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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.

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Indian industry must lead the charge to build an energy-resilient India

Switching to LNG alone will not grant India energy security. It must be backed up by increased electrification of cooking, industrial processes, and transportation.

Blow to West Asia commodities market as Iran hits 2 aluminium makers

Aluminum prices, already rising before the conflict, have gained further as traders and buyers focus on the potential for tighter markets and shrinking global inventories.

1st batch of 2,000 India-made Israeli Negev LMGs delivered to Army; 4,000 more to be delivered this year

The Indian Army is set to get another 4,000 of these LMGs as part of a contract signed in August 2024 to replace the 5.56x45mm INSAS LMG.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.