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M.T. stood with progressive ideals, says M.V. Govindan

The late writer M.T. Vasudevan Nair always stood with progressive ideals and was a fellow-traveller of Left politics, Communist Party of India State secretary M.V. “There is nothing surprising in both majority fundamentalists and minority fundamentalists and those espousing the cause of a theocratic state attacking him through new media after his death,” Mr. Govindan said. Literary works Mr. Govindan …

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Strategy to get vote bank support: BJP's V Muraleedharan slams Kerala CM's remarks on Sanatana Dharma

Deccan Chronicle

Thiruvananthapuram: Bharatiya Janata Party leader V Muraleedharan on Wednesday condemned Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's remarks on Sree Narayana Guru and Sanatana Dharma, alleging it was a strategy to gain support from organized vote banks linked to terrorists and enemies of the country. Muraleedharan also claimed that Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's statement was made based on the INDI alliance strategy …

Sanatana Dharma Vote Bjp Guru Vijayan Remarks Pinarayi

1 week, 2 days ago

Must-Watch Malayalam Films Slated for Release in 2025

ABP News

The Malayalam film industry is all set to deliver an exciting array of films in 2025, showcasing a perfect blend of artistic storytelling and stellar performances. Be prepared to mark your calendars for these highly anticipated releases: Identity Cast: Tovino Thomas, Trisha Krishnan, Vinay Rai, Aju Varghese, Archana Kavi, Reba Monica John Director: Akhil Paul and Anas Khan Release Date: …

Film Malayalam 2025 Date Release Mammootty

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Shogun, The Frog, Senna and Griselda: Top10 foreign language OTT shows of 2024

Hindustan Times

2024 was an exciting year for international television, with a diverse range of foreign-language shows hitting OTT platforms across genres. The Frog Captivating audiences with its layered storytelling, set in a small South Korean town, the series follows a mysterious summer visitor whose arrival unravels the dark secrets of the local residents. Although relatively new, Senna has been praised for …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

2024 box office: Movies like Wicked and Moana 2 weren’t the only hits.

Slate

In Slate’s annual Movie Club, film critic Dana Stevens emails with fellow critics—for 2024, Bilge Ebiri, K. Austin Collins, Alison Willmore, and Odie Henderson—about the year in cinema. And two of the year’s biggest hits, Dune: Part Two and Wicked: Part I, asked audiences to sit in the theater for around two hours and 40 minutes without blinking an eye, …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Watch: In Kuwait, PM meets duo who translated Mahabharata, Ramayana in Arabic

India Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his historic visit to Kuwait by meeting two locals who translated and published the Indian epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata, in Arabic. PM Modi was seen greeting Abdulla Al Baroun, who translated the Ramayana and Mahabharata, and Abdul Lateef Al Nesef, who published the Arabic versions, after landing in Kuwait. On his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio …

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3 weeks ago

Heeramandi to Shogun: Decoding global rise of Asian content

India Today

Asian content has taken the global stage by storm, reflecting a seismic shift in the entertainment industry's landscape. From historical dramas to action-packed epics, shows and films like Heeramandi, Shōgun, RRR, and Parasite have captured audiences' imaginations across continents. Bhansali’s signature opulent style, combined with a gripping narrative, has captivated audiences worldwide, cementing Heeramandi as a cultural phenomenon. Shogun The …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Upendra's metaphorical take on Ramayana: Rama is soul and Ravana is thoughts

India Today

Kannada film UI actor-director Upendra, in an exclusive chat with India Today Digital, delved into his metaphorical interpretation of epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Rama represents the soul, Sita our thinking, golden deer our desire and Ravana, our thoughts - making it eternally relevant.” Upendra’s highly-awaited film, UI, is set to hit theatres on December 20. The film features …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Epics for children | The greatest wonder in the world

New Indian Express

Towards the end of their 12-year-long exile, the Pandavas were residing in Dwaitavana. He found a lake and was about to drink the water when an invisible voice said, “This lake is mine. He did not suspect that the water could be poisoned because his dead brothers looked healthy. After some time, he too went into the lake to drink …

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1 month ago

Epics for Children | A healthy mind in a healthy body

New Indian Express

A brilliant mind in a sick and weak body will not be able to continue its brilliance for long, while a superbly developed body will not be able to achieve much if the mind is undeveloped. One of the practices that has been used to develop and control our mind and body since times immemorial is yoga. The word yoga …

Yoga Body Mind Hatha Yoga

1 month, 1 week ago

"He's a mythic figure": Gingrich fawns over Trump after Zuckerberg visit

Salon

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich likened Donald Trump to heroes of ancient epics in a fawning interview with Fox News’s Kellyanne Conway. During a stop by "Hannity" on Friday, Gingrich rationalized Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s meeting with Trump as a sign that the Facebook boss understood the president-elect's special place in the world. “I think the only way you can …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Script-writing most difficult part of film-making: Prakash Jha

Hindustan Times

Dehradun, Noted filmmaker Prakash Jha on Friday said writing the script of a film is the most difficult part of filmmaking. Script-writing most difficult part of film-making: Prakash Jha Jha said he drafts his films several times over and lets them pass through rigorous scrutiny by the best script writers of the industry before they are finalised. Once a film's …

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Gladiator: A timeless epic that continues to resonate

Hindustan Times

November 15 sees the release of Gladiator II, Ridley Scott’s long-awaited sequel to the Oscar-winning smash hit Gladiator. Paul Mescal plays the lead in Gladiator 2 What Gladiator is about Gladiator tells the story of Maximus Decimus Meridius, a loyal Roman general who loses everything after being betrayed by the power-hungry Emperor Commodus. Gladiator II stars Paul Mescal in his …

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2 months ago

Stephen Fry's ‘Odyssey’: The appeal of epics, legends and myths

Live Mint

Retelling myths and epics for contemporary readers is one of the easiest and, if you are lucky, most lucrative route to a writing career. Even as scholars dissect these departures from the original and argue over the politics of Fry’s decisions, it is worth going back to a fundamental question: Why does the appeal of epics, legends and myths refuse …

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2 months ago

Epics for children|Ramcharitmanas, the pinnacle of Bhakti

New Indian Express

Around the eighth century, a movement was started by Adi Shankaracharya to revive the influence of the Vedas among the Hindus. In South India, the Bhakti movement started in response to these factors. In the 11th century came Ramanuja, who has been called the most influential saint of the Bhakti movement. He was responsible for spreading the Bhakti movement outside …

Bhakti Ramananda

2 months ago

Bibek Debroy: Of economics, epics and erudition

Live Mint

It was the day after Diwali. Just the day before, Bibek Debroy, in his inimitable style, had wished everyone a happy Deepavali with a customary limerick: Deepavali, today’s festive day; To wish each other and also to pray; May lights bring all that is well; flickering of lamps and the temple bell. Little surprise then that among the many books …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Suriya's 'Kanguva' Takes a Bold Leap into the Past: A Journey Through Time

Hindustan Times

The article highlights the upcoming Tamil film 'Kanguva' and its director, Siva. The movie is a futuristic take on the classic film 'Braveheart' and 'The Lord of the Rings'. It features an ensemble cast including Bobby Deol, Disha Patani, and Suriya. The film is produced by K E Gnanavel Raja, V Vamsi Krishna Reddy, and Pramod Uppalapati and is backed …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

A Symphony of Science Fiction and Mythology: Rahasyam Idam Jagath Captivates the Audience

News 18

The upcoming film Rahasyam Idam Jagath has generated significant buzz due to its intriguing promotional content. Directed by Komal R Bharadwaj, the film blends science fiction and mythology, promising a unique and immersive experience for the audience. The director emphasizes the film's fresh approach to storytelling, drawing inspiration from classic mythological films like Karthikeya and Hanuman. The cast, led by …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

States Announce Public Holidays for Valmiki Jayanti

Live Mint

States across India will celebrate Valmiki Jayanti with public holidays on October 17, 2024. The holiday will commemorate the birth anniversary of the legendary poet Maharshi Valmiki and will allow people to participate in the celebrations and remember his contributions to Indian culture and literature.

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

The history of non-Victorian AFL grand finals — Port Adelaide's spiteful win over Brisbane and a pair of epics between Sydney and West Coast

ABC

Brisbane ensured the end of an 18-year drought when it prevailed over Geelong to reach the grand final last weekend. Saturday's AFL grand final between the Lions and Sydney Swans will be the first time since 2006 where the premiership has been decided between two teams based outside Victoria. Brisbane and Port had built up a legitimate rivalry as the …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tom Parker Bowles: This is how the King and Queen really eat

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Queen’s son, Tom Parker …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Aditi Maheshwari Goyal – “Publishing is in flux after the pandemic”

Hindustan Times

Vani Prakashan has entered its sweet sixties. The Vani Prakashan group’s massive backlist, which includes Bharatiya Jnanpith and Yatra Books, required a great deal of care and attention to detail. Whether it is Karl Marx’s Das Kapital or Russian epics like Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina, readers have responded enthusiastically to literary translations. It took decades of hard work from the …

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4 months, 1 week ago

‘Manteswamy Kavya Prayoga’ brings a female voice to oral epic

The Hindu

Manteswamy Kavya has been one of the most celebrated oral epics of Karnataka. For the present times In the contemporary context, Manteswamy Kavya remains highly relevant as it echoes themes of social justice, equality, and the fight against oppression. In an age where issues like caste discrimination, gender inequality, and religious intolerance persist, one such recent art piece that takes …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Francis Ford Coppola deliberately cast ‘cancelled’ actors in ‘Megalopolis to resist Hollywood’s ‘woke narrative’

The Hindu

Francis Ford Coppola’s upcoming epic, Megalopolis, has been making waves ahead of its September 27 release, not just for its ambitious narrative but also for its controversial casting choices. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Coppola revealed that he deliberately cast actors who had been “canceled” at some point, aiming to avoid his film being dismissed as “some woke …

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M.T. stood with progressive ideals, says M.V. Govindan

Strategy to get vote bank support: BJP's V Muraleedharan slams Kerala CM's remarks on Sanatana Dharma

Must-Watch Malayalam Films Slated for Release in 2025

Shogun, The Frog, Senna and Griselda: Top10 foreign language OTT shows of 2024

2024 box office: Movies like Wicked and Moana 2 weren’t the only hits.

Watch: In Kuwait, PM meets duo who translated Mahabharata, Ramayana in Arabic

Heeramandi to Shogun: Decoding global rise of Asian content

Upendra's metaphorical take on Ramayana: Rama is soul and Ravana is thoughts

Epics for children | The greatest wonder in the world

Epics for Children | A healthy mind in a healthy body

"He's a mythic figure": Gingrich fawns over Trump after Zuckerberg visit

Script-writing most difficult part of film-making: Prakash Jha

Gladiator: A timeless epic that continues to resonate

Stephen Fry's ‘Odyssey’: The appeal of epics, legends and myths

Epics for children|Ramcharitmanas, the pinnacle of Bhakti

Bibek Debroy: Of economics, epics and erudition

Suriya's 'Kanguva' Takes a Bold Leap into the Past: A Journey Through Time

A Symphony of Science Fiction and Mythology: Rahasyam Idam Jagath Captivates the Audience

States Announce Public Holidays for Valmiki Jayanti

The history of non-Victorian AFL grand finals — Port Adelaide's spiteful win over Brisbane and a pair of epics between Sydney and West Coast

Tom Parker Bowles: This is how the King and Queen really eat

Aditi Maheshwari Goyal – “Publishing is in flux after the pandemic”

‘Manteswamy Kavya Prayoga’ brings a female voice to oral epic

Francis Ford Coppola deliberately cast ‘cancelled’ actors in ‘Megalopolis to resist Hollywood’s ‘woke narrative’