Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

UNBELIEVABLE: The kurukshetra war - The Untold Story

Imagine a warrior so powerful that the outcome of an entire war could depend on a single decision he made. A warrior whose weapons were so unstoppable that even the greatest heroes of the Mahabharata would struggle against him. Now imagine that this warrior never fought a single battle in…

MyLifeXP

Why Sahadeva Knew the Future but Stayed Silent

Imagine knowing exactly what is going to happen tomorrow. Now imagine knowing who will win a war, who will die, and how history will unfold. Would you stay silent? Most people wouldn't. Yet according to one of the most fascinating traditions associated with the Mahabharata, Sahadeva the youngest Pandava possessed…

MyLifeXP

Why Karna's Chariot Wheel Sank at the Worst Moment

Karna was one of the greatest warriors of the Mahabharata. His courage was unmatched, his generosity legendary, and his loyalty unwavering. Yet despite possessing extraordinary skills, he met a tragic end on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. But have you ever wondered why his chariot wheel suddenly sank into the ground…

MyLifeXP

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Why Bhishma Chose Vishnu Sahasranama Before Death

Most people know Vishnu Sahasranama as a sacred hymn containing a thousand names of Lord Vishnu. But very few stop to ask a deeper question. What was happening emotionally when these thousand names were first spoken? Imagine the battlefield of Kurukshetra after the war. Countless warriors have fallen. A kingdom…

MyLifeXP

Why Did Yudhishthira Have to Visit Hell Before Heaven?

Yudhishthira, the eldest of the Pandavas, is often remembered as the embodiment of truth and virtue in the Mahabharata. Throughout his life, he struggled to uphold dharma even in the face of betrayal, war, and personal loss. After the great Kurukshetra War and the eventual end of his earthly journey,…

MyLifeXP

What Was Gandhari's Curse On Krishna And Why Did She Give It?

Lord Krishna is worshipped as the divine guide of the Mahabharata, the protector of dharma, and an incarnation of Vishnu. Yet, one of the most surprising stories in Hindu mythology is that Krishna himself was cursed by a grieving mother. The woman was Gandhari, the queen of Hastinapura and the…

MyLifeXP

Why Arjuna Rejected a Princess Despite Having Every Reason to Say Yes

In the Mahabharata, many heroes won battles with weapons. But some of the greatest victories were won through character and self-control. One such moment came when King Virata offered his daughter Uttara's hand in marriage to Arjuna after the Pandavas revealed their true identities. Everyone expected Arjuna to accept the…

MyLifeXP

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Why Hidimba Refused to Become Hastinapur’s Queen

In the grand stories of the Mahabharata, people often remember wars, kingdoms, and mighty warriors. But hidden between those powerful tales is the story of a woman who made a decision far ahead of her time. That woman was Hidimba. Most people know she married Bhima. Few know she refused…

MyLifeXP

Why Kunti Chose Society Over Her Own Son

A mother abandoning her newborn child sounds impossible to forgive. And when people hear the story of Kunti and Karna, the first emotion they often feel is anger. How could a mother leave her own son alone in a river? Was Kunti selfish? Weak? Heartless? But the deeper truth of…

MyLifeXP

What If Karna Had Accepted Krishna’s Offer to Join Pandavas?

The moment when Krishna approached Karna before the Kurukshetra war is one of the most emotionally complex turning points in the Mahabharata. In many retellings and traditional interpretations, Krishna reveals Karna’s true identity as Kunti’s eldest son and offers him something unimaginable: the throne of Hastinapura and rightful leadership of…

MyLifeXP

Why Hanuman Appears in Both Ramayana & Mahabharata

Among all the extraordinary figures in Hindu tradition, Hanuman occupies a uniquely powerful place because he appears not in just one great epic, but in both the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. For millions of devotees, this connection has always carried deep spiritual meaning. Hanuman is not merely remembered as the…

MyLifeXP

Could the Pandavas Have Won Without Krishna’s Guidance?

The Mahabharata is often remembered not just as a war between two royal families, but as a larger philosophical narrative about dharma, human weakness, and divine intervention. At the heart of this epic stands Krishna, not as a warrior in the traditional sense, but as a strategist, charioteer, and guide…

MyLifeXP

What If Hanuman Had Fought in the Mahabharata War?

The Mahabharata war at Kurukshetra is already described as one of the most intense and destructive battles in Hindu tradition. It is a war where divine strategy, human emotion, and cosmic purpose all collide under the guidance of Lord Krishna. Now imagine if one of the most powerful and immortal…

MyLifeXP

Lord Shiva’s Hidden Role in Mahabharata War Nobody Knew

The Mahabharata is often seen as a battlefield of warriors, strategy, dharma, and destiny, but beneath the surface lies a far deeper layer that many overlook. Lord Shiva, though not a direct participant in the war, is described in ancient retellings as a powerful cosmic force whose presence quietly shapes…

MyLifeXP

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

MyLifeXP

When Bhima Challenged Hanuman, He Was Not Ready for This

In the vast storytelling tradition of Indian mythology, few encounters feel as symbolic as the meeting between Bhima and Hanuman. This episode, described in the Mahabharata tradition, is not just a tale of strength but also a carefully constructed moment of humility, where raw physical power meets divine wisdom. Bhima,…

MyLifeXP

Why Krishna Let Adharma Happen to Defeat Adharma

Few questions in Hindu philosophy provoke as much debate and curiosity as this one: why did Krishna, the very embodiment of divine wisdom, allow adharma to unfold before ultimately defeating it. At first glance, it appears contradictory, almost unsettling, because the expectation from a divine figure is immediate justice and…

MyLifeXP

What Happened to Bhanumati After Duryodhan’s Death?

What happens to a queen when everything she knew disappears in a single moment? No throne, no family, no certainty about tomorrow. After the fall of Duryodhana in the great war, the spotlight moved away but one question remained in the shadows: what became of Bhanumati? While the war stories…

Times Life

The Story Of Ghatotkacha, The Son Of A Pandava And A Rakshasi

The story of Ghatotkacha is one of the most powerful and emotional parts of the Mahabharata. He was the son of Bhima, one of the Pandavas, and Hidimbi, a Rakshasi of the forest. Because of this, he belonged to two very different worlds. He had the strength of a great…

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

MyLifeXP

What Happens When You Visit the World's Highest Shiva Temple

For most people, Tungnath is introduced with a single line- the highest Shiva temple in the world. It is a title that immediately captures attention, but it barely scratches the surface of what this place truly is. Because Tungnath is not just about altitude. It is about atmosphere, history, silence…

MyLifeXP

Why Does Hanuman Teach to Think Before Fighting?

Wars are remembered for heroes, victories, and power. But what about those who never picked up a weapon yet lost everything? In the great epic Mahabharata, one story quietly breaks the heart the story of Dushala. She never stood on the battlefield, never fought a war, yet she lost her…

MyLifeXP

When History Meets Myth: 5 Shocking Truths About Pandavas

What if the Pandavas were not just heroes of a myth, but figures rooted in deeper reality and hidden truths? Their story in the Mahabharata is filled with courage, dharma, and war but beneath it lies secrets, moral dilemmas, and shocking realities that many ignore. From unusual births to complex…

MyLifeXP

The Secret Krishna Story That Will Make You Fearless

Life often feels like a crumbling chariot fragile, chaotic, and ready to collapse under pressure. In these moments, fear, doubt, and anxiety can overwhelm us. Yet ancient wisdom reveals a hidden truth: even when everything seems broken, an unseen force is holding it all together. In the Mahabharata, this secret…

MyLifeXP

What Chandra Dev Hid About Abhimanyu’s Life and Death

Abhimanyu’s bravery in the Mahabharata war is legendary, yet very few know why his life was so tragically short. The reason lies not in his enemies, but in a secret condition set by Chandra Dev, his celestial father. This hidden divine rule shaped his fate from birth, ensuring that his…

MyLifeXP

What If Krishna Became Karna’s Charioteer?

The war of the Mahabharata is filled with powerful warriors, intense emotions, and difficult moral choices. Among them, Karna and Arjuna stand as two of the greatest archers. But a fascinating question often sparks curiosity. What if Lord Krishna had chosen to become Karna’s charioteer instead of Arjuna’s? Would the…

MyLifeXP

Who Was Yudhishthira’s Secret Wife and Why Did She Remain Hidden?

The Mahabharata is filled with powerful queens, warriors, vows, and dramatic moments. Yet, some characters remain almost invisible despite their importance. One such figure is Devika, the second wife of Yudhishthira. While Draupadi’s life was full of fire and destiny, Devika’s life was calm and quiet. She was a princess,…

1 2

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.