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On Krishna’s chariot stands Shikhandi

Westernization has not changed bedroom habits; it has simply led to an embarrassed denial of our sacred scriptures.

Applied Mythology Articles Hinduism Indian Mythology Mahabharata Queer

Jul 12, 2009
Love for Baldur

He was the gentlest of Viking gods in whose memory people kiss under the mistletoe.

Articles World Mythology

Jul 9, 2009
Proactive Garuda

A good worker is one who anticipates …not one who reacts

Applied Mythology Articles Business

Jul 9, 2009
What is unnatural?

The word â€˜unnaturalâ€™ that is found in IPC 377 cannot have an Indian origin.

Articles Greek Indian Mythology Oriya

Jul 5, 2009
Queer Sexuality and Indian Culture

Queer ideas have always expressed themselves in the sacred scriptures of India.

Applied Mythology Articles Indian Mythology Queer

Jul 3, 2009
Did Homosexuality exist in ancient India?

Homosexuals existed but were almost invisible in Indian history

Applied Mythology Articles Buddhism Europe Hinduism Jainism Queer

Jun 30, 2009
Two Truths of a Tale

Modern storytelling has reduced mythological tales into mere entertainment. Dismay leads to exploration and from exploration comes this essay.

Articles Modern Mythmaking

Jun 25, 2009
Etana and Adapa

Two stories from ancient Mesopotamia

Articles World Mythology

Jun 25, 2009
Swan Lake

The way swans and geese are seen in Indian mythology is quite different from the way it is seen in Western mythology.

Articles Europe Greek World Mythology

Apr 28, 2009
Escape from Put

An exploration of the idea of ancestors and ghosts in Hindu mythology.

Articles Indian Mythology

Apr 28, 2009
Two Pair of Twins

A Greek tale of four children, two mortal, two immortal, two boys, and two girls.

Articles Greek World Mythology

Apr 28, 2009
Everybody tells a story

Storytelling informs us how to see the world.

Articles Modern Mythmaking Stories

Apr 27, 2009
Pregnant King on Stage in Chennai

An play based of my first fiction book will be staged in Chennai this month…

Applied Mythology Articles

Apr 21, 2009
Sita, Wild yet Demure

Is Sita a demure wife or a wild goddess who chooses to be domesticated?

Articles Indian Mythology Ramayana

Apr 12, 2009
Daughters of Eve

Stories of women in the Bible who took tough decisions.

Articles World Mythology

Apr 12, 2009
Horse Headed Beings

Hayagriva is a demon as well as a god in Hindu Mythology.

Articles Indian Mythology South India Vedic

Mar 31, 2009