Don't mock India's scientific past!

It is important to approach the belief of people in ancient India's achievements with a sense of proportion, balance and empathy, argues B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.Illustration:......

Sita decides to live or die on her own terms

'On as many as two occasions, Sita is called upon to take a test to establish her integrity and loyalty to Rama and on both the occasions she opts for a course of action on her own terms,' points......

Would ancient India have supported Section 377?

Devdutt Pattanaik, who has simplified ancient Indian scriptures for millions of readers, highlights what our scriptures have to say about homosexuals and transgenders.Illustration: Uttam......

When Gods lose their immunity...

'There are several stories in the Mahabharata where kings drunk on their power are banished to hell.''The story of Krishna and Kamsa is a case in point and the Ramayana, at its very core, is a......