8+ min ago (139+ words) "Just as a tiny seed contains within it the essence of an entire tree, a few luminous verses can reveal the heart of a vast sastra." It is with this insight that Nithin Sridhar approaches the Manusmriti in his Chatuh Shloki Manusmriti. A particularly illuminating section of the book is Sridhar's explanation of dharma. Instead of confining it to legal or moral definitions, he engages with the term through an expansive lens informed by classical sources such as the Mahanarayana Upanishad, Mahabharata, Vaisesika Sutra, and Parasara Smrti. This passage brings out sastra's role as a normative guide for human conduct. Sridhars commentary follows the traditional bhasya style of interpretation deeply rooted in classical Indian exegesis, yet he does not shy away from contemporary debates. (The writer is an author and columnist); views are personal Page generated in 0.1618 seconds....

1+ day, 14+ hour ago (379+ words) My memories of Dharam ji cannot be described in a few sentences-they would fill an entire book. I met Dharam ji through my father-in-law, Hemant Kumar. He always treated me like a family member and was very protective, saying things like, "Idhar nahi jaana, isse nahi baat karna," and so My memories of Dharam ji cannot be described in a few sentences-they would fill an entire book I met Dharam ji through my father-in-law, Hemant Kumar He always treated me like a family member and was very protective, saying things like, "Idhar nahi jaana, isse nahi baat karna," and so on." I still clearly remember that once, while we were shooting in Nasik, he was playing with my younger daughter Payel on his lap, and suddenly he said, "Let"s marry off Payel to my younger son Bobby." I started…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago (221+ words) One question was asked on 28 November at IFFI 2025. What did a festival's last day mean when cinema extended far beyond the moment of its closing ceremony? After nine days of screenings, conversations and artistic exchanges, the 56th International Film Festival of India ended with a reflective mood. Later, Sikkimese filmmaker Tribeny Rai engaged with audiences about Shape of Momos under Indian Panorama, describing the work of building cinema in a young regional industry and the responsibility of portraying everyday Sikkimese life with accuracy. Her participation added to the festival's ongoing conversation on regional filmmaking. A concise cultural segment followed, spotlighting the Northeast through a showcase curated by Ranjit Gogoi. The performance honoured the musical legacy of Bhupen Hazarika, SD Burman, RD Burman, Zubeen Garg and Papon, underscoring the region's deep imprint on India's artistic history. The ceremony then turned to Karnataka's…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago (582+ words) Cinema has rare days when it seems to gather its entire history, its present voice, and its future ambition into a single frame. At IFFI 2025, 27 November became that frame, where filmmakers, audiences, archivists, students, families and global storytellers crossed paths in a way that felt almost like a summit of cinematic purpose. A simple question seemed to rise on its own: what shape does cinema take when so many eras and visions converge at one moment? The festival moved through tributes, restorations, discoveries and milestones with a depth that invited everyone present to see cinema as lived memory, cultural inheritance and an evolving dialogue. The gala premi're welcomed Rajendra Talak and his ensemble: Priyanka Talak, Deep Sawant, Shishir Sharma, Mukesh Ghatwal, Sonia Shirsat, Omar De Loila Pereira, Lulu Fortes, Dr Hubert Gomes, Dr Jeetendra Nagarsekar, Vardhan Dhaimodkar, Anil Baindur, Ajit…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago (262+ words) Actor Celina Jaitly, who has filed a domestic violence complaint in a local court here alleging abuse at the hands of her Austrian husband Peter Haag, on Tuesday said she never thought she will be left alone in "the middle of the strongest and most turbulent storm. Jaitly's brother Actor Celina Jaitly, who has filed a domestic violence complaint in a local court here alleging abuse at the hands of her Austrian husband Peter Haag, on Tuesday said she never thought she will be left alone in "the middle of the strongest and most turbulent storm" Jaitly's brother (Rtd) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly has been in detention in the Middle East since 2024, and the actor has appealed to the Government to help her in getting him back Sharing the post on her Instagram handle on Tuesday, the actor said she will…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago (262+ words) Actor Celina Jaitly, who has filed a domestic violence complaint in a local court here alleging abuse at the hands of her Austrian husband Peter Haag, on Tuesday said she never thought she will be left alone in "the middle of the strongest and most turbulent storm. Jaitly's brother Actor Celina Jaitly, who has filed a domestic violence complaint in a local court here alleging abuse at the hands of her Austrian husband Peter Haag, on Tuesday said she never thought she will be left alone in "the middle of the strongest and most turbulent storm" Jaitly's brother (Rtd) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly has been in detention in the Middle East since 2024, and the actor has appealed to the Government to help her in getting him back Sharing the post on her Instagram handle on Tuesday, the actor said she will…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago (632+ words) The evening's programme on 18 November opened up with the inauguration of a photo exhibition tracing the life and artistic journey of Pandit Shambhu Maharaj, while also highlighting the evolution of Kathak in the decades following Independence....

1+ week, 17+ hour ago (196+ words) A British Indian scientist's political satire exploring the complexities of identity and migration set over a decade ago has coincidentally hit the London stage in the week when UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveiled a far-reaching overhaul of the country's immigration system. Vivek Nityananda, a lecturer at the University of Newcastle with a multi-disciplinary research expertise studying insect behaviour, wrote "I Dream of Theresa May' to capture the so-called "hostile environment" for migrants overseen by the former Conservative Party home secretary and Prime Minister. "The play reflects on competing ideas of Britishness and the challenges and triumphs of being a queer migrant, with urgent themes that continue to dominate the headlines. However, it's a satire with plenty of room for laughter, and I hope audiences will also come away with lots to think about," he said. Nityananda, who grew up…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (428+ words) gold and silver paint are used across the 56 images to portray scenes that range from quiet worship to violent battles ......

1+ week, 1+ day ago (346+ words) Upon finishing Dr Himanshu Asnani's The Forest of Love, I couldn't help but think, "This story will remain with me for a long while.' The novel stands as a philosophical tour de force, compelling the reader into deep contemplation. It is rare to come across a work that weaves history, fiction, philosophy, and emotion so seamlessly, yet Dr Asnani does so with remarkable ease. His intent, perhaps, is to immerse the reader in the textures of history, the sweetness of Bhakti, the intricacies of human emotion, and the subtleties of philosophical depth, all at once. He achieves this brilliantly, crafting a true literary Rasayanam. The novel approaches morality with commendable balance, portraying even its darker characters through a lens of understanding rather than judgment. The author perceives, with philosophical clarity, that every human soul contains both virtue and flaw. He…...