’

Painting depicting Ladakh’s Pangong Tso lake, military paraphernalia & Hindu iconography last month replaced 1971 Pakistan Army surrender portrait at Army Chief’s annexe in South Block.

Bollywood has a new Ramayana romance. All muscle and swagger

In the last 2 years, a slew of Ramayana-inspired films—Adipurush to Singham Again—have reimagined mythological characters as hypermasculine warriors. ‘It’s the preferred image for its politics’.

When Draupadi, Pandavas observed Chhath and regained the lost kingdom

In ‘Chhath’, Ekisha Singh delves into rituals and belief behind the festival celebrated across north and east India.

Goa has a Ravana of its own—but playful

The myth of Narakasura is central to both Goan and Assamese traditions, but takes on a distinct character in each region.

How Narada used Sanskrit grammar to turn Valmiki’s curse into a blessing

In 'Ramayanam: Volume 1', Dushyanth Sridhar presents Ramayana as a dialogue between Narada and Valmiki.

New book explores the extraordinary world of spirit worship

Published by HarperCollins India, 'Daiva' by K. Hari Kumar, will be released on 17 May on SoftCover, ThePrint’s online venue to launch non-fiction books.

How a seductive yet modern twist on Lakshmi turned into India’s first beauty brand—Lakmé

‘Treasures of Lakshmi, edited by Namita Gokhale and Malashri Lal, examines the Goddess’ role in mythology, history, culture and social life.

On Camera

Trump’s 28 points for Ukraine add up to a no-go at peace

Two questions are pertinent: Why does the Trump administration keep making the same mistakes on the peace proposal? And what does a hurried peace plan mean on the ground?

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

Tejas fighter aircraft crashes at Dubai Air Show, IAF confirms pilot’s death

This is the second such incident after a Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas had crashed into a hostel on the outskirts of Jaisalmer in March last year.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.