Religion And Mythology
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Nataraja: How the dancing avatar of Shiva made his way from rock sculptures to modern physics
The deity, with obscure origins in the Indus Valley Civilisation, has inspired the likes of Carl Sagan and found a home at CERN.
Harish Pullanoor, qz.com
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Christian Europe once celebrated the story of Buddha without even knowing it
The Buddha as Josaphat became a saint in medieval Europe with his own feast day: November 27.
Jana Igunma
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In an ancient Indian legend, robots guarded Buddha’s relics
Stories passed down from the ancient world tell of self-powered machines able to move on their own – robots – playing key roles in historic moments.
Adrienne Mayor, The Conversation
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India loses its status as ‘free’ in Freedom House’s 2021 report
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Can god be disproved using the laws of physics? An expert explains how it depends on perspective
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Disagreeing with government not sedition, says SC as it dismisses petition against Farooq Abdullah
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‘Unusual to name landmark after living prime minister’: Finance Minister Sitharaman’s husband
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Never intended to be degrading: Dale Steyn clarifies the ‘PSL is more rewarding than IPL’ comment
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Soccer team rescue: In Thai caves lurk many legends and sacred tales
A scholar, who has conducted research on the Thai caves from which 12 children were rescued, explains their power and appeal.
Andrew Alan Johnson, The Conversation
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Why the rest of India should read Wayanad adivasis’ retelling of the Ramayana
Their version of the Ramayana is less black-and-white, more feminist, and they reflect difficult histories.
Malini Nair
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If not for ‘Chandamama’, my generation may have never realised the beauty of age-old Indian tales
Four years after the print edition shut down, a new unofficial online archive of the children’s magazine reminds us of its near-cult status.
Mrinal Pande
Video
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Watch: This man was arrested for blocking Ajay Devgn’s car and urging the actor to support farmers
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‘Unusual to name landmark after living prime minister’: Finance Minister Sitharaman’s husband
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Bhangra on a frozen lake: Watch Canadian dancer celebrate getting Covid-19 vaccine
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‘Bargaining is our birthright’: A mother teaches funny shopping hacks in film ‘Aai, Me & Shopping’
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Watch: Timelapse video shows eruptions of Indonesia’s Sinabung volcano
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The Goddess of Stone Pelters: In Uttarakhand, hurling stones is a hallowed tradition
Uttarakhand is full of shrines to the stone as mother, the protector.
Mrinal Pande
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How Voltaire’s reflections on Buddha shaped the way the West understands Buddhism today
The French Enlightenment thinker separated Buddha’s teachings from religious trappings.
The Public Domain Review
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Listen: Devdutt Pattanaik busts common misconceptions about Hinduism, Buddhism and yoga
Bonus question: Why are tourists garlanded in hotels?
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Voyagers’ trailer: In sci-fi movie, a space mission goes horribly out of control
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Netflix 2021 slate: Films ‘Haseen Dillruba’ and ‘Navarasa’, Madhuri Dixit series and Ray tribute
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The IAWRT festival is back – and here is what you need to watch
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‘Flight’ trailer: Mohit Chadda is on a plane ride from hell
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‘Dhamaka’ teaser: Ram Madhvani’s thriller stars Kartik Aaryan as a news anchor
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Ireland’s mythology tells us why it is not surprising that its next PM is the son of an immigrant
Leo Varadkar, whose father is Indian and mother Irish, was voted leader of the country’s main governing party recently.
Devdutt Pattanaik
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Watch: This hilarious new guide to Hindu mythology shouldn’t be taken too seriously
Why no one wants to date Durga.
Scroll Staff
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At Srinagar's 'Tomb of Jesus', this Christmas was just another indifferent day
While residents remain wary of the claims about the Rozabal shrine being Jesus' tomb, there was nothing special to mark the occasion this time.
Rayan Naqash
The Field
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Indian tennis: Sania Mirza continues winning return to WTA circuit, moves into doubles semifinals
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Table tennis: Sharath Kamal earns hard-fought win in Doha opening round, Sathiyan bows out
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No travelling fans for Tokyo Games? Organisers to decide this month as virus anxiety remains strong
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Swiss Open Super 300: Satwik-Chirag, PV Sindhu, K Srikanth progress; Saina Nehwal knocked out
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First test: Another match ends inside two days as Zimbabwe beat Afghanistan by ten wickets