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TopicHindu mythology

Topic: Hindu mythology

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

Sourav Roy Barman -
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

Alka Pande -
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

Madhurendra Jha -
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’

Smruti Deshpande -
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

Tina Das -
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

Ekisha Singh -
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

Karanjeet Kaur -
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

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

New book explores the extraordinary world of spirit worship

ThePrint Team -
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

Malashri Lal -
‘Treasures of Lakshmi, edited by Namita Gokhale and Malashri Lal, examines the Goddess’ role in mythology, history, culture and social life.
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Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Sushant Sareen -
Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

5 years of Ukraine war—why Delhi must de-hyphenate Moscow from the West

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India can sell its vision, but it can’t spectacle its way to AI power

Economy

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

Vrinda Tulsian -
On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Defence

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

Snehesh Alex Philip -
IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

National Interest

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

Shekhar Gupta -
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.

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