What distinguishes Indian storytelling is the emphasis on the aesthetic experience. The story is supposed to churn our mind and produce...
9 months ago

Devdutt Pattanaik, a renowned writer who specialises in mythology and culture, shares his perspective on the Manusmriti and the Caste System.
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Devdutt Pattanaik, a renowned writer who specialises in mythology and culture, delves into the evolution of sculptures from Mauryan pillars to bronze Natarajas...
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The Sahitya Akademi's decision to invite Devdutt Pattanaik to speak at its upcoming seminar on “Indian Mythology: Memory, Retellings, and Translations” has...
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Buddhism and Jainism are about monastic orders until they become tantrik.
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Author Devdutt Pattanaik explains what is the concept of 'Aryavarta' and how it relates to the geography of the modern republic of India.
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The Indian subcontinent was subject to various foreign invasions. How did that affect Indian culture? What is the difference between...
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On Friday (15th November), Sahitya Akademi (an autonomous body under the Union Ministry of Culture) cancelled a seminar after social media...
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Sahitya Akademi, an autonomous body under the Union Ministry of Culture, has invited Devdutt Pattanaik, with a history of abusing women, for the inaugural...
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The discussion centered on Pattanaik's exploration of the Harappan Civilization's enduring impact on Indian culture and thought.
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