The Ramayana, one of India’s most significant cultural contributions, has transcended religious and cultural boundaries to become a global epic. While Valmiki’s original Sanskrit publication is the most influential among Indians, Lord Rama’s epic is available in at least 22 languages, including Chinese, Laotian, Thai, and Tibetan, with many languages offering multiple versions of the […]

Valmiki’s Ramayana tells the story of Lord Rama, the ultimate brave hero and an ideal king and man who exhibits honesty and honor, and Devi Sita, a woman who often needs saving. But Nina Paley’s ‘Sita Sings in the Blues’ is from Sita’s point of view, showing how tough it was for her. The old […]