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Violence after ‘experimental’ play on campus: Faculty frustrated at Pune univ’s lack of support

Six days ago, a photograph went viral on social media. It was a scene from a stage performance by students of Savitribai Phule Pune University showing an actor dressed as Sita sitting and smoking a cigarette.

Newslaundry

In Ayodhya, a Ramkatha troupe 10 years ago foretold history

At 12 years old, Akshay had the air of a contemplative adult. For three full days, he regaled me with information – all the facts, figures and folklore related to his village 12 km from Ayodhya.

Newslaundry

Ayodhya temple receives 2,100-kg bell, 108-feet-long incense stick, other gifts from across the world

Ayodhya Ram Temple: More than 3,000 gifts for Lord Ram from Sita’s birthplace in Janakpur in Nepal have arrived in Ayodhya ahead of the consecration ceremony on January 22

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‘He has Sita and Ram in his name’: Media badgers Yechury after CPIM’s Ram Temple miss

Hours after CPIM’s Politburo member Brinda Karat clarified that no leader from her party will attend the Ram Temple inauguration, a section of the media badgered her party colleague Sitaram Yechury for comments.

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Do you want today’s women to suffer like Sita: SP’s Maurya on NCERT textbook buzz

Opposing proposal to include Ram's rule in school syllabus, SP's Maurya asks if govt wants women to suffer like Sita. He suggests teaching nation builders, freedom fighters, and heroes like Subhash Chandra Bose, Gandhi, Patel, Ambedkar, Laxmibai, Jhalkari Bai, Azad, Bhagat Singh, Khan, Vismil, Singh.

The Hindu

How I'll celebrate Diwali as a feminist

A revised epic behind Diwali lauds the perfect subservient Indian woman, perpetuated by a society of extremist men

Salon

Diwali 2023: The festival of lights, explained through rituals

The core idea behind Diwali is the triumph of good over evil, reflected in its rituals like diyas and rangoli.

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Happy Dussehra 2023: Best Dussehra wishes and messages to share with your family, friends, colleagues and relatives

Following the nine-day Navratri celebration, everyone looks forward to celebrating Dussehra, an auspicious festival. On this day, people honor Lord Rama, who valiantly fought and vanquished Ravana over the course of ten days in order to save his cherished wife, Sita. October 24 is Dussehra's date this year.

The Times of India

Proposed hijab penalties in Iran: 'They can’t prosecute millions of women'

One year ago this Saturday, 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died after being arrested by Iran’s morality police for wearing her hijab "improperly". Her death led to massive anti-regime protests, known by their now-iconic slogan: “Woman, Life, Freedom”. The Observers team has been in regular contact with dozens of women across Iran…

France 24

Artistes breathe a new life into Seethakali folk art

Perinad Seethakali Sangham revives traditional folk art form Seethakali, performed by dalit artists from Veda & Pulaya communities. Group of folk art aficionados, cutting across caste & communal barriers, successfully salvaged it in 2017. Senior artist Babu, 64, & Roshni, MGNREGS worker, are part of the 20-member group, set to…

The Hindu

I have very good working relationship with West Bengal government, says Governor Ananda Bose

West Bengal Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose on June 17 said he has an “excellent working relationship” with the Mamata Banerjee government despite “agreements and disagreements.”

The Hindu

'Adipurush': Soulful song 'Ram Siya Ram' from Prabhas, Kriti Sanon starrer out now

Makers of the upcoming mythological pan-India film 'Adipurush' on Monday unveiled the soulful track 'Ram Siya Ram'. Read further on Dynamite News:

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A special khon concert for a good cause

Following their performance in Paris, the Pichet Klunchun Dance Company will perform a special khon Thai classical masked dance with a contemporary touch for the people of Bangkok at the Sodsai Pantoomkomol Centre for Dramatic Arts on June 17.

Bangkok Post

Pa. Ranjith defends ‘creative freedom’ of poet Viduthalai Sigappi

The poem, titled Malakuzhi Maranam by Viduthalai Sigappi, depicts Lord Ram, Lord Lakshman and Lord Sita entering the sewers to clear a blockage. The Twitter page of Indu Makkal Katchi posted the video of Mr. Sigappi’s recitation with a demand that he be arrested

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The Times of India

Ramayana Trail to be developed in Sri Lanka; visitors may be allowed to use Indian Rupee

Sri Lanka has a rich cultural and historical connection with the Indian epic, Ramayana. According to Hindu mythology, Sri Lanka was the kingdom of Ravana, the ten-headed demon king who abducted Sita, the wife of Lord Rama, the hero of the Ramayana.

The Times of India

Micro review: 'The Immortal King Rao' by Vauhini Vara

Journalist Vauhini Vara has turned an author with her acclaimed debut novel 'The Immortal King Rao'. Published in May 2022, 'The Immortal King Rao' is a dystopian fiction novel which touches upon the themes of caste discrimination, digital revolution, climate change, and more.

The Times of India

Exclusive: Excerpt from Amish's 'War of Lanka'

Bestselling Indian author Amish Tripathi is back with his much-awaited fourth book in the Ram Chandra series, 'War of Lanka'. Coinciding with the festive spirit of Dussehra, which reminds us of the victory of good over evil, 'War of Lanka' releases on October 3, 2022. While the first three books…

The Times of India

Ramayan's Sita aka Dipika Chikhlia impresses fans with trendy western outfits; they hail her as a 'beauty queen'

Dipika Chikhlia, who rose to fame with the rerun of her popular show Ramayan during the lockdown, posted a video today (September 26) wherein she looks fashionable in western outfits.

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Dynamite News

Rashmika Mandana's first look poster from 'Sita Ramam' is out now

Makers of the upcoming romantic film, 'Sita Ramam', on the auspicious occasion of Eid-Al-Adha, shared the first look poster of Rashmika Mandanda's character Afree. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Madhya Pradesh: Alcoholic man burns 5-year-old daughter to death after angry wife refuses to return home

BHOPAL: A man set his five-year-old daughter on fire after his wife refused to return to his house.

The Guardian - UK

The Immortal King Rao by Vauhini Vara review – the rise and fall of a tech giant

The digital revolution is explored in this debut about a gifted coder’s journey from an Indian coconut plantation to the boardrooms of Silicon Valley

The Times of India

HarperCollins to publish Amish Tripathi's new book 'War of Lanka'

HarperCollins announced on May 31, 2022 that they will publish Indian bestselling author Amish Tripathi's much-awaited next book soon. Amish's upcoming novel is titled 'War of Lanka' and it is the fourth book in the popular Ram Chandra series.

The Hindu

Telangana artist Appam Raghava’s mythological narratives in pops of colours

‘Story of Invincible’ is artist Appam Raghava’s depiction of Hanuman’s bhakti bhava towards Rama and Sita

The Times of India

Ramayan's Sunil Lahri wishes 'Sita' Dipika Chikhlia on her 57th birthday; she replies, 'Thank you soo much deverji'

Ramayan's Sunil Lahri aka Lakshman wished 'Sita' Dipika Chikhlia on her birthday with some lovely photos of the actress. The two had worked together in the mythological show years ago and continue to share a good friendship.

The Hindu

Celestial wedding and its inheritance on the life of people of Telangana

The celestial wedding of the divine couple Lord Rama and Goddess Sita had its inheritance on the life of the people of Telangana from time immemorial, senior archaeologist D. Kanna Babu said.

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