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'Raavan Conquered, Ram Set Free'

The Sun God appears on stage to provide answers to the questions that Luv and Kush ask of their father, Ram. He states, \"Every story has a hero and an anti-hero.

More than the Hero

Raavan, a 2010 film by Mani Ratnam, questions the tenacity of the moral code and the politics of empathy

The Intimacy of the Enemy

As Raavan lay dying, he 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

Beyond the Border, History Stakes its Claim Over Myth

In Sri Lanka, there is no mythological version of the Ramayana. Raavan's world was more than that.

Being Raavan

HOW does one become the other who embodies evil?

In the Island Kingdom

It was a journey Sitha had long dreamt of.

The Native King 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.

Not a Demon, but Our Own

The Asurs in Jharkhand, who hold Raavan and Mahishasur in high regard, have been protesting against burning their effigies.

BRAHMOS: Lethal Game Changer in IAF's Armoury

Over the years, the transformation of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has been remarkable.

Gujarat's Pathbreaking Renewable Energy Strategy: Assured Connectivity & Akshay Urja Setu (Single Window Clearance)

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Bhai Patel and Energy Minister Kanubhai Desai, Gujarat is committed to being a major contributor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 500 GW renewable energy by 2030, with a target of contributing over 100 GW.

Gond With the Wind

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

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 s

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

Build Me a Temple

With many groups challenging the tradition of burning Raavan's effigies, an interesting counter-narrative emerges

Myth to Realpolitik

Will the competing images of Ram and Raavan influence India's political future?

Raavan Redux

This anti-hero's many dimensions have resisted the imposition of a singular narrative of him.

Pillars of Viksit Bharat 2024

The Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat 2047' represents a complete blueprint for the country’s prosperity during its Amrit Kaal towards attaining resolutions made for Aatmanirbhar Bharat’

Innovation in Healthcare Products

Vatsal Desai pioneering the path to healthier living in a growing India

A Master Weaver of Heart Health

In the intricate tapestry of interventional cardiology, Dr Vashisth Das stands out as a master weaver, deftly navigating the delicate threads of life and technology to mend hearts and restore hope

Viksit Bharat 2047: Empowering India through Education & Self-Reliance

As India approaches 2047, the centenary of its independence, the dream of a “Viksit Bharat” – a fully developed, selfsufficient, and inclusive nation – is steadily turning into reality.

Revolutionising New Age Learning

A visionary leader and an educationist par excellence, GS Patnaik shares with the Outlook Group his approach towards driving Value-based and holistic learning initiatives

Pioneering Social Transformation

Achyuta Samanta dedicated to bringing about social change through education and social services for people at the grassroots level

A Vision for Developed India

The concept of Viksit Bharat” Developed India) embodies the aspiration for a prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable India. The framework for achieving this ambitious but achievable goal, in my opinion, can be articulated through some key pillars that serve as the foundation for national progress

Chasing Dreams Relentlessly

For the young and aspiring youth, Manu Bhaker is a fine example of how hard work and perseverance can help achieve set targets

Standing Tall as a Pillar in Healthcare Sector

As technology is advancing and there is an upsurge in medical sciences, Yashoda Hospital is keeping up to its promise of providing top tier healthcare services using specialised and advanced medical technologies and equipment.

Upholding/Strengthening India's 'Viksit Bharat' Dreams

Landmark Crafts Pvt. Ltd., Ghaziabad, Delhi-NCR, is a flourishing enterprise where necessity, keen identification of agap and the right timing of launching HP Self-Drilling Screws in 1995, backed by grit, is a perfect recipe of a success story that pioneered an industry. Mr Pankaj Lidoo and MrVipin Lidoo, Directors of the company, hailing from Kashmir, have set their target to achieve India's dream of a Viksit Bharat by 2047 with visionary zeal

Bridging the Hospitality Gap

Dr Gurmeet Singh shares his opinion with Outlook on the growth of affordable luxury in the hospitality sector to bridge the gap between customer demand and various price points

Savouring Sweet Success

Gandour India delighting the world with a wide range of delectable chocolates and confectioneries

Inspiring Change Through Cinema

Filmmaker Kiran Rao impacting the audience with realistic storytelling to embrace the zeal for women empowerment in rural youth

Delivering Dreams Creating Memories

Dushyant Periwal shares with the Outlook the various facets of growth and opportunities in the entertainment, wedding and event spaces