From April 10, 2007 to April 16, 2007

Painting Pretty Petals

Botanical artist Hemlata Pradhan sat under an umbrella in torrential rain painting a Snow Orchid. Benita Sen meets the talented artist during her first show in India.

Building Blocks Of Simplicity

Laurie Baker was influenced by Gandhi and applied low cost building techniques in his projects. Sujit Chowdhury profiles the architect genius who passed away recently.

United In Separation

When Hanuman identified Sita in Asoka Vana, he had mixed emotions of both joy and sorrow — sorrow at her distressed state of mind and joy at the fruition of his search that involved mammoth efforts of crossing the ocean and overcoming many hurdles . . .

Protecting Dharma

Amidst all odds Hanuman initiated the process of reunion of the Divine Couple Lord Rama and Sita in the Sundara Kanda.

Aurangabad Of Historic Significance

The comparison is unmistakeable. Bibi ka Maqbara in Aurangabad, a tomb dedicated to Rabiya Durani, wife of Aurangazeb, not only mimics but also undoubtedly resembles the Taj Mahal in Agra.

Seeking God's Grace

Adi Sankara revived the spirit of religion and philosophy of Sanatana Dharma and established it on a firm footing at a time when it was under threat from other faiths.

Hymn For Solace

The traditional system of worship of deities in temples has helped to foster devotion among people.

When Destiny Dictates

The Ramayana is a compendium of subtle truths of life and human nature, and there are finely etched episodes and characters to reinforce these subtleties.

Almost Real

Some time ago, when travelling 2nd class on the Chennai-Mumbai Express, a transgender individual, an Aravani, did me the favour of ridding the compartment of an inebriated passenger sitting across from me.

The Eternal Truth

The information on life and existence contained in the Upanishads has helped to shape the views of many generations of mankind.  

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