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Making God out of Heroes II
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Making God out of Heroes II

The culture of hero-worship has evolved. What may have started from the mythological character has now transformed into the new dimensions and demands of what one might expect from a hero.

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Making Gods out of Heroes III
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Making Gods out of Heroes III

South Indian cinema’s culture of hero-worship and ignoring toxic masculinity has also put women in the industry in a disturbing position. Patriarchy is embedded so much so that women are subjected to objectification.

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Making God out of Heroes
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Making God out of Heroes

We today see many actors of the South Indian Industry being worshipped, let’s dig deeper into the historical justification of worshipping mortals and how it has continued in the modern era of South India Cinema.

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Gauhar Jaan- India’s first recording artist
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Gauhar Jaan- India’s first recording artist

India-a country so rich in culture that had been under British rule for about 200 years. It was during this period that one of the native voices of India emerged as the first recording artist.

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Aaloo and Kolkata’s Biriyani
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Aaloo and Kolkata’s Biriyani

We all love Biriyani. Mostly Lucknavi and Hyderabadi. So, what is special in Kolkata’s Biriyani? Let us find out here!

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Menstruation in Hindu Mythology
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Menstruation in Hindu Mythology

Menstruation is a taboo in India. To talk about it or to even mention the term is being looked down upon. Today, through this article, we shall find out the “why” behind such taboo within the context of Hindu mythology.

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Who is Jodha Bai?
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Who is Jodha Bai?

Social history and pop culture go hand in hand. Because of the influence, one has on the other, misrepresentation is bound to happen. ‘Jodha Bai’ is a living example of such a misrepresentation.

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The day my city dresses in Yellow!
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The day my city dresses in Yellow!

Vasant Panchami is celebrated in the honor of Goddess Saraswati, when people wear the colour of Vasant- Yellow. But did you know that Vasant Panchami is more than just a festival of worshipping Saraswati? It is a symbol of communal harmony.

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Aurangzeb: A Crusader or An Overseer of the Hindus Pt I
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Aurangzeb: A Crusader or An Overseer of the Hindus Pt I

Today, we will be challenging the conventional imagery of Aurangzeb as a crusader, by presenting newly done research to unveil his persona as a balanced ruler: one whose decisions were not purely based on religious, but rationality.

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Things You Did Not Know about Firuz-Shah-Kotla II
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Things You Did Not Know about Firuz-Shah-Kotla II

Exploring Firuz-Shah-Kotla, today we will unveil the supernatural power that the place has to offer, where people go to pray to the Djinns.

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