The Great War is over Kurukshetra lies barren sans its great warriors and king sans justice The vicious battle saw the end of the unforgettable ‘heroes’ and ‘villains’ of the Mahabharata The thin line between just and unjust fair and unfair deceit and loyalty betrayal and duty has never been questioned The answers to these unasked questions lie buried in the ruins of history Dharmakshetra resurfaces these buried questions and allows the legendary characters of this tale an opportunity to tell their side of the story for the very first timeIn a postapocalyptic trial held in Maharaj Chitragupta’s court the seeming villains ‘Kauravas’ are allowed to accuse the so called heroes ‘Pandavas’ and vice versa in an attempt to justify their actions Upon hearing all the arguments made by the prosecution and the defense Chitragupta delivers his final verdict As with the original Mahabharata Dharmakshetra has many intriguing facets for us On a primary level Dharamkshetra attempts to ask some key questions about the nature of humanity while at the same time it puts together the forgotten pieces of the story we thought we knew

The characters of Tagores stories spring into life through the cinematic imagination of acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Basu in Stories By Rabindranath TagoreTagores words and Basus vision have amalgamated into a show that transports you back in time to a world as complicated as this one but with far more appeal and beauty

Renowned mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik takes viewers on a voyage of Hindu mythology as he hosts Devlok with Devdutt Pattanaik The show highlights characters stories events and symbols from the religion deciphering their true meaning Each episode covers one phenomenon from the great texts From the concept of the Holy Triad Brahma Vishnu and Shiva to the different avatars of the Goddess Durga each episode is engaging and addictive making mythology relevant even today

In a land where the Emperor reigned supreme only the selected few would have the power to influence his decisions Prince Salim was first in line to inherit his father Akbars throne Already married to his first wife Man Bai Salim was on his way to strengthening the Mughal relations with Rajputana with his second marriage to Jagat GosiniBut amidst the lavish palaces and plush lives of the Mughal royalty a war was being fought from within While the kings charted the political climate for the country the queens ruled that throne at home Mehrunissa bright and charismatic always dreamt of becoming queen and when the invitation came from the pasha begum herself Mehrunissa joined her team of ladies in waiting Hereon begins the love story of Salim and Mehrunissa from their first meeting until their coronations as Jehangir and NurJahan The series interweaves various plot lines from the lives of many historical characters including Akbar Ruqaiyya Begum Abul Fazal and many othersBased on the popular book The Twentieth Wife by author Indu Sundaresan Siyaasat is a story of politics interpersonal conflicts sabotage grandeur power and above all else the love between Salim and Mehrunissa who was Salims twentieth and final wife

After the resounding success of the first two seasons EPIC Channel presents a revamped avatar of its Raja Rasoi series EPIC Channels Raja Rasoi series titled Raja Rasoi Aur Andaaz Anokha stands true to its name While the lore and love of Indian food remains just as passionate the new season presents a discovery oriented show format that transforms tabletop cooking into an exciting food labFeaturing renowned chef Ranveer Brar the show will take you to his retreat an oldworld bungalow basking in the laidback vibe of Goa and then along on a ride nostalgia and rediscovery both personal and culinary Ranveers passion for culinary art makes him a perfect fit as the host for the latest season of the food series He has dedicated this experimental streak and passion for food to his mentor Munir Ahmed a quaint ordinary yet passionate food enthusiast from the gullies of Lucknow who greatly influenced Brar while growing up in his hometown

The Time TravelersA genius scientist Kartik Devraj KD brings together a group of strangers to travel back in time to accomplish tasks in the past KD ropes in Adheer the master thief Roshni the inventive hacker and Dev the angry ganglord KD wants them to travel back in time through the time machine he invented and seek out lost treasures and artifacts lost in historyThe 3 accomplices masters of their own skill begin their adventure through time But unknown to them is the real reason why KD is making them do this Stooges in a larger plot the show takes us on a fantastic journey of different eras in the Indian history with great action and adventureAs the season unfolds the mystery behind the real mission begins to unravel But will their clock run out before the mission is completed

Our ancient stories and myths are rife with tales of battles between the good and evil wherein good always defeats evil However evil is never truly destroyed It only bides its time in the shadows awaiting an opportunity to strike and make its presence known to humanityThe world as we know it is an imagined reality with the ancient evil still present using human forms to carry out its diabolical plans Planning a Mahayagya the descendants of this ancient evil the Daanavs are reviving Maya the mother of all Asuras Their foul plans are underway the destruction of humanity their sole purpose All that stands between them and the destruction of our world is a clandestine team keeping evil at bayDaanav Hunters chronicles the adventures of Professor Bhagawat and his team whove made it their mission to keep and restore peace whenever these Daanavs surface With a team of four Professor Bhagawats team consists of Major Arkin an exarmy officer and the teams standin leader Professor Gordon the mad and lovable junkyard scientist Shoondi an Aghori outcast who is the living encyclopedia on all things supernatural and Vanya professor Bhagawats daughter who becomes the latest addition to the team Together they make up the Daanav Hunters and the last hope for humanity

Sakshi Tanwar is on a mission to celebrate Indias festivals Join her as she celebrates each festival by sharing her long cherished heirloom recipes of various bhogs prasads identified with the Gods Peppered with folklores legends and Sakshis personal anecdotes Tyohaar Ki Thaali is a show that offers a delectable mix of stories and recipes that will inspire you to cook more

Somewhere in the deserts of the Khyber Pass Ghiaz Begs caravan is attacked by ruthless bandits while his wife Asmat is in agony giving birth to his third child and first daughter Thanks to the birth of this innocent new born the bandit spares his family considering its a girl child and theyre doomed any way Ghiazs family continues on along the unforgiving path until they meet nobleman Masood who in a twist of fate rescues the Beg family and takes them all to meet the emperor of Hindustan Akbar 12 years later Ghiaz is a part of Akbars court while his daughter Mehrunissa Nisa grows up to be a bright and precocious child always brawling with her older brothers Mahmud and Abul

Jagat Gosini the Rajput princess betrothed to Salim is on her way to Lahore Salim visits Man Bai his wife sister to Man Singh one of Akbars military commanders Their son Khusrau has a reputation for being slightly eccentric and dangerous Man Bai expresses her concern and discontent to Salims second marriage who reassures her that this is a political alliance and that she will always have a special place in his life

Ghiaz his family are invited to Salims wedding with Jagat in which Nisa is barred because of her altercation with the Pandit hired to teach her Meanwhile Nisas sulking emotional manipulation melts the will of her angry parents and she is allowed to attend the wedding with the family At the wedding Nisa finally sees the palace and due to her excitement is slapped by Hoshiyaar This also allows her to be noticed by Ruqaiyya Begum who asks for her to be sent to the zenana the next day

Nisa readies herself to visit the palace Upon arriving there her excitement is palpable But on her very first day she sees Ruqaiyya lock horns with Princess Jagat and she gets got in the crossfire Princess Jagat catches Nisa laughing involuntarily at her and thinks it impertinent

Akbars birthday preparations take place with great fanfare Unspoken kitchen politics begin as Jagat and Ruqayya both start preparing meals for the Emperor It becomes a competition of sorts to see who will impress the Emperor the most

Prince Salim organizes a qawwali on the occasion of Akbars birthday On seeing his fathers closeness with his youngest brother Daniyal and fearing the loss of the throne to him Salim decides to do the unthinkable Akbar suffers an attack as a result of food poisoning KhanIKhanan and Fazl decide to investigate and get hold of all the cooks and tasters to try to get to the root of the poisoning Mahabat and Koka assure Prince Salim that their tracks have been covered but when they learn about KhanIKhanans order for all the hakims to be brought to the palace Mahabat hires an assassin to get their hakim killed The assassin manages to kill all the captive hakims Fazl tells Prince Salim that he is aware of his master plan to poison his father and that he will leave no stone unturned to find out the truth When Akbar tells the young Prince that the throne is his for the taking he is ashamed of his deed KhanIKhanan and Fazl meanwhile discuss how they can prepare the young Daniyal for the throne

Mahabat wants to get rid of Abul Fazl to ensure the safety of Prince Salim The prince on the other hand diverts his focus on the impending war campaign while the king recuperates Abul Fazl reminds Mahabat again that with Jahanpanah Akbar springing back to life he is getting closer to proving to everyone that it was Prince Salim who poisoned his father Young Nisa meanwhile is enamored by the Mughal way of life and under Ruqayyas watchful eye learns many life lessons too Her mother insists that the young loquacious girl be married though Ruqayya reminds Man Bai that as Salims first wife she will have to constantly make him realize her worth but her efforts hit a roadblock when she discovers that Jagat Gosaini is pregnant True to her nature Jagat Gosaini doesnt shy away from letting Man Bai and Ruqayya know that she will soon be mother to the possible future ruler of Hindustan When young Prince Khurram is born Ruqayya in a very smart manoeuvre requests Akbar to let her adopt the baby a request he doesnt deny to get back at Jagat for the uncalledfor comment made when the young princess discovered she was expecting

Six and a half years later Nisa and her family return to Lahore Now sixteen the confident and beautiful Nisa turns up at the Zenana much to Ruqayyas joy She also meets Khurram now six and the two take to each other with ease Pleased Ruqayya asks Nisa to look out for Khurram an arrangement that she accepts wholeheartedly Her mother Asmat isnt happy about the fact that her daughter will now be spending most part of her day at the zenana She also makes it clear to Nisa that she has little respect for a woman who snatched another womans child and made him her own Salims troops return after losing the extremely arduous Rajputana campaign The dejected Prince refuses to meet his father Abul Fazl uses Salims absence to his benefit by welcoming young Prince Daniyal to court who has just arrived at Lahore after tasting success at Kashmir Mahabat and Koka remind Salim that he has a contender in Daniyal and must tread carefully if the throne must be his Similarly Abul Fazl ensures that Daniyal begins to understand that Salim hates him and thinks of him as competition Seeds of doubt and thoughts of immense hate begin to take root in both the brothers minds and hearts Nisa sees Ruqayya being very hurtful towards Jagat so when the Rajput Princess wishes to spend some time with her son Khurram Nisa agrees also assuring her that this will be their secret On one such evening she has a romantic

Nisa receives a note from Salim saying he wants to see her but Nisa plays hard to get Jagat Gosini gets wind of this budding romance but ignores it thinking it as just another affair for Salim that fizzle out in due time Salim comes to meet Nisa while she is tending to little Khurram The two sneak away and indulge in some harmless flirtation The first sparks of a tempestuous romance are visible

Koka and Mahabat warn Salim that Daniyaal is trying to win favor in the court as well as the zenana and Salim needs to be wary of him but Salim seems to be lost in another world He and Nisa have another romantic rendezvous During this meeting Nisa gives Salim some very valuable advice Salim tells Akbar that he wants the campaign in Rajasthan and not the one in Deccan Abul Fazl and Daniyaal cannot believe their luck as the prestigious Deccan campaign has landed in their laps

Salim sends Nisa a beautiful bracelet and later meets Nisa at the Meena Bazaar to sneak her away This romance begins making the rounds of the rumor mill and it isnt long before everyone in the Zenana is talking about it Mahabat and Koka find out that it was Nisa who had advised Salim to let Daniyaal have the Deccan campaign and they are livid It becomes apparent to them that Salims attraction towards Nisa is not merely physical They are flabbergasted to learn that Salim is taking political and strategic advice from a woman Both decide to take action Mahabat sends Hoshiyaar Khan to Jagat Gosini and requests a secret meeting with her

Salim goes to spend time with Daniyaal but he is greeted with hostility from his brother Meanwhile Mahabat meets Jagat in secret and tells her that she needs to be careful about the new woman in Salims life for she may be a threat to everyone concerned Jagat ignores Mahabats warning and claims that she isnt one to be threatened by a commoner such as Mehrunissa but in reality she feels she must start taking precautionary measures all the same

Ali Quli is introduced to Akbar by KhaniKhanan in court Akbar rewards him with a handsome mansab for saving KhaniKhanans life Hoshiyaar Khan on Jagats behest spreads vicious rumours about Nisa and Salim When Jagat meets Man Bai she tells her that together they should try to end Salims affair with Nisa Man Bai has come to terms with the fact that her husband will take other wives She is not interested in scheming against Nisa Nisa gets wind of the rumours circulating about her and meets Salim one last time to end the affair as it is hurting her reputation Salim reassures her he has every intention to marry her

Nisa informs Asmat of Salims marriage proposal and that he will soon come over to discuss the same with the family Salim in trying to remain brotherly with Daniyaal asks him to let go of all his burdens and focus on his wedding He also gives marital advice to Daniyaal while also hinting at his own marriage with Nisa Meanwhile the powerful and great Akbar is shattered knowing that his own son tried to poison him

Salim on finding out that Nisas marriage has been fixed with Ali Quli rushes to meet Akbar but is denied entry He confronts Abul Fazl Koka and Mahabat in sheer desperation At the other end Nisa is upset with her parents for having accepted the proposal without much resistance Nisa rushes to the palace to meet Salim and when they meet Salim promises to seek Akbars approval on the wedding on the morning of Eid Abul Hasan expresses his apprehensions about Salims promise and asks Nisa to be smart about her decisions Mahmud overhears the conversation and passes on the information to Hoshiyaar who relays the same to Akbar Salim tries to meet Akbar one more time but is forced to return unsuccessfully Finally Ali Quli accompanied by KhanIKhanan comes to Nisas house where Nisa and Ali Quli are engaged much to her reluctance

Harsh a smalltown young boy becomes a victim to something he was completely unaware of Meanwhile everyone seemed to be enchanting the name of a mysterious character Ram Lal and no one knew even a bit about what was up with Chuttan Shukla the narrator and a convict who claims to be innocent

The intrigue of the Shakespearean tragedy Macbeth is transposed to the Mumbai underworldMaqbool an underworld dons henchman falls in love with his bosss mistress Nimmi who instigates him to kill the don and become the next leader

There are places in Goa where con artists and players live side by side around casinos A group of swindlers however believed that they could pull off the perfect con and risked everything they could only to get caught in the web of their own making

This is a film about the leader of the 1857 mutiny and his fight against the British rule

Lal dreamed of starting his own business and Das was a driver who quit his job because of an irritating boss One day Lal wins a lottery of ₹2 Lakhs and the duo decides to invest this money on a weird business idea of making a bus on their own They start promising their potential passengers a palace on wheels type of service which almost backfires them

Ramkishen and Mamta have 3 sons Vivek Vinod and Prem But Mamta always despised Vivek because he was the son of Ramkishen’s first wife who passed away while he was just a kid The hatred Mamta had for Vivek grew so much with time that she planned and succeeded in discarding Vivek his wife Sangeeta and their child off their own home This one deed of Mamta costs her own sons going against her

Just a few days were remaining for Yuvraj Vijay Singh’s coronation and wedding to happen before which someone attempted to assassinate him Meanwhile Prem the prince’s replacement was with the royal family this whole time and he eventually falls in love with Princess Maithili the prince’s fiancé

Harishchandra raised his sons Sunil and Prem all alone In the coming future Sunil gets married while Prem continues with his education before he meets Poonam an orphan After a couple of awkward interactions between Prem and Poonam they start developing feelings for each other But just two days before their wedding Poonams house catches fire putting everything in doubt

A man accepts a challenge by the chief minister of Maharashtra to run the state for one day and makes such a success of it that soon he is embroiled in political intrigue

Meera was eager to get her sister Geeta married So she sends the prospects of a young engineer Sunil to her father Pitamber Choudhry But Pitamber ends up meeting the wrong man Vinod And Geeta after spending some quality time with Vinod ends up falling in love with him But when Pitamber comes to know the truth he asks Geeta to marry Sunil and forget about Vinod

Identical twins Seeta and Geeta are separated at birth One is tortured by her abusive aunt while the other grows up as a street performer However their lives change forever when they swap places

Raja secretly loves Mona but she is in love with Ravi However Ravis grandmother disapproves of their relationship and asks Mona to forget him and marry someone else

Take an enthralling journey to the untamed corners of our country Wild Wild India is a showcase of Indian wildlife the enthusiasts and activists who support it and the threats it faces Tigers leopards rhinos rare birds adventurers activists find them all and more in this show

Rich with many shrines and temples both ancient and new India is a living spiritual entity These holy sites literally stand for our culture beliefs and scriptures Parikrama takes you to several of these places of worship narrating the story behind its origin and its significance As you travel through these sacred sites with us you also embark on your own spiritual journey

Safarnama is more than just a mere journey one wants to complete just to check out that one task from the ‘ToDo List” It is something just one of its kind In Safarnama we are up for a soulfulfilling journey with Ankit Siwach that is to begin in Mumbai and cease at Ladakh This journey is to witness numerous unseen moments and unfelt experiences via a thrilling adventurous route It isn’t just about navigating roads using GPS but more of digging deeper into the beauty of India to understand life better

As discrimination plagues our society Ansuni takes a look at disability inclusion through the lens of adventure sport and outdoor recreation Divyanshu Ganatra a blind paragliding pilot trekker and adventure sports person makes it his mission to spread the message of inclusion Giving birth to the Manali to Khardungla cycling expedition Inviting disabled people to take on the worlds most treacherous road to reach the worlds highest motorable mountain pass

Twentynine kilometers from Ajmer surrounded by the Aravalli hills in the heart of the Thar Desert is a lake city called Pushkar To the Hindus of the world it is second in holiness only to Mansarovar During the full moon in the month of Kartik the town and the nearby dunes become an enormous fairground Thousands of villagers bring cattle camels and horses to trade Folk artists musicians Ferris wheels and merrygorounds appear like a mirage in the desert only to vanish with the decapitation of Brahmas fifth head

This film talks about a very ancient tribe in India called the Raj Gonds who are more than 2000years old who live in the state of Telangana Adilabad district this annual event is the most sacred festival for these tribes which they have been following for centuries now and for a surprise no one till date has documented this event

This is a narrative about the Ramleela art form performed in Mehtapur Punjab This documentary throws light on this mysterious event happening every year with the Lakshman Murksha act simultaneously The event encourages the gathering of people from different corners of India for them to be a witness to this unique art form

This documentary is about Ramleela performed in the quaint town of Konch Uttar Pradesh It is a tenday festival that celebrates the glory of this ageold mythological legend through a beautiful act that demonstrates the events described in the legend The presence of thousands of people to witness the festival makes the ambience of the place more lively

This film documents the spirit of Varanasi in all its glory It elucidates more about the mythological significance of the city its place in the pages of history its cultural heritage and the lifestyle of the locals living there It also explains the value the city holds in the eyes and hearts of the tourists thronging the city

Host Meiyang Chang is all set to play the quiz master with students from schools in Hyderabad Karnal and Raipur Watch the full episode to know which team stands out and becomes the first IQ – India Quotient – Champion

The students from the schools of Dehradun Bareilly and Guwahati are ready and excited to take the EPIC IQ Challenge with quiz master Meiyang Chang Which team will become this episodes EPIC IQ Champion Watch the episode to find out

Quizmaster Meiyang Chang is about to play the IQ Challenge with the students from the schools of Nashik Solan and Patna Watch the full episode to know which team has the highest India Quotient in this episode

Students from the schools of Ferozepur Bhuj and Agra are ready to find out their KYC – Know Your Country – factor and take the EPIC IQ Challenge with quizmaster Meiyang Chang Which team will win the challenge in this episode Watch the full episode to find out

Kids from the schools of Mumbai Delhi and Varanasi are excited to play the EPIC IQ Challenge with host Meiyang Chang and show how well they know their country Watch the full episode to find out which school becomes the EPIC IQ Champion in this episode

The students from the schools of Jammu Gwalior and Surat are excited to play the IQ Challenge with the quizmaster Meiyang Chang and test how much do they know about their country Which school will be winning the challenge in this episode To find out watch the full episode

Host Meiyang Chang is excited to play the quiz with the students from schools in Bangalore Jaipur and Gangtok The kids too are waiting to put their knowledge to test To find out which one of them wins watch the full episode

Students from schools in Ahmedabad Mumbai and Pune are all set to play the EPIC IQ Challenge with the quizmaster Meiyang Chang Which one of them will triumph Whose knowledge of India is the most extensive Watch the full episode to find out

Quizmaster Meiyang Chang is ready to play the EPIC IQ Challenge with students from the schools of Solan Jaipur and Gandhidham Which team will take away the Champion’s title in this episode Watch the full episode to find out

Kids from the schools of Ghaziabad Surat and Gwalior are ready to play the EPIC IQ Challenge with the entertaining and enlightening quizmaster Meiyang Chang Which school will win this time Watch the full episode to meet the Champions

Host Meiyang Chang is all set to play the EPIC IQ Challenge with students from the schools of Jodhpur Aurangabad and Kangra Which school will get the honour of becoming the Champions this time To find out watch the full episode

Season Finale Students from schools in Mumbai Delhi and Indore are excited to take the EPIC IQ Challenge with the quizmaster Meiyang Chang and give this season an exciting endnote Which school will take away the Champions title in this episode Watch the entire episode to find out

Just a few days were remaining for Yuvraj Vijay Singh’s coronation and wedding to happen before which someone attempted to assassinate him Meanwhile Prem the prince’s replacement was with the royal family this whole time and he eventually falls in love with Princess Maithili the prince’s fiancé

Harishchandra raised his sons Sunil and Prem all alone In the coming future Sunil gets married while Prem continues with his education before he meets Poonam an orphan After a couple of awkward interactions between Prem and Poonam they start developing feelings for each other But just two days before their wedding Poonams house catches fire putting everything in doubt

Raju comes to Bombay chasing his dreams but keeps losing out on opportunities His love Renu helps him find a job Success goes to his head until one day a tragic accident destroys his reputation

Prem meets his brother Rajesh’s sisterinlaw Nisha amid Rajesh’s wedding ceremonies and the love between the two grows immensely with the passing time But due to the series of unfortunate events Pooja Nisha’s sister and Rajesh’s wife dies after giving birth to a baby and now it was expected of Nisha to marry Rajesh and help him raising the kid

Bhola is in love with Bindu a girl living in the neighbourhood But he lacks the money and charm to win her over Later on Bhola with the help of his friend Guru makes a plan in an attempt to make Bindu fall in love with Bhola Initially it seemed like everything is working the way it should But everything falls apart when Bindu learns the truth

Meera was eager to get her sister Geeta married So she sends the prospects of a young engineer Sunil to her father Pitamber Choudhry But Pitamber ends up meeting the wrong man Vinod And Geeta after spending some quality time with Vinod ends up falling in love with him But when Pitamber comes to know the truth he asks Geeta to marry Sunil and forget about Vinod

It was Prem Kumar who was supposed to be Sanjana’s suitor But everyone including Sanjana mistakes Prem Kishen to be the one her mother wanted her to get married to Sanjana did not like him at all But after a series of events she ends up falling in love with him However a lot of things change between the two when Prem Kumar enters their lives

Suman’s father leaves her with the family of his childhood friend as he had to travel abroad for work This was the time when she met Prem and the two eventually fell in love with each other But it didn’t take time for their family differences to become a roadblock between their love story

Safarnama is more than just a mere journey one wants to complete just to check out that one task from the ‘ToDo List” It is something just one of its kind In Safarnama we are up for a soulfulfilling journey with Ankit Siwach that is to begin in Mumbai and cease at Ladakh This journey is to witness numerous unseen moments and unfelt experiences via a thrilling adventurous route It isn’t just about navigating roads using GPS but more of digging deeper into the beauty of India to understand life better

Rich with many shrines and temples both ancient and new India is a living spiritual entity These holy sites literally stand for our culture beliefs and scriptures Parikrama takes you to several of these places of worship narrating the story behind its origin and its significance As you travel through these sacred sites with us you also embark on your own spiritual journey

This film talks about a very ancient tribe in India called the Raj Gonds who are more than 2000years old who live in the state of Telangana Adilabad district this annual event is the most sacred festival for these tribes which they have been following for centuries now and for a surprise no one till date has documented this event

Shelter one of mankinds most basic physiological needs At least thats what it started out as at the beginning of timeFrom dwelling in caves to carving out temples in mountains mankind has redefined shelter with every passing era Though the underlying philosophy of any monument is to serve some sort of function great architecture is fuelled by imagination Indias architecture is built on that very imagination and is a fascinating fusion of both art and science From strategically placed astronomy towers to impressive and aweinspiring tombs Indian architecture has pushed the limits of engineering and designSanrachna explores these architectural wonders and how the makers of these marvels made them without the aid of modern mechanics and machinery With an immensely astute sense of engineering the architects were able to construct fortresses that have stood the test of time unshaken by its changes Join our host Vaibhavi as she travels through the country discovering the fascinating stories behind Indias outstanding monuments and its architecture Sanrachna will leave you in awe of the past and its ability to do what we cant even with our modern tools and fancy tricks

Indipedia is an anchor driven episodic series that will showcases the CUSTOMS OF INDIA that are so obvious but not so researchedThe word CUSTOM in this case refers to an umbrella term for rituals superstitions symbols inventions livelihoods arts crafts culture and more Indipedia would unearth simple and logical meanings behind everyday practices across India through the eyes of a young firangi It will explain the science mythology and history behind the traditions and values It will highlight all the unique features their origin and existence that make India what it is todayThe show will consist of half an hour fast paced episodes showcasing things that make India studying each aspect carefully and meeting experts to fathom its significance

Its not a thin line but a thick fence that keeps mainstream sports apart from adventure sports Mainstream sports have players but adventure sports have Misfits – people who are aware of the dangers they have taken upon themselves by making these sports an integral part of their lives These games have found refuge in the Himalayan terrain In this documentary we have some inspiring Himalayan Misfits sharing their onfield experiences straight from the higher altitudes

This is the story of the many ghats on the banks of the Ganga and its tributaries in the holy land of Lord Shiva Varanasi and the millions who call it home Kids adults locals and people from all over the country live here in harmony eking out a living and a life for themselves Death surrounds the Ganga with those who pass on from this world in the hope of attaining salvation or MokshaDreams are fulfilled and broken right here along the holy river but life goes on despite everything Ghat Ghat ka Paani explores life and its myriad hues along the holy Ganges

Go back in time and discover the vivid yet scattered history of Kashmir The monarchs of Kashmir centuries ago built several temples But these temples can not all be seen in presentday Kashmir Some temples couldn’t defeat the rage of the foreign invaders and some got defeated by the sands of time Today even in their state of ruin these shattered temples speak volumes about their history The few that have survived and are standing tall are monuments of grace even today Kashmir Ki Virasat brings their oftforgotten history to life

The Hornbill Festival of Nagaland over the years has evolved from being just a celebration of the heritage and tradition of the Nagas into one big cultural event for all the 8 Northeast States Named after the Great Indian Hornbill the revered forest bird which is displayed in the folklore of most of the state39s tribes the festival is a colourful mixture of religious ceremonies food fairs sports games parades crafts performances dance etc In this EPIC Special we take you to the exotic state of Nagaland to experience 39the festival of festivals39 and a unique tribal life and culture

They say that variety is the spice of life Well Indian cuisine is abundant with both spice and variety But how did the Indian palate come to be this colourful The answer lies in the royal kitchens of IndiaIndian Royalty are the custodians of the ancient culinary traditions Raja Rasoi aur Anya Kahaniyaan takes us through the history of food prepared in the royal kitchens of India whose blending of foreign imports rare fowls elaborate preparation methods and local herbs created some of the best and most flavourful food in the countryWe get to experience the tales of extravagance and eccentricity of desperation and innovation and of happy accidents The royal love for creativity and uniqueness have led to a rich culinary tradition that makes Indian cuisine one of the most exciting ones in the world

Dive into a world of action drama determination and courage while reliving the greatest escape stories of our time in an all new miniseries The Great Escape The show is based on true events and takes you on a thrilling ride of the most daring escapes from Indian history Some of the stories covered in the series include Sushmita Banerjees escape from the Taliban in Afghanistan Dalai Lamas escape from Tibet the story of a daring jailbreak by the inmates of a jail in Punjab and Indian prisonerofwar Nihal Singh and Ram Chander Yadavs escape from the clutches of the Chinese in the IndoChina war The miniseries even has some comments from the people who made these exhilarating escapes including the Dalai Lama himself Each episode takes you to different locations across varied time periods The stylizations of those eras mixed with the thrill of escape keeps you hooked till the end

In battles won and wars lost there are many lives claimed regardless of the victor Its not easy to face the perils of warfare even as a trained soldierBut not all wars are won on the battlefield and not all soldiers fight in combat There are those soldiers who are invisible unhindered risking their lives and limbs to protect the honor of their king country and homeAdrishya makes you experience life from the point of view of Indias greatest spies living through the danger the fear the triumphs and the captures We see the spys heroic acts through their eyes and follow them as they travel through dangerous landscapes slip into disguises and hoodwink enemy soldiers We become privy to their thoughts as they inch towards fulfilling their mission

Safarnama is more than just a mere journey one wants to complete just to check out that one task from the ‘ToDo List” It is something just one of its kind In Safarnama we are up for a soulfulfilling journey with Ankit Siwach that is to begin in Mumbai and cease at Ladakh This journey is to witness numerous unseen moments and unfelt experiences via a thrilling adventurous route It isn’t just about navigating roads using GPS but more of digging deeper into the beauty of India to understand life better

Lost Recipes is about the rediscovery of dishes dropped from the pages of history and reliving the longlost traditions and perhaps reviving them Chef Aditya Bal heads off to different regions in India from Uttarandhra to Kutch on a quest to unearth these oncepopular culinary rituals and recipes Because all these recipes are no longer found in cookbooks Aditya must turn back the clock and wade through memories and folklore to find the original Lost Recipes

This introductory class will take you through the screenwriting process and its different elements Premise Theme Story Character and Structure You will understand what writing a screenplay entails and the difference between writing a novel and screenplay

This introductory class will take you through the screenwriting process and its different elements Premise Theme Story Character and Structure You will understand what writing a screenplay entails and the difference between writing a novel and screenplay

This introductory class will take you through the screenwriting process and its different elements Premise Theme Story Character and Structure You will understand what writing a screenplay entails and the difference between writing a novel and screenplay

This introductory class will take you through the screenwriting process and its different elements Premise Theme Story Character and Structure You will understand what writing a screenplay entails and the difference between writing a novel and screenplay

This introductory class will take you through the screenwriting process and its different elements Premise Theme Story Character and Structure You will understand what writing a screenplay entails and the difference between writing a novel and screenplay

In simple words this class will teach you how to write a story You will learn about different elements of a good screenplay and look at different processes that go into writing it thereby making it a compelling film This class will teach you to think like a screenplay writer

In simple words this class will teach you how to write a story You will learn about different elements of a good screenplay and look at different processes that go into writing it thereby making it a compelling film This class will teach you to think like a screenplay writer

In simple words this class will teach you how to write a story You will learn about different elements of a good screenplay and look at different processes that go into writing it thereby making it a compelling film This class will teach you to think like a screenplay writer

In simple words this class will teach you how to write a story You will learn about different elements of a good screenplay and look at different processes that go into writing it thereby making it a compelling film This class will teach you to think like a screenplay writer

In this class you will learn about character development an important part of creating believable fictional characters You will learn what makes for an interesting character and how you can make the audience resonate with them

In this class you will learn about character development an important part of creating believable fictional characters You will learn what makes for an interesting character and how you can make the audience resonate with them

In this class you will learn about character development an important part of creating believable fictional characters You will learn what makes for an interesting character and how you can make the audience resonate with them

In this class you will learn about character development an important part of creating believable fictional characters You will learn what makes for an interesting character and how you can make the audience resonate with them

In this class you will learn about conflict the trials and tribunals of the protagonist In every narrative conflict is the key element that provides interest tension and suspense while also helping the protagonist transform himselfherself This class will analyse the importance of this ingredient in a story

In this class we will be talking about the structure of a screenplay The structure is defined as the arrangement of the story elements into a specific order to evoke the perfect response in the audience It is the chronological design of highs and lows conflict and resolution etc in the story

In this class we will be talking about the structure of a screenplay The structure is defined as the arrangement of the story elements into a specific order to evoke the perfect response in the audience It is the chronological design of highs and lows conflict and resolution etc in the story

In this class we will be talking about the structure of a screenplay The structure is defined as the arrangement of the story elements into a specific order to evoke the perfect response in the audience It is the chronological design of highs and lows conflict and resolution etc in the story

In this world where most of us have a list of possessions we wish to have in our lives here is a group of people who quest for nothing materialistic but eternity – the Yogis Yogis and Pandits have been living in our country since eons Get a glimpse of every aspect of a Yogi’s life from attire to the ideology theyve embraced through the ages in this special feature

The threeweeklong Nanda Devi Raj Jat is a pilgrimage and festival of Uttarakhand in India People from the entire GarhwalKumaon Division as well as other parts of India and the world participate in Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra The goddess Nanda Devi is worshipped at dozens of places in Kumaon and Garhwal but the region around Mt Nanda Devi and its sanctuary which falls in the Pithorgarh Almora and Chamoli District is the prime area related to Nanda Devi The Jat meaning Yatra or pilgrimage starts from Nauti village near Karnprayag and goes up to the heights of Roopkund and Homekund with a four horned sheep After the havan yagna is over the sheep is freed with decorated ornaments food and clothing and the other offerings are discarded The legend is this that Nanda Devi consort of Lord Shiva left her village and went to the Nanda Devi parbat Therefore when the yatra starts heavy rain occurs as if the devi is crying This yatra covers many villages interesting legends and aweinspiring locales The journey is difficult because of the difficult terrain it goes through it goes high upto 16000 feet above sea level Besides many interesting places one passes by a Lake known as Roopkund which is surrounded by hundreds of ancient skeletons and there are interesting legends behind this skeletal lake Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra 2014 started from 18 August 2014 and went up to 6 September 2014 40000 people covered distance of approximately 290 km The 230 km distance was covered by foot or by trekking route and the rest 60 km was covered by the bus transport Nanda Devi Raj Jat is organised once in 12 years Nanda Devi Raj Jat 2014 has special importance because that is the 1st ever Raj Jat of Uttarakhand State which was part of Uttar Pradesh State in earlier Raj Jat

This film documents the spirit of Varanasi in all its glory It elucidates more about the mythological significance of the city its place in the pages of history its cultural heritage and the lifestyle of the locals living there It also explains the value the city holds in the eyes and hearts of the tourists thronging the city

After exploring the forgotten histories of India end to end Ekaant puts a foot forward and goes Sarhad Paar Ekaant Sarhad Paar takes us back into a time when India was more than just a political entity It was an idea spread far and wide History buff and Anchor Akul Tripathi packs his bags and heads to glittering Sri Lanka for an Ekaant divided by political boundaries but united still by that idea of India to explore a tale every Indian child has grown up listening to In this special episode Akul explores the Ekaant of Sigiriya a magnificent rock the ruins of a rockpalace which myths and folklore eulogise as Ravanas palace The same palace in whose gardens he had imprisoned Sita Following the Ramayan trail into the heartland of Sri Lanka Much has changed in the cultural links between India and Sri Lanka since the time of the Ramayana yet there is more than just a hint of the ancient Jambudweep and Ratnadweep that still lingers in the Ekaant

In the battle of Srinagar it was the heroic acts of Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon that turned the war into our favour

A few rare brands achieve the distinction of becoming truly iconic Royal Enfield is one such legendary brand with a unique story a vintage motorcycle company that has an English pedigree but an Indian upbringing Royal Enfield Bullet is the worlds oldest continuously made motorcycle which has legions of fans and followers who love its sound looks and riding comfort This is the story of the rise fall and rise of Royal Enfield an iconic motorcycle company

Its not a thin line but a thick fence that keeps mainstream sports apart from adventure sports Mainstream sports have players but adventure sports have Misfits – people who are aware of the dangers they have taken upon themselves by making these sports an integral part of their lives These games have found refuge in the Himalayan terrain In this documentary we have some inspiring Himalayan Misfits sharing their onfield experiences straight from the higher altitudes

A crew visits the Kaziranga National Park to film the Indian Rhinoceros There comes a moment when they are trapped between the tall grass on one side and a herd of elephants on another This incident shifts their interest from the rhinos to the elephants of the National Park all because of Debeshwar Pegu Debeshwar is the Elephant Whisperer working as a Forest Officer who saves the crew from one of the elephants about to charge Discover his story and his special bond with Maya a female elephant living in the National Park

Bombay the financial capital of India is known for its fastpaced lifestyle and concrete jungles But in this city also hides a treasure fostered by Mother Nature herself the Wetlands of Bombay The Wetlands of the city are home to several species of flora and fauna some of which are endangered They are also the seasonal retreats for migratory birds like Flamingos

Rivers have been the thread through which a nations history culture and existence has been woven Be it Ancient Egypt along the Nile or Indus Valley Civilisation along the Indus rivers are the cradle of our civilisation The rampant growth and development in the last couple of centuries has taken its toll on rivers environmentally and culturally Janani is a journey along the glorious Yamuna river exploring it39s mythical and natural origins the society and culture that prospered on its banks and the environmental degradation it now faces Mother to cities like Delhi and Agra consort of Krishna and a gushing pristine stream in the Himalayas Yamuna is not only a giver of water and life to its people it is also a goddess and a cultural icon that has been celebrated in various art forms Janani is the story of this river from its birth at Yamunotri till its confluence with Ganga and the Mythical Saraswati at Allahabad

Aghanjar mahadev temple is situated at a distance of 5 km from Dharamshala and in the Khaniyara village near manji river at the foothills of dhauladhar This Shiva temple is very uniquevery old and is illustrious for its scenic beauties It is believed that this temple was created by pandavas It is believed that once upon a time that when the Pandavas from the Mahabharata were on their way to the Kailash Mountains Lord Shiva appeared before of them at this spot and blessed them with a boon to succeed over the kaurvas At this place sage Ganga Bharati has laidoff “Akhand Dhuni” Sacred Fire

Anjani Mahadev is a holy temple of Devi Anjana Mother of Lord Hanuman in Manali where the main attraction is ice Lingam formed by flowing water from mountain It is said that Devi Anjana meditated at this place During winters when temperature decreases and the water flowing from the mountains fall at a particular point and at same time due to minus temperature water freezes and formed a Lingam shape Some time Lingam attains height up to 20 to 30 feet And because of same formation procedure of Lingam it is also called Amarnath of Kullu or Chota Amarnath Vashisth Mandir is named after Rishi Vashistha Legend has it that the saddened Rishi Vashisht after learning that his children were killed by Vishwamitra tried to commit suicide But the river refused to kill him

Around 30 km from Kangra District Baglamukhi Temple is a Siddha Peeth close to both Jwala Ji and Chintpurni Devi Temple The deity Baglamukhi is one of the 10 Mahavidyas and believed to be the destroyer of all evils Yellow colour is the most favourite colour of the Goddess That is why the temple is painted in yellow colour The devotees do wear yellow attire and yellow desserts besan ki laddoo are offered to the deity People worship the deity to win the legal confrontations to defeat their enemy to prosper in business and to win the heart of beloved

Baijnath Temple is a revered shrine of Himachal Pradesh Located at a distance of 16 kms from Palampur in the Beas valley Baijnath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva In the porch of the temple the two long inscriptions state that before the present temple there was a shrine of Lord Shiva at the same spot ❖ Just 5 kms away from Baijnath another temple attracts the devotees because of its timeless appeal–Maha Kaal—The abode of the mighty Shiva the lord of the Destruction

Built in the 16th century and dedicated to Krishna this temple has a small collection of carved panels from other area temples in its courtyard A curious feature of the temple is the depiction of amorous scenes of Khajuraho type on the exterior of the temple In the niches outside the temple are depicted various deities including Surya Harihara Krishna with flute Hanuman Mashishasuramardini Anantasayi Vishnu Vishnu with three faces those of hanuman a lion and a boar Uma Maheshvra Narsimha and VarahaBrij Raj Swami temple inside the Nurpurfort is a 16thcentury historical temple of Lord Krishna and home to a muchrevered deity of the local population and attracts tourists

The temple of Bhadra Kali is located at the height of 3800 ft on a place called Bhalei The temple deity is a black stone idol of Goddess which stands 2 ft tall and is enshrined in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple Chamunda Devi Temple is nestled in a spectacular position on the spur of Shah Madar range of hills and opposite to the Chamba town It is a major holy place for pilgrims that sits on the bank of river Baner and just 15 km away from Dharmshala The temple of Chhatrari is regarded as one of the holiest ones and is devoted to Goddess Shakti

A medieval shrine Bhagsunath is Shiva Temple situated about 3kms from Mcleodganj The temple has been highly revered by the Hindus and the Gorkha Community The sacred shrine is famed for its two pools that are believed to have healing properties The legend has that King Bhagsu built this temple after seeking forgiveness from Snake God It is believed that Nag Devta was raged in anger as King Bhagsu stole water from the sacred Nag Dal Lake here Later the king repented and built the temple in reverence to Nag Devta

The Bhootnath Temple is an ancient temple and one of the famous temple in Himachal Pradesh The controlling deity is the Great Lord Shiva and was built when State Capital was shifted from Bhiuli to present place Bhootnath Temple with an idol of a manifestation of god Shiva is synonymous with Mandi The idol of Nandi the sacred bull stands facing the ornamental double arch of the sanctuary The overhang cellar and mandap are incised with delicate figures of elephants The Nandi Shivas mount faces the deity from the ornamented doublearched entrance

A dockworker overthrows the tyranny of a cruel gangster but has to run away to make a new life for himself and his brothers Fifteen years later his past catches up with him as his old enemy resurfaces

Set in 19th century Delhi our story takes place at time when technology and science are still in their infancy and modern tools of investigation havent yet been invented While Bahadur Shah Zafar II reigns ostensibly the British might and influence increases each day and with it a spate of crimes As crime multiplies the police grapples to keep up with the mounting unsolved cases Under these circumstances when the Kotwal finds himself in the midst of a felonious mystery he seeks the help of the only man who can come to his aid Mirza Jaan Nawaz Though eccentric in his methods of investigation Mirza proves himself time and again unravelling a new mystery with every case Without the aid of technology Mirza relies on the most potent tool of all his brain With an equal measure of intelligence and looks Mirza Jaan Nawaz knows how to maneuver every situation The ladies want him and the men want to be him But Mirza only has eyes for his love Zeenat from whom he often seeks counsel But even this man of mystery and strength has a past that continues to haunt him As he moves from case to case he gets closer to confronting his own demons and finding answers for himself Blessed with support from the Kotwal and his son Shyam Mirza cracks down on the criminals through his powers of reasoning and observation delivering justice to Daribas citizens only on Dariba Diaries

They thought their lives came to an end That was the stigma the attackers wanted to sow into the minds of these ambitious souls But as it is said that the end is just a new beginning they gathered all their torn pieces and stitched them into dreams Dreams that their creations would be hanging on hangers one day Rupas Boutique is a tale of survival of the spirit of creation that acid attacks failed to destroy

One car accident and Armin Salem becomes a victim to memory loss All he can remember now is his name and that he is from Paris With the passing time he starts getting visions of Rhea Wagner’s murder and starts thinking about maybe he has committed a heinous crime He was all engrossed into trying to regain his memory when he meets Kavya who helps him put his life together bit by bit

Every corner of the state of Rajasthan is immensely rich in culture and history Utsav is an extract of this culture straight from the streets of Jaipur The Pink City Visit a Rajasthani Mela where multiple forms of art are exhibited and people participate primarily to propagate and preserve the culture of their and our motherland

Sharanam takes viewers on a poignant journey to some of the most revered pilgrimage sites in India to and highlights the traditions practices rituals and ideals that bring people to these holy places in search of something greater than themselves Narrated by Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla Sharanam showcases testimonies of personal incidents that are the bedrock of the belief and follows the strong thread of faith that not only binds the pilgrims to their Gods but also the nation with itself

Prem meets his brother Rajesh’s sisterinlaw Nisha amid Rajesh’s wedding ceremonies and the love between the two grows immensely with the passing time But due to the series of unfortunate events Pooja Nisha’s sister and Rajesh’s wife dies after giving birth to a baby and now it was expected of Nisha to marry Rajesh and help him raising the kid

Navy day is observed on 4 December every year to celebrate the achievements and the role of the naval force in the daredevil attack on the Pakistani naval base in Karachi The war of 1971 was a military conflict between India and Pakistan The Indian Navy started the covert naval operations which were executed successfully Overall the Indian Navys attack was carefully planned and well executed Operation Trident has often been described by experts as one of the most brilliantly planned operations in the history of naval warfare INS Nipat INS Nirghat INS Veer and INS Vidyut were part of the killer squadron that was assigned with the task of sealing the fate of the Karachi harbor The crew communicated in Russian making it difficult to for the enemy crew to intercept The attack was a complete surprise and a shock to Pakistans Armed Forces Command The operation was considered an enormous success for the Indian Navy with no casualties or damage to the Indian task group which returned safely back to Indian ports

In a land where the Emperor reigned supreme only the selected few would have the power to influence his decisions Prince Salim was first in line to inherit his father Akbars throne Already married to his first wife Man Bai Salim was on his way to strengthening the Mughal relations with Rajputana with his second marriage to Jagat GosiniBut amidst the lavish palaces and plush lives of the Mughal royalty a war was being fought from within While the kings charted the political climate for the country the queens ruled that throne at home Mehrunissa bright and charismatic always dreamt of becoming queen and when the invitation came from the pasha begum herself Mehrunissa joined her team of ladies in waitingHereon begins the love story of Salim and Mehrunissa from their first meeting until their coronations as Jehangir and NurJahan The series interweaves various plot lines from the lives of many historical characters including Akbar Ruqaiyya Begum Abul Fazal and many othersBased on the popular book The Twentieth Wife by author Indu Sundaresan Siyaasat is a story of politics interpersonal conflicts sabotage grandeur power and above all else the love between Salim and Mehrunissa who was Salims twentieth and final wife