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German Indology and Richard Wagner

By Dilip Roy FRAS One of the lessr known sources of Richard Wagner’s aesthetic and philosophical ideas was his interest in ancient India. Among his many accomplishments, he was undeniably an Indologist,

May 12, 2025

Arts & Culture·Books·LITE BLOGS

Meet the Indian scholar in UK who solved grammar’s greatest puzzle: Dr Rishi Rajpopat

How did Dr Rishi Rajpopat, a determined scholar made Sanskrit’s ‘language machine’ work for the first time in 2,500 years? An exclusive feature by columnist Riccha Grrover for Asian Lite International. A

August 17, 2023

Education·LITE BLOGS·London News

Mahabharata: A spectacular retelling of the ancient Sanskrit epic, by Canada’s Why Not Theatre at Barbican London

Why Not Theatre’s Mahabharata is the first major international adaptation led by a company from the South Asian diaspora, UK premiere at the Barbican from 1-7 October 2023; preview by columnist Riccha

August 1, 2023

LITE BLOGS·London News·Theatre

Sanskrit opera empowers ancient legend’s female narrative

First ever Sanskrit opera tells ancient Indian legend from the female perspective. A preview feature by columnist Riccha Grrover for Asian Lite international. Gaṅgā, a powerful new chamber opera that tells the story

June 13, 2023

Culture·India News