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Mountains to Climb
Omar Abdullah knows too well that winning the J&K elections is only the first hurdle.
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October 21, 2024
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One Man, Many Versions
He is a blessing; he is a provider-a section of society has managed to form an emotional connect with Raavan.
8 min |
October 21, 2024
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Redemption of the Cursed
What is the secret behind Raavan's 11th head?
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October 21, 2024
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When Rains Came to Lanka
From designing his own string instrument to inventing the bow of the violin and creating the first ragas, Raavan was known as an artist par excellence.
7 min |
October 21, 2024
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The Clash of Narratives
The personification of Raavan as a Dravidian king and a symbol of resistance plays a vital role in Tamil Nadu's political history
6 min |
October 21, 2024
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Beyond the Binaries of Good and Evil
Raavan has remained the quintessential villain in our cinema. It's time to look beyond the binaries and explore his multifaceted character.
6 min |
October 21, 2024
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Dunes of Grief
In Mandore, a desert town, the loss of a son-in-law has survived all jubilation over the narrative of good over evil. The town still mourns the killing of Raavan.
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October 21, 2024
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'Raavan Conquered, Ram Set Free'
The Sun God appears on stage to provide answers to the questions that Luv and Kush ask of their father, Ram. He states, \"Every story has a hero and an anti-hero.
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October 21, 2024
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More than the Hero
Raavan, a 2010 film by Mani Ratnam, questions the tenacity of the moral code and the politics of empathy
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October 21, 2024
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The Intimacy of the Enemy
As Raavan lay dying, he told Lakshman to learn from his defeats. Ram hailed him a great scholar and said there is no enemy or enmity when the war is over
6 min |
October 21, 2024
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Beyond the Border, History Stakes its Claim Over Myth
In Sri Lanka, there is no mythological version of the Ramayana. Raavan's world was more than that.
5 min |
October 21, 2024
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Being Raavan
HOW does one become the other who embodies evil?
2 min |
October 21, 2024
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In the Island Kingdom
It was a journey Sitha had long dreamt of.
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October 21, 2024
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The Native King and the War That Never Happened
In some strands of Gond folk history, Raven is an administrative post similar to MLAs and MPs of modern-age democracy.
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October 21, 2024
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Not a Demon, but Our Own
The Asurs in Jharkhand, who hold Raavan and Mahishasur in high regard, have been protesting against burning their effigies.
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October 21, 2024
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BRAHMOS: Lethal Game Changer in IAF's Armoury
Over the years, the transformation of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has been remarkable.
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October 21, 2024
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Gujarat's Pathbreaking Renewable Energy Strategy: Assured Connectivity & Akshay Urja Setu (Single Window Clearance)
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Bhai Patel and Energy Minister Kanubhai Desai, Gujarat is committed to being a major contributor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 500 GW renewable energy by 2030, with a target of contributing over 100 GW.
2 min |
October 21, 2024
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Gond With the Wind
In the remote Adivasi regions of Vidarbha in Maharashtra, Gonds and Mandavis are staking an ancestral claim on Raavan who they believe was an Adivasi
6 min |
October 21, 2024
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The King of Counterculture
Rejecting the notion of Raavan as a villain signifies a persistent need to challenge the dominant narrative while remaining part of it s
5 min |
October 21, 2024
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In The World of Tamils
The ordinary Tamil carries the image of Raavan as an extraordinarily accomplished person coming to an inglorious end because of his irrational passion for a woman who detests him
7 min |
October 21, 2024
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Build Me a Temple
With many groups challenging the tradition of burning Raavan's effigies, an interesting counter-narrative emerges
2 min |
October 21, 2024
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Myth to Realpolitik
Will the competing images of Ram and Raavan influence India's political future?
2 min |
October 21, 2024
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Raavan Redux
This anti-hero's many dimensions have resisted the imposition of a singular narrative of him.
2 min |
October 21, 2024
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Pillars of Viksit Bharat 2024
The Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat 2047' represents a complete blueprint for the country’s prosperity during its Amrit Kaal towards attaining resolutions made for Aatmanirbhar Bharat’
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October 11, 2024
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Innovation in Healthcare Products
Vatsal Desai pioneering the path to healthier living in a growing India
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October 11, 2024
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A Master Weaver of Heart Health
In the intricate tapestry of interventional cardiology, Dr Vashisth Das stands out as a master weaver, deftly navigating the delicate threads of life and technology to mend hearts and restore hope
2 min |
October 11, 2024
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Viksit Bharat 2047: Empowering India through Education & Self-Reliance
As India approaches 2047, the centenary of its independence, the dream of a “Viksit Bharat” – a fully developed, selfsufficient, and inclusive nation – is steadily turning into reality.
4 min |
October 11, 2024
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Revolutionising New Age Learning
A visionary leader and an educationist par excellence, GS Patnaik shares with the Outlook Group his approach towards driving Value-based and holistic learning initiatives
2 min |
October 11, 2024
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Pioneering Social Transformation
Achyuta Samanta dedicated to bringing about social change through education and social services for people at the grassroots level
2 min |
October 11, 2024
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A Vision for Developed India
The concept of Viksit Bharat” Developed India) embodies the aspiration for a prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable India. The framework for achieving this ambitious but achievable goal, in my opinion, can be articulated through some key pillars that serve as the foundation for national progress
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