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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
TopicHindu mythology

Topic: Hindu mythology

‘Due space’ to Ram-Sita in Constitution, says PM. It has Tipu, Akbar, Buddha and other icons too

Referring to illustrations of the deities in the original copy of the Constitution, PM Modi has twice in a week said Ram Rajya acted as inspiration for its makers.

Two scholars say Mahabharata war wasn’t between Pandavas & Kauravas but Panchala & Kurus

In 'Hidden Links', Sangeeth Varghese and Zac Sangeeth talk about how random historical events shaped our world.

Christian start-up CEO is blockbuster Hindu mythological novelist. Mahabharata is his muse

Readers say Kevin Missal’s strength lies in his careful character selection and treatment.

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

A vicious pest is teaching Americans a lesson on why global cooperation matters

The screwworm has breached the biological wall established in Panama over decades. The pest is relentlessly marching northwards—helped by Trump’s flailing foreign policy.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

CDS on differences on theaterisation—views welcome, final call to be in nation’s best interests

The Navy has always been on board with the theaterisation plan, but the Air Force feels splitting up air assets into several theatre commands is futile & will tie up critical systems.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.