Rama

In 'Surpanakha', Kathak dancer Ashavari Majumdar looks at Ravana's sister through a feminist lens

Ashavari Majumdar's Surpanakha draws on different versions of the Hindu epic and is divided into three parts, which explore the character's relationships with Ravana, Rama and Sita

SC refuses to refer Ayodhya case to larger bench, says 1994 ruling doesn't apply; next hearing on 29 October

In what is bein looked upon as a major step towards early resolution of century-old Ayodhya temple-mosque dispute, the Supreme Court on Thursday declined to refer to a five-judge constitution bench a plea relating to the matter.

Supreme Court Ayodhya verdict updates: VHP says path clear for hearing of Ram Janmabhoomi appeals

VHP working president Alok Kumar said, "I am satisfied that this impediment has been defeated. The way is now clear for the hearing of Ram Janmabhoomi appeals."

The ‘real’ thing: On Kutiyattam, Surpanakha and significance of live performances

Does the act of watching or seeing always function in relation to the ‘live’? Can one ‘embody’ on a screen and still find something tangible, material and multi-dimensional in the experience of engaging with a dancing body on screen?

NASA to fund project aimed at turning asteroids into giant, autonomous spacecraft

The project could one day enable space colonisation by helping make off-Earth manufacturing efficient.

Padmaavat: The real battle in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic is between passion and principle

While Shahid Kapoor's Ratan Rawal Singh represented the morally upright Suryavansh, Ranveer Singh's Alauddin Khilji was a symbol of the passionate Chandravansh.

Congress hits out at BJP over Ram Setu row, says party trying to divert attention from issues of Gujarat

After BJP's attack on Congress on "Ram Setu" issue, the party defended itself by saying "Lord Rama was "omnipresent"

Lalu Prasad slams Yogi Adityanath's Ayodhya visit, says Lord Rama will punish BJP for doing political drama

RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Thursday said Lord Ram will punish the BJP as it has been doing politics in his name.

Ram Navami 2017: The story of Ramayana changes depending on the narrator

On the occasion of Ram Navami, here's a look at some of the Ramayana's best-known versions in India:

Dussehra quiz: Do you know your Rama and Ravana well enough?

The festival of Dussehra depicts the victory of good over evil. It is the celebration of Shakti and Bhakti and symbolises our inner struggle to rise to higher levels of consciousness. Here's a short quiz to refresh your memory: