Goa philatelist has a collection of Ramayana-themed stamps released in India and south-east Asian countries

Goa philatelist has a collection of Ramayana-themed stamps released in India and south-east Asian countries

A maxi-card from Ramesh Kumar MR’s collection   | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Philatelist MR Ramesh Kumar speaks of his collection of Ramayana-themed stamps with much excitement. “India has not brought out too many stamps based on the Ramayana. There are probably 10-12 stamps, but countries such as Indonesia, Thailand and Nepal have brought out several. […]

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State Gallery of Art Hyderabad showcases Vishakha Hardikar’s artworks that have playful touches of pop culture

State Gallery of Art Hyderabad showcases Vishakha Hardikar’s artworks that have playful touches of pop culture

Artist Vishakha Hardikar’s depiction of Sita’s swayamvar Art need not necessarily be serious or obscure. A work of art can be entertaining and engaging, a conversation starter. Imagine Sita’s swayamvar depicted in an artistic style that borrows from traditional folklore and incorporates elements of pop culture and comics. The kings who could not lift and […]

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Natyadharmi 22: Where Ravana took the centre stage

Natyadharmi 22: Where Ravana took the centre stage

Ask any Koodiyattam actor who his favourite character is and the answer will invariably be Ravana. Pose that question to a connoisseur and you may get the same answer. The fact is that Ramayana’s villain is the protagonist in Koodiyattam, and other traditional theatre forms of Kerala. Ravana offers the biggest challenge and the greatest […]

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Adipurush teaser: Hindu values ridiculed, says VHP

Adipurush teaser: Hindu values ridiculed, says VHP

The Vishva Hindu Parishad on Wednesday raised objections to the portrayal of Lord Ram, Lakshman and Ravana in the teaser of Adipurush. The Vishva Hindu Parishad on Wednesday raised objections to the portrayal of Lord Ram, Lakshman and Ravana in the teaser of Adipurush. The Vishva Hindu Parishad on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 raised objections […]

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