Divine Grace

The Pancharatra Agama speaks of five forms of Lord Narayana. The first and foremost of them is the form "Para", as he presents Himself in Srivaikuntam. 

British Foreign Office Plotted To Kill Netaji In 1941, Says Historian

The British Foreign Office had ordered the assassination of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in March 1941 during his great escape from India and reconfirmed the order in June 1941.

The Divine Name

The songs (Abhangs) of the saints of Maharashtra are known for their emphasis on devotion. 

The Benefits Of Zen

The word Zen is the Japanese term for the Chinese ‘chan’ which means ‘dhyana’ in Sanskrit. Of the various schools of Buddhism, Zen Buddhism is noted for the quickest achievement of supreme reality. 

All You Need Is The Will To Succeed

DEEPA BALAKRISHNAN lauds the efforts of the all women yakshagana troupe, who have proved that where there is a will there is success. 

Every I-Day, I Cry With Pain’

Her voice is choked and her eyes are streaming with tears that just wouldn’t stop. A pause, a silence, pregnant with the memories that today completed 58 years, along with the one of Independence. 

Dharma Wins Finally

The Mahabharata enjoys a unique status among the scriptural texts. It is longer than the Puranas Vyasa wrote.

Goddess Of Fine Things

When we were kids, for us Varamahalakshmi was someone who brought with her a bounty of holidays, pure ghee sweets and gifts that we carefully preserved. 

Nature Of The Reality
The Narayaneeyam of Narayana Bhattatiri is revered in tradition as the very essence of the Bhagavata Purana. 

Bangalore Art Festival To Be A Bigger Show This Time

With a few more weeks to go, Bangalore Art Festival 2005, is getting ready to be a bigger show with a wider audience. Mantram Art Foundation in association with like-minded organisations is out to provide a bigger cultural experience. 

Sculpture Picnic

Doddagaddavalli may not sound inviting for picnickers and weekend pleasure seekers in the first instant. 

The Master's Strokes

A week-long retrospective begins tomorrow on the works of the late G.S. Shenoy, one of the finest artists of the State.

Facelift For The Caves
The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) is now on a mission to conserve the picturesque Ajanta and Ellora, the greatest tourism destinations of the State. 

Digest On Dharma

The scriptures never tire of emphasising the importance of upholding Dharma (righteousness) in life. Dharma is the very basis of the universe and hence an individual can enjoy peace of mind only when he does not swerve from Dharma. 

Preserving Voices From The Past

SHRUBA MUKHERJEE writes about the National Mission for Manuscripts which has taken upon itself the task of preserving and documenting rare, though neglected, manuscripts that would otherwise be lost forever. 

Krishna: Cameo Hero Of The Yakshagana

Although not the ‘hero’ in any of the productions, some theories believe that Yakshagana theatre owes its origin to the concept of Krishna, says G S Bhat. 

Digging For Treasure

The Siva heptad in Parel, Mumbai, is a little known masterpiece of artistry. Usha Kris investigates the meaning of and history behind the figure. 

 Work Is Worship

Self - taught artist Shan Bhatnagar's work reflects an unconditional surrender to mood, form and colour. A comment on his exhibition, held recently at the Alliance Francaise Gallery, Delhi.