Archive for 2009
Caught in a Whirlpool
The death of a young boy called Abhimanyu on the 13th day of the war at Kurushetra has triggered many a folklore.
Gods of the little tradition
Every village has its own mythology that is different from the one imposed by the mainstream, often urban, culture.
What women wanted
Tales of women who inhabited the spiritual landscape of India are not very common but extremely inspiring.
Caste Again
Caste viewed in a rebirth framework is very different from caste viewed in a one-life framework.
Battle between Shikhandi and Bhisma
An illustration that was published in Brunch, Hindustan Times, on Sunday 13 Nov 2009
Goddesses of Fate and Retribution
Through the idea of Hubris and Fates and Nemesis, the Greeks ensured success did not go to their heads.
Jai Ho!
The mythic connection between Rehman’s Oscar acceptance speech, the song ‘Jai ho’ and the word ‘Jai’.
Interviewing Wendy Doniger
Not the ‘media-edited’ one that was published in Sunday Midday, 25 Oct 2009