Indian Epics

Mahabharata movie series: Aamir Khan gears up for Rs 1000 crore film?

The big budget film will be co-produced by Mukesh Ambani, reports suggest.

 

Mar 21, 2018, 11:46 AM IST

Diwali 2017: Tales associated with the festival of lights

People soak in the colours of festivities by getting dressed in new bright clothes, fine jewellery and complimenting accessories.

Oct 16, 2017, 11:27 AM IST

Why Devavrata came to be known as Bhishma?

Born to King Shantanu and Ganga, Bhishma was named Devavrata.

Apr 12, 2017, 14:47 PM IST

Surpanakha - A destructive demoness from the Ramayana or tormented woman?

It was time that Surpanakha got her chance to tell her story of repression, rage, revenge -- and eventual redemption. 

Jan 17, 2017, 08:43 AM IST

Mahabharata to be broadcasted on All India Radio

With Mahabharata on AIR, listeners can record a different thrill and experience.

Dec 19, 2016, 08:13 AM IST

The place where Shri Rama met Shabari is in modern day Gujarat

While Rama was on his mission along with brother Lakshmana to locate his beloved wife Sita, he came across Shabari, who had heard accounts of his kindness.

Jun 03, 2016, 15:34 PM IST

Mahabharata’s Bhima is related to Lord Hanuman – Here’s how

Bhima was born to Pandu’s first wife Kunti after she had invoked Vayu Devata.

May 25, 2016, 11:28 AM IST

How THESE mothers changed the face of EPICS in India!

If father is the head of the family, then mothers are the heart of the family. It is your mother who dexterously manages the house and the outside world without a flicker of tiredness.

May 07, 2016, 11:32 AM IST

Mahabharata’s Bhima was married to a rakshasi – Do you know who she is

Many of us are not familiar with Hidimbi, whose selflessness contributed a lot to the victory of the Pandavas against the Kauravas.

May 05, 2016, 12:37 PM IST

Eleven lesser known facts about Ravana that will amaze you

Ravana was so obsessed he was with the idea winning Sita’s heart that he chose the path of self-destruction.

Apr 14, 2016, 13:22 PM IST

Why was Draupadi married to five brothers – Here’s the real reason

Draupadi had rejected Karna owing to his background (he was a Sut-Putra meaning son of a charioteer).

Apr 12, 2016, 16:43 PM IST

Mahabharata: Who was the only Kaurava to oppose Draupadi’s vastraharan?

Vikarna warned his brothers that they would invite their own downfall by committing the sin of outraging Draupadi’s modesty.

 

Feb 09, 2016, 16:34 PM IST

Ramayana: 10 lessons the epic taught us

There are various interpretations of the Ramayana. Here’s one way of looking at it.

Feb 01, 2016, 16:07 PM IST