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    Why experts are sceptical about the benefits of linking voter IDs with Aadhaar

    Ayush Tiwari
    · Apr 02, 2025 · 06:30 am
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    How the Valmiki Ramayana is almost an encyclopaedia of Indian civilisation

    Rajiv Thind
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    A study of the Mahabharata: When Arjuna’s punishment turned into an adventure of love, friendship

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    What can notions of dharma and contemporary law tell us about the Ramayana? Two books investigate

    Urmi Chanda
    · Dec 13, 2020 · 05:30 pm
  • ‘Kathakautukam’: If only this accessible translation of the Sanskrit epic had been all in verse

    ‘Kathakautukam’: If only this accessible translation of the Sanskrit epic had been all in verse

    John Butler
    · May 27, 2019 · 05:30 pm
  • This Sanskrit epic, derived from a Persian work, brings together figures from many religions

    This Sanskrit epic, derived from a Persian work, brings together figures from many religions

    AND Haksar
    · Apr 01, 2019 · 06:30 pm
  • The Tamil epic 'Silappadikaram’ gets a new life for today’s readers in this modern retelling

    The Tamil epic 'Silappadikaram’ gets a new life for today’s readers in this modern retelling

    Samhita Arni
    · Mar 11, 2019 · 08:30 am
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    Ramayana reimagined: Was Ravan actually in love with Sita?

    Kavita Kané
    · Jan 11, 2017 · 08:30 am