‘The Sculpture of India’ is a New Series directed and produced for Doordarshan by noted art historian, photographer and filmmaker Benoy K. Behl. He along with associate director Latika Gupta and Assistant Cameraman Gopal Prajapati traveled over 80,000 kms to shoot the series. This huge project of 26 films takes the viewer from the time of the Indus Valley civilization in the 4th and 3rd millenniums BC till the 17th century. The series details about the development of the art of sculpture in the country and how it is closely related to the cultural history of India . ‘The Sculpture of India’ traces the development of various concepts and themes in the making of temple idols and other images. It also throws light on the various traditions and how it evolved over a period of time.

Lata Mangeshkar, the legendary Indian playback singer, has made significant contributions to the world of music, including bhajans (devotional songs) in Hinduism. Here's why her renditions of bhajans hold significance: Spiritual Connection: Bhajans are devotional songs that aim to evoke spiritual feelings and connect the listener with the divine. Lata Mangeshkar's soulful voice and emotive renditions have the power to deeply touch the hearts of listeners, fostering a sense of devotion and spirituality. Cultural Influence: Lata Mangeshkar is an icon of Indian culture and music. Her bhajans have become deeply ingrained in the cultural fabric of Hinduism, being played in temples, religious gatherings, and festivals across India and even beyond. Her contributions have helped preserve and propagate the rich tradition of devotional music in Hinduism. Mass Appeal: Lata Mangeshkar's wide appeal transcends boundaries of age, language, and geography. Her bhajans have reached

On Sunday, CNN IBN had exposed three Hindu God Men or ‘ babas’ who were ready to turn illegal money into white. The God Men were shown willing to take money from the corporate representatives (journalists undercover) and in return write them a cheque back for the same amount. The corporates only needed to pay a certain amount of commission to the ‘babas.’ All this because by investing money in charitable institutions corporates gets a considerate amount of tax rebate. The exposed god men were Vedanti Maharaj, chairman of the Ramjanmabhoomi Trust in Ayodhya, Pilot Baba (Kapil Advait), former wing commander who fought for India in the 1965 and 1971 wars and Guruvayoor Surya Namboodiri, famous for making prophecies. It is a well known fact that certain Hindu God Men are indulged in illegal activities. People usually talk about this in private and now some ‘babas’ are caught red handed. Saddest part is that none of the central or state governments ever do anything to control suc