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Dhurandhar: The Revenge ignites propaganda wars—and a chance to bridge India’s cultural divide

Dhurandhar: The Revenge has become a box-office phenomenon and a flashpoint in India’s ongoing debate about propaganda, artistic freedom, and public ethics. This analysis situates the controversy within research on framing, agenda-setting, and audience reception to explain why sincere viewers reach sharply different conclusions. It outlines a practical checklist for evaluating films responsibly—separating historical claims…
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Ravana’s Propaganda Playbook: Ramayana Lessons to Outsmart Modern Fake News

Fake news is not new; the Ramayana documents how Ravana weaponized deception through staged visuals, false alerts, and narrative control. The golden deer ruse functions like a modern disinformation operation, exploiting urgency and emotional reflexes. In response, Hanuman models careful verification and authenticated proofs, while Vibhishana’s dissent shows moral courage against echo chambers. These scenes…
