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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 states 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 the festival of festivals and a unique tribal life and culture.
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 Gosini. But 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 Nur-Jahan. The series interweaves various plot lines from the lives of many historical characters including Akbar, Ruqaiyya Begum, Abul Fazal and many others. Based on the popular book The Twentieth Wife by author Indu Sundaresan, Siyaasat is a story of politics, inter-personal conflicts, sabotage, grandeur, power and above all else, the love between Salim and Mehrunissa, who was Salims twentieth and final wife.
What we call as Bharat predates time as we know it. When you utter the name, the meaning is not only psychological and social but also is existential and has a power. Bharat has power. This power has to reverberate through everyone’s hearts in this country. In this specially curated series of talks, one of the foremost spiritual thinkers of India Sadhguru explains what makes India, India. He discusses the essence, the spirit, of Bharat - the religious, social, economic, and spiritual core of the country and how they affect and impact every single person living in the country. He covers myriad subjects, from rivers as lifelines to the racial and ethnic identities that make up the population of the country. All this and more on Bharat - Rhythm of a Nation with Sadhguru.
We are super excited to relaunch a Tinkle classic Join the enigmatic Uncle Anu’s band of merry men and women as they look deep into the secrets of the universe. From the smallest atoms to the largest galaxies, nothing is going to remain unexplained
Saamagri Aur Sampatti is an animated series detailing the journey of various commodities that shaped India’s history through their trade, usage, and spread. The history of a few key commodities for India, such as pepper, silk, coffee, and cotton, are covered in this fascinating 9-episode series.
The characters of Tagores stories spring into life through the cinematic imagination of acclaimed filmmaker, Anurag Basu in Stories By Rabindranath Tagore.Tagores 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.
EPIC India Quiz Challenge is a one-of-a-kind quiz competition in which teams from schools across India will fight for the crown of having the highest ‘IQ’ i.e. India Quotient. The show tests the contestants’ India Quotient, their knowledge of the country- its culture, history, geography, current affairs, and more. Actor Meiyang Chang hosts the show through which children can test their knowledge about India, and at the same time learn more about its fascinating history and culture.
A single man’s quest to end suffering changed the course of history for a large part of the continent. In ‘Buddha-Sutra’ we examine various facts about the Buddha, his teachings and the spread of Buddhism. This series of animated shorts also explores the impact Buddhism has had on art and architecture, politics and history.
Suppandi is back to make you laugh with his silly antics, and so is Shikari Shambu, who due to some stroke of luck, ends up being the hero in every situation that he encounters. Join this wholesome journey of stupidity and laugh till your cheeks hurt.
A quick look at the various aspects of a city that has existed for much of India’s history – exploring the music, industry and culture associated with Varanasi Banaras.
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.
Devlok Mini with Devdutt Pattanaik explores fascinating titbits of Indian mythology and legends with a narrative that is both, quick to watch and easy to absorb. In each episode, mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik narrates stories, discusses popular beliefs, and provides his insights into the meaning behind various mythological tales.
Indipedia is an anchor driven episodic series that will showcases the CUSTOMS OF INDIA that are so obvious but not so researched. The 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 today. The 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.
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