Literature And Myth
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The blood disorder that inspired vampire lore
Like many myths, the myth of vampires is based partly in fact.
Michael Hefferon, The Conversation
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When did Bhishma die? A reading of the Mahabharata reveals a startling possibility
Rudrangshu Mukherjee investigates the Mahabharata to find out when – and how – Bhishma’s death actually took place.
Rudrangshu Mukherjee
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The story of star-crossed lovers Suthon and Manora lives on in Thailand’s dance and drama
Manora, a mythical bird-like creature, and Buddhist prince Suthon, were separated after a murder attempt on the former.
Jana Igunma
Trending
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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EC rejects claims that EVMs gave extra votes to BJP in Kerala mock polls, SC reserves verdict
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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Who was Mandodari? Each version of the Ramayana gives Ravana’s wife a different role and story
The rich lattice of story-work gives us a fascinating figure, if not a definitive one.
Bhavana Pankaj, Sahapedia
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How a 15-member team produced a lush visual version of the ‘Mahabharata’
The new edition focuses on art and borrows stories from regional versions of the epic.
Jaya Bhattacharji Rose
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Neither Kalidasa’s peacocks nor the Kamasutra’s ‘mayura asana’ suggested substituting sex with tears
It’s not science, and it’s certainly nowhere in Indian classical literature either.
Bijoya Goswami
Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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Meet the characters who appear in both the Mahabharata and the Ramayana (and find out why)
From Parashurama and Jambuvan to Shiva and even Sita/Draupadi.
Devdutt Pattanaik
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Indian mythology is a new medium of choice for feminist narratives (and it’s working)
Reimagining women from the myths as empowered figures with agency.
Urmi Chanda-Vaz
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By comparing the Congress to Death, Modi has paid his arch-rivals a great compliment
The deity Yama, who symbolises death, comes from powerful, Vedically-established parentage.
Mrinal Pande
The Reel
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Watch: ‘The Broken News’ returns for a second season
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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A psychological explanation of how exiled Sita went from victim to witness
How to view the myth as a feminist rejection of the collective beliefs of society.
Rashna-Imhasly Gandhy
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What would the Ramayana have been like if told by Ravana, Hanuman or Sita?
Three eloquent graphic novels have tried to capture alternative points of view of the epic.
Sreejita Biswas
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India’s best-known mythologist explains what Lakshmi means for Liberals and for Bhakts
The author of ‘The Success Sutra: An Indian Approach to Wealth’ draws the parallels between myths and economics.
Devdutt Pattanaik
The Field
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar, bowlers help Mumbai Indians seal thriller against Punjab Kings
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Cricket: Meg Lanning opens up about struggle with food and exercise that led to her early retirement
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Paris Olympics 2024: Long jumper Sreeshankar Murali ruled out of Games with knee injury
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Badminton: Kento Momota, former world champion, announces international retirement
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju drops to second after draw against Fabiano Caruana