Mahishasura

Durga Saptashati: How a centuries-old epic shaped the spiritual backbone of Navratri

One of the integral parts of Navratri is the recitation of a centuries old text called the Durga Saptashati or the Devi Mahatamya. The Saptashati (700 verses) has influenced what we know today of Goddess Durga

Navratri special: How the Durga Saptashati shaped our knowledge of the goddess

One of the integral parts of Navratri is the recitation of a centuries old text called the Durga Saptashati or the Devi Mahatamya. The Saptashati (700 verses) has influenced what we know today of Goddess Durga

Shubho Mahalaya: How Goddess Durga came to be known as Mahishasura Mardini

On the occasion of Mahalaya, we trace the legend of how Goddess Durga slayed the demon Mahishasura to become known as 'Mahishasura Mardini'

We can critique Gandhi, but not Mother Teresa’s sainthood? Free speech anyone?

In "liberal" English language media's Idea of India (it's more likely the Idea of India International Centre, where these fake "liberals" hang out), the Mahatma can be critiqued but rubbishing "Saint" Teresa is "communal".

Live: Mayawati reminds Smriti Irani of her promise to cut off her own head in Parliament

"What is Mahishasura martyrdom day?" Irani said. She then again quoted the document.

The day Mahishasur visited Rajya Sabha: Smriti Irani's argument may be misguided, but it's a discussion that must be had

To question debates in such spaces is not just a violation of right to freedom but also sets a precedent suffocating any chance of reform and of an opportunity to better understand the society in which one lives. To use this as an argument to justify a crackdown on a university is nothing short of facisim.