It was Book Week at the elementary school where I taught in Delhi, India. The third grade's theme for dress-up day was Indian mythology. When my girls came to me disappointed that they had to dress as ...

When the founder of the Draupadi Dream Trust visited Chennai, she was shocked to learn of the many Draupadi temples in the south. Neither in Kampilya, where Draupadi was born, nor elsewhere in Uttar ...

The Mahabharata is not just a tale of kings, wars, and gods. At its heart, it is a story of human struggles, emotions, and dilemmas that continue to echo in today’s world. Among its many unforgettable ...

After teaming on Bengali-language film “Binodiini – Ekti Natir Upakhyan” (“Binodiini – Tale of a Theater Artist”), director Ram Kamal Mukherjee and actor Rukmini Maitra are collaborating again on ...

Raksha Bandhan, celebrated by Hindus worldwide, honors the bond between brothers and sisters. The article recounts various stories from Hindu scriptures, such as Yamuna and Yama's reunion, Krishna’s ...

Villagers honor Draupadi, who is revered as a goddess of strength, justice, and purification rather than punishment, by walking on fire (Theemithi) at this temple every Aadi month. Constructed during ...

The creators of the dance theatre production, the Delhi-based Keelaka Dance Company, have called it Sakhi, after the Sanskrit word for woman friend. And with that small yet companionable word, they ...

Entering the film industry and making a name is not an easy task. Several newcomers start their acting careers on television before getting opportunities in films. However, there are times when fresh ...