Topic: Hindu mythology
In modern Ramlilas, Hanuman uses zip-line but Sita is still played by a man
Organisers of the Ramlila don’t tinker with the script. They have just been infusing productions with new technology and special effects.
Arshia Sattar takes Hindu mythology beyond an Amar Chitra Katha-type narrative
Her wonderful writing and Ishan Trivedi’s colourful illustrations make ‘Garuda & the Serpents’ come alive for children as well as adults.
Hindu gods like Rama & Shiva have six packs now to kill bad guys, like American superheroes
Amar Chitra Katha comics abandoned Raja Ravi Varma's gentle sensuality to portray hyper-masculine American superhero style Hindu gods
Democracy Wall: An MP who supports LGBTQ rights and a policewoman who rescued 953 children
The Democracy Wall in Mumbai's Somaiya Vidyavihar saw status quo being challenged with satire and the voices of tomorrow challenge today's leaders.
On Camera
YourTurn
Zoya Akhtar’s films on rich people appealed to the masses. ‘The Archies’ does not
Zoya Akhtar's 'The Archies' is just a desperate imitation of White West with Bollywood's 'little ones'.
Bad timing could hamper LIC IPO
Most early public enterprise IPOs have been trading 75% below their original price, small investors concerned.
Defence
India ‘doesn’t foresee’ border fighting with China, but ‘won’t back down’ if tensions reignite
Aim is to ensure not just disengagement of troops, but overall de-escalation. Govt in favour of solving tensions through talks as it wants peace with all neighbours including China.
How Congress is like the Ambassador & why Indian politics needs a brand new set of wheels
Like the car, nothing the party has done to reinvent itself has worked. Only way forward is to offer something looking towards the future, not in image of glorious past.