Mahabharata

Traditional tales associated with 'Karwa Chauth'

Karwa Chauth, one of the many Hindu festivals, is a fasting ritual observed by married women who seek the longevity, prosperity and well-being of their husbands.  There are various legends and tales associated with the celebration of Karwa Chauth.

Oct 23, 2018, 13:52 PM IST

Aamir Khan's Mahabharata shelved? Here's the truth

The Mr Perfectionist of Bollywood is gearing up for his upcoming film Thugs of Hindostan.

Oct 01, 2018, 13:14 PM IST

Krishna and the Mahabharata hold lessons on the challenges of today's India

Let us call upon the wisdom of Sri Krishna to overcome our human problems and manifest our deeper Divine potential.

Sep 02, 2018, 08:56 AM IST

Sonakshi Sinha reveals why her family's bungalow is named Ramayan

The 'Dabangg' actress about the reason behind her bungalow named Ramayan while shooting for a singing reality show.

Aug 10, 2018, 06:46 AM 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

UP Deputy CM Dinesh Sharma booked for 'Sita was a test tube baby' remark

UP Dy CM Dinesh Sharma was booked for saying ''Goddess Sita was possibly the first test tube baby of India".

Jun 02, 2018, 20:40 PM IST

Tripura CM defends 'internet during Mahabharata' claim, calls critics 'narrow-minded'

Biplab Deb has said those who do not believe internet and satellites existed during Mahabharata era only want to belittle their own country. "Believe the truth," he says.

Apr 18, 2018, 14:13 PM IST

Internet, satellite existed during Mahabharata era: Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb claimed that internet and satellite are not something new but existed since the Mahabharata era. Speaking at a Regional Workshop on Computerisation and Reforms at Pragna Bhawan in Agartala, Deb said that the internet was invented by India lakhs of years ago.

Apr 18, 2018, 07:09 AM IST

Aamir Khan quashes rumours of being part of Osho project

Several reports claimed that Aamir Khan has finalised his next which would either be a film based on the life of Osho or the much anticipated 'Mahabharata' with the Baahubali director.

Mar 28, 2018, 19:25 PM IST

Don't try to pollute film industry with communal bias: Javed Akhtar

Veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar today warned "bigots" to be wary of communalising the Indian film industry, which he termed as "the citadel of secularism".

Mar 28, 2018, 14:57 PM IST

Brutally Basic Bollywood: Communalising Bollywood is absurd: Hey Ram, let Aamir Khan play Krishna

Bollywood has never been communal. Did we hear Hanuman ji complain about Salman Khan in Bajrangi Bhaijaan?

Mar 27, 2018, 20:54 PM IST

Mahabharata: Aamir Khan to play Krishna, not Rakesh Sharma or Mogul after Thugs of Hindostan?

Aamir has declined a few good offers to focus on the film based on the Mahabharata, reports suggest.

Mar 22, 2018, 08:33 AM IST

Ram Madhav sparks row as he says Draupadi was the cause of Mahabharata

BJP leader Ram Madhav has sparked a controversy with his comment on Draupadi and Mahabharata.

Dec 20, 2017, 17:15 PM IST

After Baahubali, SS Rajamouli to make Mahabharata? Here's the truth

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has been having the time of his life, lately, after the unimaginable success of magnum plus Baahubali 2: The Conclusion at the Box Office. But, what next? Recently, social media was abuzz with reports stating that the 43-year-old director will now be coming up with Mahabharata.

Sep 25, 2017, 14:59 PM IST

Mahabharata’s Karna is associated with Pitru Paksha ritual– Here’s why

This year the period of Shraadha period commenced on September 5 and will last until 19th of this month.

Sep 08, 2017, 10:35 AM IST

Sonu Sood to play modern-day Arjuna in Kannada film

Actor Sonu Sood will be playing the pivotal character of Arjuna from the Mahabharata in a Kannada film titled "Kurukshetra".

Sep 03, 2017, 15:51 PM IST

Shah Rukh Khan likes stories in the Mahabharata

Shah Rukh Khan has been reading Mahabharata for one-and-a-half years.

Jun 27, 2017, 08:34 AM IST

Another Kerala college magazine triggers controversy with poem on Kunti, `hurts Hindus' sentiments`

College Principal Azad Malaattil said that it was not their intention to hurt any sentiments.

Jun 16, 2017, 18:57 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

KRK’s tweets on Mohanlal: Here's what Prabhas has to say

However, KRK later apologised to Mohanlal on Twitter.

Apr 24, 2017, 19:50 PM IST