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Election Special - Must Read

Oh, It's that time in 5 years. Now is the time... to wake up again for a short duty of ours as citizens.  "Every vote matters." Sounds like cliche, but it's more than important. This poem seeks to awaken people amidst this time of crucial elections in the country, to go out and ink their index finger...

The Full Story of Eklavya - Glimpses of Mahabharata (Episode 3)

 In the heart of ancient India, there lived a young and talented archer. His story is one of skill, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion. Ekalavya, the son of Hiranyadhanus who was the king of Nishada tribe. Though born in a privileged family, Ekalavya lost his father at a very young age due to his tragic death in a war. Now Ekalavya as the main heir was the only one to be in charge of the forest. But there was another problem. The population of the wolves and jackals was at its peak, which threatened the natives and wildlife. Ekalavya, who was a humble and curious boy, wanted to learn archery and warfare tactics for the welfare of his subjects. He approached Dronacharya, the guru of Pandavas and the Kauravas, whom he considered his role model. "Greeting to you Oh Revered Guru! I am Eklavya, the son of late Hiranyadhanus, the king of Nishada Tribe. As the new king of the forest, it is my duty to protect my subjects and the forest wildlife from the wolves and jackals. I am very keen ...