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Topic: Mahabharat

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.

Veteran actor Gufi Paintal who played ‘Shakuni mama’ role in Mahabharat dies at 79

Paintal's acting credits also include 1980s Hindi films such as 'Suhaag', 'Dillagi', as well as television shows 'CID' and 'Hello Inspector'.

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.

Lord Krishna’s ‘Virat Swaroop’, Kurukshetra scene centrepiece of Haryana’s Republic Day tableau

The tableau gives the message of the Bhagavad Gita and also showcases various Mahabharata war scenes presenting a huge model of a chariot pulled by four horses.

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.

On Camera

Is Nepal having a Bangladesh moment? Gen Z protests more than social media ban

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s government is being called ‘Hatyara Sarkar’. Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has resigned, but the protests continue to intensify.

What happens to Haryana real estate agents now? Govt agency HSVP to act as broker, take commissions

Gurugram: Stirring a storm in Haryana's real estate circles, the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP)—the state's urban development agency—has taken on the role of...

Modi to address military brass next week; theaterisation & Op Sindoor on agenda for Kolkata conference

The Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC) in Kolkata is also likely to see deliberations on the proposed 'Sudarshan Chakra' missile defence system.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?