As I browse through the latest Omega catalog and marvel at the number of workshops offering to heal this, Zen that, and help you attain enlightenment with this modality, that teaching, and this method, I am heartened to see that good free (and fun) yoga stuff still exists. I just recently simplified...

Hard NewsApril 2008 This Ram is My Ram The Right-wing is the final authority on the Ramayana, there's no space for debate or scholarly discussion Khalid Akhter Delhi In the recent past, Ram's legend and exploits have been more in the news for political reasons than religious or historical - be it ov...

Frontline, Mar. 15-28, 2008 Crying wolf T.K. RAJALAKSHMIin New Delhi In India, controversies around history and literature have a way of surfacing from time to time. This time an essay on the Ramayana by the historian, poet and litterateur A.K. Ramanujan has evoked violent reactions among members of...

Previously: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 Ramayana is an interesting story to hear. It is purportedly the story of a perfect man. ‘Perfect’, depending on the mood could be a taboo in today’s world. It could even evoke defensive reaction. Is Ramayana interesting because we are curious about possible e...

Previously Ramayana I & Ramayana II Banker’s book presents Rama as a human being: A very relatable human being who is vulnerable to a variety of emotions. This was quite refreshing. As much as I loved N.T. Rama Rao and thought that NTR was the best Rama on TV, he was a pre-determined winner. A...