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Embrace the rich tapestry of Hindu mythology on Audible
Mumbai: As we revel in the joy of Navratri and draw closer to the auspicious occasion of Dussehra, it is only fitting to expand our understanding of our rich heritage and culture through religious epics such as Mahabharata, Ramayana and the tales of Durga. Embrace the power of religion and culture with these audiobooks and podcasts centered around Mahabharata, Ramayana, and the stories of Durga and Lord Krishna. Get inspired by these articulate re-tellings of timeless tales and embark on a fascinating journey for a better understanding of these tales passed down through generations.
Durga: Devi Duology
Written by: Kevin Missal; Narrated by: Preeti Gupta
The audiobook Durga by Kevin Missal is the fictitious tale of a battle between the demon king Mahisha – ruler of Jambudvipa, and a group of incorrigible women. Inspired by the mythological epic of the battle between Devi Durga and Mahishasura during Navratri, this story is a modern adaptation of the original epic. Ruling with an iron fist and committing outnumbered atrocities, the demon king leaves no stone unturned in killing Durga’s parents. Durga then finds strength in a coven of women who team up to fight with her for nine nights to triumph over the unprecedented evil that haunts their city. An interesting listen for fiction and mythology enthusiasts, Durga: Devi Duology is the first part of this series by Kevin Missal.
The Vedas and Upanishads for Children
Written by: Roopa Pai; Narrated by: Sharanya Gopinath
Reinterpreting the deep ancient wisdom of India’s greatest religious philosophers around 3000 years ago, author Roopa Pai brings to us the deepest insights from Vedas and Upanishads. The audiobook explores concepts of the universe, nature, and wisdom from these ancient texts in easy-to-understand language even for children. These simplified thought-provoking insights from Vedic literature expound on the deeper meaning of life and spiritual purpose, making this audiobook ideal for engaging your children to tune into. Vedas and Upanishads For Children on Audible is suitable for all age groups seeking to expand their Vedic knowledge.
Suno Mahabharat Devdutt Pattanaik Ke Saath
Written by: Devdutt Pattanaik; Narrated by: Devdutt Pattanaik
Looking for a podcast on Mahabharata that is easy to comprehend? In that case, Suno Mahabharat Devdutt Pattanaik Ke Saath is the ideal fit. This podcast is a retelling of the grand epic Mahabharata. Devdutt Pattanaik draws parallels between the superhumans in this epic and the 21st-century humans and highlights the lessons from the epic we can apply to our own lives to become karma yogis. Suno Ramayan, a second installment of Devdutt Pattanaik’s series of Suno Mahabharat is set to launch on Audible in the month of November. Immerse yourself in the eternal love of Lord Rama and Sita from the Sanskrit epic Ramayana with this 12-episode Audible Original podcast series.
Magical Mythology
Written by: Stuti Gupta; Narrated by: Lavanya Krishna
Get a glimpse into the innocent and whimsical moments experienced by our Hindu Gods during their childhood before they set out to battle evil and destroy the demons. Isn’t it wonderful how Lord Rama played with the moon as a child? Or how little Krishna defeated a big black snake to get his ball? Hanuman and Ganesha also have a plethora of adventurous stories to entertain and inspire. Embark on a magical and mythical journey with these superhumans to understand their heroic, curious, and creative personalities. Magical Mythology on Audible is a collection of over 20 fascinating and unheard-of stories from rich Indian mythology that will enthrall you.
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Rusk Media announces Battleground Season 2 on Amazon MX Player
Fitness reality show returns in April 2026 with bigger challenges and mentors.
MUMBAI: The arena is reopening and this time the competition promises even more sweat, strategy and spectacle. Rusk Media has confirmed the return of its fitness reality format Battleground for a second season, set to stream on Amazon MX Player from April 2026. The announcement follows the breakout success of the show’s debut season, which positioned itself as a high energy blend of sport, strategy and reality television. Season 1 brought together 16 contestants for a 28 day test of endurance and discipline, as aspiring athletes and fitness enthusiasts competed in physically demanding challenges and team based battles.
Divided into four teams, the participants trained under a panel of mentors drawn from the fitness and lifestyle space, with former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan serving as the show’s Super Mentor.
The format quickly found an audience among digital viewers and was listed among the most binged titles on Amazon MX Player. The show also picked up industry recognition, winning the “Most Popular Non Fiction Show” honour at the IWMBuzz Digital Awards 2025.
The first season also drew a slate of brand partnerships, including Honda Bigwing, Charged, American Pistachio Growers, Bigmuscles Nutrition, Ritebite Max Protein, Plix and Sparsh CCTV, highlighting the show’s appeal to brands targeting India’s rapidly growing youth and fitness audience.
For Season 2, the producers say the format will evolve with tougher physical challenges, a sharper competitive structure and deeper mentor involvement while continuing to focus on discovering the next generation of Indian fitness personalities.
Rusk Media, chief executive officer and co founder Mayank Yadav said the first season proved the appetite for competitive fitness storytelling. “Battleground was always envisioned as more than a show. Season 1 demonstrated that there is a massive audience for aspirational fitness competition at scale. With Season 2 we are going even bigger in ambition, intensity and opportunities for contestants and partners,” he said.
Rusk Ads lead Rahul Arora added that the series has also evolved into a strong platform for brand integration and advertiser engagement. “Season 1 showed that Battleground is not just compelling content but a powerful brand ecosystem. As we move into Season 2, we are looking to deepen brand collaborations and build more integrated partnerships,” he said.
With a larger format, an expanding fan base and a new season set to arrive in April 2026, Battleground is positioning itself as one of India’s emerging fitness reality franchises in the digital entertainment space.
