Raavan Redux: The Anti-Hero’s Many Dimensions
The character of Raavan has resisted the imposition of a singular narrative of him
Ram Vs Raavan: From Myth To Realpolitik
Will the competing images of Ram and Raavan influence India’s political future?
Countering The Traditional Raavan Narrative
With many groups challenging the tradition of burning Raavan’s effigies, an interesting counter-narrative emerges
Raavan In The World Of Tamils
The ordinary Tamil carries the image of Raavan as an extraordinarily accomplished person coming to an inglorious end because of his irrational passion for a woman who detests him
Raavan, The King Of Counterculture
Rejecting the notion of Raavan as a villain signifies a persistent need to challenge the dominant narrative while remaining part of it
Tracing An Adivasi Ancestry Line to Raavan
In the remote Adivasi regions of Vidarbha in Maharashtra, Gonds and Mandavis are staking an ancestral claim on Raavan who they believe was an Adivasi
For Asurs Of Jharkhand, Raavan Is Not A Demon, But Their Own
The Asurs in Jharkhand, who hold Raavan and Mahishasur in high regard, have been protesting against burning their effigies
The Native King Raavan And The War That Never Happened
In some strands of Gond folk history, Raven is an administrative post similar to MLAs and MPs of modern-age democracy
Why People Cry When Raavan Dies
Those who have come on stage to enact the king who abducted Sita perhaps know that the legacy of Raavan extends more than what a stage or a performance can hold
In Sri Lanka, History Stakes Its Claim Over The Raavan Myth
In Sri Lanka, there is no mythological version of the Ramayana. Raavan’s world was more than that
The Wisdom Of Raavan
As Raavan lay dying, Ram told Lakshman to learn from his defeats. Ram hailed him a great scholar and said there is no enemy or enmity when the war is over
Raavan, The Consummate Musician
From designing his own string instrument to inventing the bow of the violin and creating the first ragas, Raavan was known as an artist par excellence
Raavan Retold: Looking Beyond The Villain Archetype
Raavan has remained the quintessential villain in our cinema. It’s time to look beyond the binaries and explore his multifaceted character
‘Raavan Conquered, Ram Set Free’ | Interview With Ashutosh Rana
Ashutosh Rana speaks to Outlook on his performance as Raavan in Humare Ram
The Town That Mourns Raavan
In Mandore, a desert town, the loss of a son-in-law has survived all jubilation over the narrative of good over evil. The town still mourns the killing of Raavan.
Raavan As A Symbol Resistance
The personification of Raavan as a Dravidian king and a symbol of resistance plays a vital role in Tamil Nadu’s political history
Did Raavan Really Have 11 Heads?
Inspired by the 12th-century Kamba Ramayanam by Tamil poet Kamban, Valmiki’s Ramayana and Shashi Raj Kavoor’s play Ekadashanana, a dance performance boldly challenges the traditional portrayal of Raavan.
Made To Be Burnt, But Raavan Effigies Tell Many Stories
Every year, after Rakshabandhan in August, for three months, the entire stretch of two-three kilometres in Tatarpur comes alive. On the pavements, dividers and beneath the metro bridge, hundreds of artisans—ordinary men and women, known as ‘Raavanwalas’—are seen giving shape to Raavan
In Jammu & Kashmir, Winning Elections Is Only The First Hurdle
Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister-in-waiting of J&K, knows the burden of this victory and what lies ahead for the region
In Haryana BJP Has Won, But Congress Has Not Lost
The Haryana poll results also mark the end of dynasty politics in Haryana.
Indian Industry Loses A Moral Compass
Rata Tata was known in the industry circuit as a reserved, humble and private person who did not like to display his wealth or power, cared for the company’s employees, was an ardent animal lover and was also known to be a man of steely resolve.
“Raavan Knew His Fate, But Fought Till His Last Breath” |Interview With Chhau Dancer Sachin Mahato
Chhau is a major folk dance form of eastern India in which performers wear traditional masks to enact the roles of characters from myth and folklore. The dance involves acrobatics and dynamic athletic movements.