A scene from ‘Ramyug’.
Why has it proven so difficult for Indian creators to match the popularity of Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan and B.R. Chopra’s Mahabharat ?
One of the first things you notice about Kunal Kohli’s
Ramyug (the first episode of which premiered on MX Player recently) is that hardly any actor on display seems to be comfortable with the task at hand. Perhaps it’s because the task itself is ill-defined: with the gym torsos on display and the emphasis on special effects,
Ramyug clearly wants to be a vaguely modernised retelling of the
Ramayana, a
A saga for the ages: People share their personal experiences with the story of Ramayana
A saga for the ages: People share their personal experiences with the story of Ramayana
We spoke to 5 people about their experiences with the Ramayana and the impact it had on their lives. Their answers brought back a lot of memories and proved that our love for the epic transcends the barriers of time and age.
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Ramayana is a timeless epic which we all have loved since our childhood. It’s a tale of love, sacrifice, duty and the ultimate victory of good over evil. The Ramayana has been told and retold many times and in many ways, but its teachings remain relevant to this very day.
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Your Weekend Planner May 7: Salman turns messiah for daily wagers, Malaika s yoga tips
Your Weekend Planner May 7: Salman turns messiah for daily wagers, Malaika s yoga tips
While the Covid numbers blur and stop making sense, it is important to take a break from all the gloom and doom.
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Salman turns messiah for daily wagers, Malaika s yoga tips. (Photos: Instagram)
Dear Reader,
There s no news but bad news. Corona continues to glide around killing thousands and infecting lakhs every day in India. However, while the numbers blur and stop making sense, it is important to take a break from all the gloom and doom. First on our list this weekend is a compilation of what went viral, and what will make you smile. Head over to the section for some - albeit short-lived - joy.