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TopicIndian mythology

Topic: Indian mythology

New book throws light on Indus Valley civilisation through the lens of mythology

Published by HarperCollins India, 'Ahimsa' by Devdutt Pattanaik will be released on 30 September on SoftCover, ThePrint’s online venue to launch non-fiction books.

What’s the Hornbill’s origin story? Naga legend says it was once a sad, orphaned boy

In 'How The World Was Born', Lopamudra Maitra recalls 108 glorious creation tales and myths from all corners of India.

A mammoth fight between Krishna & a thousand-armed king gave Assam’s Tezpur its name

In 'How The World Was Born', Lopamudra Maitra recalls 108 glorious creation tales and myths from all corners of India.

Chirus, Anals to Thadous — the origin stories of Manipur’s ethnic communities

In 'How The World Was Born', Lopamudra Maitra recalls 108 glorious creation tales and myths from all corners of India.

Ancient Indian texts didn’t allow upward mobility. But how did men become saints?

In 'Women, Androgynes and Other Mythical Beasts', Wendy Doniger explores local stories of saints who fit the non-Indian pattern such as Chaitanya, Kabir, and the Virasaivas.

Who is Bahubali? ‘Strong-armed’ mythological figure Jains hold sacred

Bahubali is mentioned in the religious literature of both the Svetambara and Digambara sects of Jainism, although his worship is more prominent among Digambaras.

Where’s the Indian mythology boom? Comic Con cosplay still full of Wonder Woman, Iron Man

While Indians are hoarding books on mythology, they didn't show up at Delhi's Comic Con as Ram, Ravan, Ashoka, or Chanakya. The 'cool quotient' still involves aping the West.

KCR jumps the gun, joins list of PM aspirants

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

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We celebrate Harappa excavation—and dismiss Keeladi, Sinauli archaeological digs as politics

In the storm around Sinauli, many academics dismissed claims of chariots being found. And the public misinterpreted the chariots as a device planted by the govt to fortify Hindutva.

Women form about one-fifth of India’s digital workforce, leadership roles a rarity, says LEAD report

The report released at Charcha 2025, an annual gathering of India’s social development sector, found that women remain largely concentrated in low-value and routine roles.

Drone manufacturer ideaForge wins orders worth over Rs 100 crore from Army

ideaForge has formed a joint venture to manufacture and market UAVs in the US. Its Q6 UAV is now included in NATO and allied procurement systems.

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.