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The Hindu Philosophy of Matsya Nyaya and its Contemporary Relevance

Jul 20
4 min

The Hindu Philosophy of Matsya Nyaya and its Contemporary Relevance

Read more about the meaning of the ancient Indian principle Matsyanyaya described in the Arthashastra by Chanakya (Kautilya).

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8 Must-Watch ‘Stories by Rabindranath Tagore’

Akshita Rana

May 11, 2022
5 min

8 Must-Watch ‘Stories by Rabindranath Tagore’

Here's a list of some empowering tales by Rabindranath Tagore as represented by Anurag Basu in Epic series 'Stories by Rabindranath Tagore.'

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Divya Balvally

Oct 16, 2021
5 min

A Brief Introduction to the Vedas

Vedas are the oldest scriptures known to humanity, essentially passed down via an oral tradition between Gurus and students. Read more here.

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Harivansh Rai Bachchan: One of the Greatest Literary Icons and Hindi Poets in India

Prerana Thakur

Sep 11, 2021
4 min

Harivansh Rai Bachchan: One of the Greatest Literary Icons and Hindi Poets in India

Read more about the life and legacy of one of India’s greatest poets and Amitabh Bachchan’s father, Harivansh Rai Bachchan.

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Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore was a Visionary Leader. Here’s why.

Pratha

May 5, 2021
3 min

Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore was a Visionary Leader. Here’s why.

A playwright, poet, painter, Rabindranath Tagore is a household name till date. Despite being born in a different era, Tagore...

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How did Draupadi’s Vastraharan Lead to the Downfall of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata?

Aayushi Wadale

May 1, 2021
4 min

How did Draupadi’s Vastraharan Lead to the Downfall of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata?

Mahabharata is the greatest tragedy of the Bharatvarsha. According to many, the sole reason for the downfall of the Kauravas was...

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Shailaja Sarangi

Mar 3, 2021
6 min

Women as Mothers in the Ramayana

Each mother in the Ramayana- Kausalya, Kaikeyi, Sumitra, Sita, Mandodari, displays a multitude of emotions...

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Life of Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar through his Poetry

Shailaja Sarangi

Jan 9, 2021
4 min

Life of Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar through his Poetry

Zafar actively wrote a number of poems which give us an idea about the events in his life. For instance...

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Kannagi - The Goddess Who Burned the Entire City of Madurai

Kirthika Nandhakumar

Dec 18, 2020
4 min

Kannagi - The Goddess Who Burned the Entire City of Madurai

One of the legendary characters is Kannagi, the calm yet courageous heroine from Ilango Adikal’s epic "Silapathikaram"...

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Deciphering Shakuntala: Mahabharata v/s Kalidasa

Deepikka Laxmi

Nov 30, 2020
6 min

Deciphering Shakuntala: Mahabharata v/s Kalidasa

In both versions, we see how women remain questionable for their actions and are character assassinated in society in general...

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Chelcy Pathak

Oct 17, 2020
2 min

An Introduction to Bengali Literature

Bengali literature and Bengali culture go hand in hand in breathing richness and value into each other.

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Devdas to Dev D: A Story Living Through Generations

Mohi Gaur

Oct 16, 2020
3 min

Devdas to Dev D: A Story Living Through Generations

Sarat Chandra Chatterjee's novel ‘Devdas’ enjoyed a broad readership, many adaptations, and many retellings.

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Mohi Gaur

Oct 15, 2020
2 min

Devdas: An Enigma and a Classic

Written in the 1900s by Sarat Chandra Chatterjee, Devdas is a story of love and loss, tenderness and turmoil, but only to be doomed.

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Acharya Sushruta: The Father of Plastic Surgery

Riya Hirani

Oct 14, 2020
3 min

Acharya Sushruta: The Father of Plastic Surgery

Did you know plastic surgery was an ancient Indian invention? Read more about the man behind it. Read this article to find out more.

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