Ramayana

Will be cautious while adapting Ramayana for big screen: Kunal Kohli

"I have found my actors. The cast is ready and soon I'll be making that announcement soon. I didn't consider any of the people I worked with. I wanted to make it with fresh faces," he said.

Aug 16, 2018, 16:54 PM IST

Devdutt Pattanaik retells Krishna's tale in his new book

The book is published by Penguin India. 

Jul 03, 2018, 15:47 PM IST

Test tube baby concept prevailed during Ramayana era too, says UP Deputy CM; cites Sita as example

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma had on Thursday said that journalism began during the times of Mahabharata.

Jun 01, 2018, 13:22 PM IST

Ram abducted Sita, says Gujarat board Sanskrit school book; text replete with errors

A textbook used by Gujarat board to teach Sanskrit in Class XII has come under fire for stating that it was Lord Ram who abducted Sita and not Ravana.  

Jun 01, 2018, 12:26 PM IST

MoU signed with UP govt on Rs 500-cr Ramayana film: Producers

The MoU was sealed at the UP Investors Summit 2018, today, according to a statement by the producer Madhu Mantena.

Feb 22, 2018, 23:06 PM IST

Renuka Chowdhury files privilege motion against Kiren Rijiju for 'objectionable' social media post

Rijiju had posted a video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi giving the Ramayana reference while Renuka Chowdhury laughed in Rajya Sabha.

Feb 09, 2018, 09:53 AM IST

Ramayana festival begins with an aim to enhance India-Asean ties, PM Modi 'delighted'

Epic Indian saga Ramayana is a popular theme for theatre presentation in Asean countries.

 

Jan 20, 2018, 14:20 PM IST

Honorary doctorate to weaver for depicting Ramayana on sari

Little did Biren Kumar Basak of Nadia district imagine that his intricate artwork depicting seven episodes of Ramayana on a six-yard sari could get him an honorary doctorate from a UK-based university after two long decades.

Nov 23, 2017, 12:53 PM IST

Now, police don 'Ramayana' costume to create awareness on road safety

To draw attention of the public, Haryana Police on Friday donned 'Ramayana' costumes to impart lessons on road safety.

Sep 29, 2017, 23:54 PM IST

After 'Mahabharata,' it's time for 'Ramayana' to hit big screens

After the confirmation of 'Mahabharata' being adapted for the big screen with a whopping budget of Rs 1000 crore, three of India's well known film producers are coming together to make a live-action movie on 'Ramayana' on a budget of Rs 500 crores.

May 10, 2017, 17:20 PM IST

Lord Ram and Lakshman’s conversation on 5 intriguing questions of life

Finding Lord Ram alone and relaxed, Lakshman, his devoted younger brother, approaches him with humility and curiosity.

Apr 26, 2017, 11:13 AM IST

Rakhi Sawant in trouble, arrest warrant issued against actress over controversial Valmiki remark

The controversial Bollywood actress Rakhi Sawant seems to have invited trouble for her over her objectionable remark against sage Valmiki. The motor-mouth actress has kicked off a controversy and an arrest warrant has been issued against her.

Apr 03, 2017, 09:46 AM IST

Ram Setu was built naturally or was man-made - ICHR's pilot project to 'ascertain'

Ram Setu is a continuous stretch of limestone shoals that runs from Pamban Island near Rameshwaram in South India to Mannar Island off the northern coast of Sri Lanka. 

Mar 24, 2017, 17:22 PM IST

Gurmeet Choudhary and Debina all set to become parents!

Gurmeet and Debina aren’t awaiting the arrival of their biological child but are all set to welcome two orphaned girls from Bihar.

Mar 07, 2017, 08:20 AM IST

Kullu keeps centuries of tradition alive by playing Holi for 40 days

The pre-Holi festival of Basant begins in Kullu with the procession of the palanquin of Local deity Ragunath.

Feb 02, 2017, 17:01 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

Ramayana: Why Sita refused to leave Lanka with Hanuman?

Sita was held captive in Ashoka Vatika, one of the most beautiful gardens ever designed on earth.

Nov 24, 2016, 10:49 AM IST

Actor Mukesh Rawal found dead on railway tracks

Mukesh Rawal was reportedly run-over by a train while crossing railway tracks.

Nov 17, 2016, 08:46 AM IST

Lord Rama’s father King Dasharatha was cursed by an old couple- Here’s why

According to legend, while Dasharatha was in the death-bed, he recalled an episode from the days of his youth when he rode to a forest for hunting.

Nov 10, 2016, 15:16 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi targets Pakistan in Lucknow's Dussehra address, says can't spare nations who support terror

Breaking from the tradition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attended the historic Aishbagh Ramlila in Lucknow on Dussehra.

Oct 11, 2016, 22:30 PM IST