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Devdasis boycott Maharashtra elections

An imposing statue of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar holding the Constitution in his hand welcomes you as you enter Ramabhai colony in Ghatkopar East. By the roadside, Vilas Bhau Rupvati is......

Devdasi system far from dead: NHRC

The 'devdasi' system is "far from dead" and to avoid publicity, the dedication ceremonies have shifted from the main temples to the house of priests or smaller temples, according to a recently......

Vaihayasi P Daniel speaks to William Dalrymple

India has probably just one Punjabi Scotsman. Writer and historian William Dalrymple lives in eccentric, oddball-style outside Delhi in a rambling bungalow in Mehrauli. He shares his home with......

'There was a lot of pain, a lot of struggle'

The soothing notes of Indian classical music trail through the quiet morning air, in perfect sympathy with the myriad shades of green peeking in though the large balcony.Cotton, wood and canvas......

Any sexual assault may now fall under rape

The National Commission for Women has recommended changes in the definition of rape in the proposed Sexual Assault Bill to include assaults other than penetration.\n"We have submitted the Sexual......

Industrialist-MPs prefer politics over business

Rahul Bajaj is curious about the true estimates of poverty, Rajeev Chandrasekhar is inquisitive about Noor Inayat Khan, the little known British spy of Indian origin during World War II, and Vijay......

A crossover film about devdasis

Generally, the phrase 'crossover film' makes you think of desis in America. But when Sharada Ramanathan decided to be a crossover filmmaker, she chose a subject rooted in India -- the devdasi......

Sathyu's comeback film after 12 years!

\nM S Sathyu, who won international acclaim for his Garama Hawa, is all set to present Ijjodu (The Incompatible). \nHe is getting back to direction after a gap of 12 years with this Kannada......

Rekha, Priyanka together on screen?

Rekha -- the Umrao Jaan of the 1970s -- and Priyanka Chopra -- whom J P Dutta almost signed for the role of the new Umrao -- might soon be coming together for a film by Kalpana Lajmi."I've......

Weekend Watch: Dil Chahta Hai!

The Film:There's not a lot one can say about Dil Chahta Hai, Farhan Akhtar's delightful directorial debut. We've all seen it, we have our favourite moments from the film, and most of us like it......

Sameera joins the cast of LoC

After making a lacklustre debut in Sohail Khan's Maine Dil Tujhko Diya, Sameera Reddy seemed to have disappeared. The young actress went to Goa for a break -- and returned hotter, sexier and......

People speak for devdasi

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Q. is devdasi is feminine gender of devdas ?
PARTHA PATHAK: A. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/is-devdasi-is-feminine-gender-of-devdas-/23505033/answers/

Q. agar aapko ghar chor ke jana pade to kaha jayenge?
Sanam: A. nO, ......as per scripture and tradation , there is no Devdas ........ this Devdas is a imaginary character based on Devdasi ........ Devdasi: it...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/agar-aapko-ghar-chor-ke-jana-pade-to-kaha-jayenge/23379254/answers/23505125

Q. have you come across Devdasi system
Alok: A. jagannath mandir,,,,,,i'll be a devdasi,,,, more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/have-you-come-across-devdasi-system/22445644/answers/23379307

Q. kya aap kabhi devdasi the??
Sneh: A. only in films and stories,inclusing history books, never in real life more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/kya-aap-kabhi-devdasi-the/21287931/answers/22445659

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Carrying on a legacy

Renowned Odissi dancer Madhumita Raut uses the medium of dance to promote social causes. She talks to Juanita kakoty about her legendary father,... ...

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/333179/carrying-legacy.html

Committee formed to finalise women`s policy

Mumbai: Maharashtra government on Tuesday set up an 11-member committee headed by Women and Child Welfare Minister Varsha Gaikwad to finalise the... ...

http://zeenews.india.com/news/maharashtra/maharashtra-committee-formed-to-finalise-women-s-policy_847130.html

A man's dance

The mudras unfurling from long artistic fingers articulated myriad emotions that symbolise the mythical characters Nala, Draupathi, Damayanthi,... ...

http://newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/A-mans-dance/2013/05/06/article1576475.ece

Rediscovering Gaudiya Nritya...

nita vidyarthi An impressive and artistic tribute was paid to late Professor Bratindranath Mukherjee, Carmichael Chair, of The Department of... ...

http://www.thestatesman.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=454958&catid=73

Tragic reality of third gender

In our society we mainly know two genders - male and female. Now, you must be wondering about the third gender! Well, third gender comprises the... ...

http://www.merinews.com/article/tragic-reality-of-third-gender/15884724.shtml

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Devdasis boycott Maharashtra elections

Devdasi system far from dead: NHRC

Vaihayasi P Daniel speaks to William Dalrymple

'There was a lot of pain, a lot of struggle'

Any sexual assault may now fall under rape

Industrialist-MPs prefer politics over business

A crossover film about devdasis

Sathyu's comeback film after 12 years!

Rekha, Priyanka together on screen?

Weekend Watch: Dil Chahta Hai!

Sameera joins the cast of LoC

People speak for devdasi

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