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TopicMahabharat

Topic: Mahabharat

Ramayana and Mahabharata acts, dance forms breathe life into sculptures: Scholar Kapila Vatsyayan

In March 2012, scholar and art historian Kapila Vatsyayan delivered a speech after receiving the 4th Thalia Prize, explaining the interdependence of different art forms — theatre, dance to music.

Bhandarkar Inst is documenting India’s epic history—Ellora caves to Mahabharata battlefield

The IIC hosted the inauguration of The Future of the Past: Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute, an exhibition showcasing the history and cultural records preserved by the institute.

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.

Not just ‘period pain’ — endometriosis a women’s health issue that must be prioritised, says study

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Hindu side planning ‘Ayurveda school’ on Baghpat ‘Lakshagriha’ site after court junks ‘Dargah’ claim

On Monday, a court gave verdict in a 50-year-plus dispute saying that site is not graveyard or a dargah. Hindus claim it is the site where Mahabharat era Lakhshagriha stood.

Aliens in Ajanta, Sita in Peru. Red FM show is rewriting Indian history, Hinduism

The India Classified radio show has 81 episodes and each boast of an impressive listenership—ranging between 50,000 and 1 lakh.

Mahabharat’s Arjun dressed as mistress of dance, eunuch in King Matsya’s court during exile

In 'The Book of Indian Queens', Ira Mukhoty writes about the tradition of cross-dressing in Mahabharat, Delhi Sultanate, and Sufi mysticism.

Purana Qila is being dug up again. ASI wants to reach all the way to the Mahabharata era

Most tourists who visit Delhi are drawn to the Red Fort and the Qutub Minar.  ASI hopes to have the new Purana Qila excavations ready by G20.

Gujarat win wasn’t just a face-saver for BJP. It also took care of party’s headline tension

A senior BJP leader’s aide is looking for someone well-versed in Mahabharat. Reason? A book on Shakuni is being planned for release before the 2024 Lok Sabha election.

Ramayan to Mahabharat, what ancient Hindu texts teach us about honouring tribals

India has decided to mark 15 November as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas’—which falls on Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary—to recognise Adivasi contribution.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

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

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.