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
FIR lodged against BJP's Rupa Ganguly as violence rocks fourth phase of West Bengal Assembly polls
The fourth phase of West Bengal assembly elections saw many violent incidents on Monday.
Apr 25, 2016, 18:29 PM IST
Controversial poster on Varanasi walls - Uttar Pradesh as Draupadi, BJP UP chief Keshav Maurya `Krishna` and Opposition `Kauravas`
In what would rake up controversy, posters have surfaced in Varanasi depicting BJP`s new state chief Keshav Maurya as Lord Krishna.
Apr 15, 2016, 14:33 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
Know why it is important to read the Vedas!
The great Sanatam Dharma is also known as the Vaidika Dharma because it is based on the Vedas.
Feb 19, 2016, 10:32 AM IST
Muslim girl tops Ramayana exam with 93% marks, Mahabharata next target
Last year, Marryam Siddiqui, a Muslim girl, won first prize in an inter-school Bhagavad Gita competition.
Feb 12, 2016, 16:02 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
Why Draupadi laughed at Bhishma as he lay wounded on deathbed
The dialogue between Draupadi and Bhishma, who lay wounded on bed of arrows in the war-field, voluntarily waiting to breathe his last, is a notable one.
Feb 08, 2016, 16:09 PM IST
Who was wife of Mahabharata’s Karna?
Karna was married to the daughter of Duryodhana’s charioteer – Satyasena.
Jan 11, 2016, 15:44 PM IST
Thakur Anoop Singh makes India proud, wins Mr World title!
India won 11 medals in Thailand, reportedly.
Dec 02, 2015, 17:41 PM IST
Is Ashwathama of Mahabharata still alive?
A character of the Indian epic Mahabharata, Ashwatthama was the son of guru Drona and he is the grandson of the Brahmin sage Bharadwaja.
Nov 21, 2015, 21:28 PM IST
Gajendra Chauhan regrets din over his 'new' job, says it is easy to be God than FTII chief
Actor Gajendra Chauhan says he deserves a chance to justify his appointment as the FTII chief.
Oct 14, 2015, 10:26 AM IST
Case against Kannada rationalist Bhagwan for allegedly hurting religious sentiments
A case has been filed against Kannada writer and rationalist KS Bhagwan for allegedly hurting religious sentiments, police said on Wednesday.
Sep 24, 2015, 00:40 AM IST
Lord Ram's date of birth revealed
An institute has claimed that the Mahabharata and Ramayana are historical texts, not mythological epics.
Sep 19, 2015, 14:50 PM IST
Is Narendra Modi govt trying to impose RSS' hidden agenda?
At a time when the Narendra Modi government is facing allegations of imposing the hidden agenda of the RSS, one of the NDA ministers, Dr Mahesh Sharma has made a controversial remark, saying lessons from 'Mahabharata', 'Ramayana' and 'Gita' should be taught in schools and colleges.
Sep 15, 2015, 13:18 PM IST
Panel discussion on teaching Gita-Ramayan in schools - Part II
Cultural minister Mahesh Sharma has created an uproar after advocating the teaching of Gita-Ramayan in schools. Taal Thok Ke raises the question of sprinkling secularism with politics.
Sep 14, 2015, 21:05 PM IST
Panel discussion on teaching Gita-Ramayan in schools
Cultural minister Mahesh Sharma has created an uproar after advocating the teaching of Gita-Ramayan in schools. Taal Thok Ke raises the question of sprinkling secularism with politics.
Sep 14, 2015, 21:02 PM IST
