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New Ramayana lacks 'divinity & devotion', says original 'Laxman' Sunil Lahri; calls Sita Ji's way of addressing Lord Ram inappropriate
Sunil Lahri, who played Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar's 'Ramayan', has shared his mixed review of Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana'. While praising its grand visuals, cinematography and performances, he said the film lacked the divinity and devotional sentiment associated with the epic. He also criticised the missing Ahalya episode, the Parashurama sequence and certain dialogues.
Happy Diwali 2026: 100+ Best Instagram Captions, Reels Quotes, Facebook Wishes and Trending Hashtags to Share Today On Social Media
Happy Diwali 2026 is here! Explore 100+ best Instagram captions, short festive quotes, funny messages, Facebook wishes and trending hashtags for Diwali posts and Reels. Whether you are sharing traditional outfit pictures, home decorations, rangoli designs, family photographs or Lakshmi Puja moments, find the perfect words and hashtag combinations to make your Diwali social media celebrations more memorable.
AI Can Measure How ESG Really Impacts the Bottom Line
Advances in large language models are making rigorous sustainability analysis dramatically faster and cheaper, allowing investors and other stakeholders to connect companies’ disclosed environmental and social risks directly to financialperformance in a matter of hours rather than weeks. Applying a simple methodology to ExxonMobil, the authors used AI to map sustainability-related issues to specific financial statement line items and estimate their impact on earnings and value, demonstrating both the promise and the limitations of AI-assisted analysis. As these capabilities become widely accessible, the competitive advantage long held by ESG ratings agencies, standard setters, and sustainable fund managers may erode, shifting attention from proprietary scores toward transparent assumptions and financial consequences. Human judgment remains essential to validate AI-generated outputs, but the broader trend is clear: sustainability analysis is becoming more democratized, financially grounded, and adaptable, with significant implications for how investors, regulators, and other institutions assess corporate performance and value creation.
Big-budget Ramayana set for a slow start at theatres
Advance ticket sales for The Ramayana: Part 1 have not met the expectations of trade analysts and distributors. Data shows that ticket sales are underwhelming despite the film's grand scale and marquee cast. Concerns have been raised about the film's music not resonating with audiences and the quality of its VFX. Experts have highlighted inflated advance booking figures, suggesting lower actual sales than reported.
I wanna be adored The Stone Roses
The song 'I Wanna Be Adored' by The Stone Roses features a hypnotic bassline and shimmering guitar. Ian Brown's lyrics express a longing for recognition without material exchange, suggesting deeper themes. Many listeners interpret the lyrics as reflections of both personal and divine yearning. This composition reflects the broader 'Madchester' scene prevalent during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Why Krishna's Sharad Purnima Night Is Special in Braj? The Story Behind Krishna, Radha and the Moonlit Night of Maha Raas
Raas Purnima 2026: Observed on Sunday, October 25, Sharad Purnima holds special significance in Braj, the region associated with Lord Krishna's childhood and divine pastimes. Known locally as Raas Purnima, the occasion commemorates the Maha Raas Leela, the divine dance of Shri Krishna with Radha and the gopis of Vrindavan. The full moon, Krishna's flute and the devotional traditions of Braj make this night one of the most cherished occasions.
Durga Puja 2026: 100+ Captions and Hashtags for Instagram, Reels, Facebook, Pandal Hopping and Maa Durga’s Arrival
Durga Puja 2026 celebrates the homecoming of Maa Durga, bringing devotion, festive fashion, pandal hopping and unforgettable nights. Discover 100+ social media captions and hashtags for Instagram, Reels and Facebook, covering Uma's arrival, Mahalaya, Kolkata's illuminated pandals, traditional outfits, devotional moments and funny Pujo memories. Find short, aesthetic, Bengali-inspired and trendy caption ideas to make your festive posts more engaging and memorable.
Maa Skandamata Katha, Aarti and Family Blessings: Why Goddess Durga’s Fifth Form Symbolises a Mother’s Love
Maa Skandamata, the fifth form of Goddess Durga worshipped on the fifth day of Navratri, symbolises motherhood, unconditional love and protection. Her Katha describes her role as the mother of Lord Kartikeya, also known as Skanda. Read the story of Maa Skandamata, her Aarti, the significance of her divine form and prayers seeking peace, happiness and blessings for the family.
Happy Navratri 2026 wishes images, quotes, status, messages and HD photos; Shardiya Navratri 2026 day 1 wishes in Hindi and English
Happy Navratri 2026 wishes: Shardiya Navratri 2026 Day 1 wishes in Hindi and English, Maa Shailputri quotes, WhatsApp messages, Instagram status captions and greetings to share with family and friends on October 11.
Discerning desis ensured that many local products are now on par with the world’s best
The long-held reluctance of Indians to accept locally made "foreign" items as equally good alternatives until well into the 21st century probably stems from the notorious policy of "import substitution", a legacy of the era of socialist scarcity and Five-Year Plans. It was a typical sarkari diktat, supposedly to achieve economic self-reliance and protect domestic industry. But negligible focus on technology and quality benchmarking led to chronic sub-par products.
Great civilisations: Built on trade, but wary of traders
China ranked people in four groups: scholar, farmer, artisan, merchant. Shi, nong, gong, shang. The idea is old, found in the Guanzi. The scholar governs. Farmer grows food. Artisan makes things. The merchant makes nothing. He buys low, sells high and keeps the difference. So, he goes to the bottom. The first Han emperor, Gaozu, took this seriously. Sima Qian tells us he banned merchants from wearing silk and from riding in carriages. He taxed them hard. Made them look poor, even if they were rich. Then the state ran short of money.
'Congress can't win even on ballot papers': Himanta after BJP wins 32 wards in Silchar civic body polls, Congress gets 2 seats by narrow margin amid vote-chori campaign, Independents 6
BJP won 32 of the 42 seats in Silchar Municipal Corporation elections held using ballot papers. Congress managed to secure only two seats while Independents took six seats. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized Congress for performing poorly even with traditional voting methods. The elections focused on local issues such as water supply, drainage, and infrastructure improvements.
Quote of the day by Stephen Levine: ‘Our suffering is caused by holding on to how things might have been…’; life lesson on how to cope with grief, not be overwhelmed by regret from American poet-author
It is completely natural to spend our life regretting our past decisions, ruminating on our failures. In an old interview, author Stephen Levine explained that instead of being obsessed with such thoughts, which only added to our grief, we should learn to live with it, accept we cannot alter the past and learn from the experience.
‘Things Europeans could learn from Indians’: French woman lists 11 things she loved about India, from spirituality and food to colourful fashion
French fitness instructor Roxane has shared 11 things she believes Europeans could learn from everyday life in India after returning from a trip to the country. From community ties, spirituality and colourful fashion to food, chai, direct communication and spending time outdoors, she said several experiences had stayed with her. Her observations drew agreement from social media users who shared similar experiences.
NCERT Class 9 new SST textbook will have Ram Rajya, Maharana Pratap’s resistance, Mahabharata, Sengol & Upanishads
NCERT Class 9 new textbook: NCERT has released the revised Class 9 Social Science textbook, Understanding Society: India and Beyond – Part 2, introducing students to India’s traditions of governance and public policy. A new chapter, ‘Governance and Public Policy’, discusses concepts such as Ram Rajya and Rajdharma, along with the historical significance of the Sengol.
How Islam and Bhakti reshaped India's caste system
The period of Islamic dominance in India from 1300 to 1600 AD marked a significant shift in caste dynamics. In response, Brahmin scholars produced new texts that reinterpreted caste doctrines, preserving traditional structures. As Shudras experienced an increase in power and respect, their role in rituals expanded, but this also led to more rigorous regulations.
Radha Ashtami'26 Today: Know What Premanand Ji Maharaj Says, What Is The Correct Vrat Rule?
Radha Ashtami 2026 will be celebrated on September 19, marking the auspicious appearance day of Radha Rani. But are you observing the vrat correctly? Premanand Ji Maharaj has explained the importance of keeping the focus on devotion, remembrance and kirtan instead of treating the vrat only as fasting. Know the important rules, rituals and things devotees should avoid.
Radha Ashtami Special: Why Radha Closed Her Eyes at Birth and Opened Them Only After Seeing Krishna
Radha Ashtami 2026 celebrates the appearance of Shri Radha, the eternal beloved of Lord Krishna. But do you know the touching story behind Radha’s first sight of Krishna? According to a popular devotional tradition, baby Radha kept her eyes closed after birth and opened them only when Krishna appeared before her. Discover the beautiful meaning behind this divine love story.
Nirmala Sitharaman cries while listening to legendary Carnatic vocalist M.S. Subbulakshmi at a Bengaluru event
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman became emotional at an event in Bengaluru. The program honored the 110th birth anniversary of Carnatic vocalist M.S. Subbulakshmi. Subbulakshmi's great-granddaughters performed some of her renowned compositions during the celebration. The minister reflected on Subbulakshmi's dedication and her significant musical legacy. M.S. Subbulakshmi received the Bharat Ratna and performed at the United Nations.
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