Renuka Narayanan is a commentator and columnist on religion and culture.
Articles by Renuka Narayanan
Lost Gospel shows Judas innocent of treachery
IS JUDAS Iscariot no longer to be cursed as the world's most reviled traitor? A new gospel, made public on Thursday in Washington by the National Geographic Society, says no. The sensational finding oversets the tale told by the four books of the New Testament: the Gospels of four of Jesus's chosen 12 disciples, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Going by their story, Jesus posed a threat to the established Jewish clergy, which convinced the Roman rulers of the Semitic regions that his growing following was a political and law-and-order threat.
Published on Apr 08, 2006 01:14 AM IST
None | Renuka Narayanan, New Delhi
Lord Rama?s life and love
Despite loving Sri Rama for his many virtues, many of us cannot uphold him as a model husband. That honour belongs to the fascinating Mahadev.
Updated on Apr 06, 2006 02:22 PM IST
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The Impressionables
Indian art is selling big these days. But does it have a vision of its own? writes Renuka Narayanan.
Published on Apr 03, 2006 01:03 AM IST
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Can you spot the (real) Picasso?
Today is Christie?s auction of contemporary Indian art in London. It?s expected to fetch around $ 9 million and topping the 200 lots is Raza?s Tapovan, likely to fetch between $ 800,000 and $ 1 million. Guesstimated likewise is Tyeb Mehta?s Falling Figure With A Bird which is hugely inspired by Pablo Picasso?s famous Guernica.
Published on Mar 30, 2006 04:30 AM IST
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India?s first known eclipse
As per the Rig Veda, the first eclipse happened over Kurukshetra, some time between 1200 BC and 3296 BC.
Published on Mar 29, 2006 04:22 PM IST
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The season of new hope
This year, Easter and Eid-ul-Milad-un-Nabi, the Prophet?s birthday, fall on April 16, which is also Baisakhi.
Updated on Mar 23, 2006 11:16 AM IST
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River Jordan and a Hindu ritual
Renuka Narayanan narrates her divine experience at the river side.
Published on Mar 20, 2006 12:59 PM IST
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There is a lot to learn from America
America upsets people for various reasons today, but you can?t help approving of the American work ethic.
Published on Mar 10, 2006 01:16 PM IST
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India?s special status
The Muslim world, which calls Abrahamic followers Ahl-e-Kitab or People of the Book, has a separate name for Indians: Ahl-e-Hunood-the People of Hind.
Published on Mar 04, 2006 03:15 PM IST
None | INNERVOICE | Renuka Narayanan
Ten Picasso sold on first night
IT COULD not have been a better start for the first sale of Pablo Picasso works in India. About ten of the 40 Picasso-signed odds and ends (prints and ceramics among others) were sold on the opening night on Wednesday at Vadehra Art Gallery in Okhla.
Published on Feb 09, 2006 12:42 PM IST
None | Renuka Narayanan, New Delhi
Picasso works are a hit in Delhi
It could not have been a better start for the first sale of Pablo Picasso works in India. About ten of the 40 Picasso-signed odds and ends (prints and ceramics among others) were sold on the opening night on Wednesday at Vadehra Art Gallery in Okhla.
Published on Feb 09, 2006 04:53 AM IST
None | Renuka Narayanan, New Delhi
Vrindavan?s new god
A question of titular succession has thrown up interesting nuances in religious politics in one of India?s holiest places, Vrindavan.
Published on Feb 08, 2006 03:16 AM IST
None | Renuka Narayanan, Vrindavan
Soul needs a healing touch
Mind-body-spirit is one and staying well means addressing all three to achieve life?s balance, writes Renuka Narayanan.
Published on Jan 24, 2006 12:41 PM IST
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Away from prying eyes they pray
A YEAR ago, the press and police milled around the two Kanchi shankaracharyas; Nepalese wrestlers and prisoners in Coimbatore jail fasted for their release; the Ulema spoke up for them.
Published on Jan 20, 2006 01:08 PM IST
None | Renuka Narayanan, Kalavai
Away from prying eyes they pray
The two Kanchi Shankaracharyas spent their four-month retreat praying at Tirupati, reports Renuka Narayanan.
Updated on Jan 20, 2006 08:53 AM IST
None | Renuka Narayanan, Kalavai
Karachi blues
?It should have happened 60 years ago!? mourns Zia Mohyeddin, the new director of Pakistan?s mint-new National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa) set up last year in Karachi.
Published on Jan 13, 2006 01:32 AM IST
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A guru for the ages
Let us all follow Guru Gobind Singh's words as a mantra to fight for a better national life, writes Renuka Narayanan.
Published on Jan 07, 2006 04:30 PM IST
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The wake-up mantra
A New Year is such a splendid calendar opportunity to recharge soul batteries that some ritual must mark it, writes Renuka Narayanan.
Published on Jan 02, 2006 02:26 PM IST
PTI | Renuka Narayanan, New Delhi