'Immortal' Indian comics keep up with changing times

Bengaluru,India: WhenIndia s comic book series Amar Chitra Katha was launched in 1967, its mission was simple: introduce children to the country s vas...

Bengaluru, India: When India's comic book series Amar Chitra Katha was launched in 1967, its mission was simple: introduce children to the country's vast universe of gods, legends and history.

Nearly six decades later, the comic, known simply as ACK and meaning "immortal illustrated stories", is still holding its ground in an era ruled by smartphones and streaming television.

Founded by storyteller Anant Pai after he noticed children on a quiz show knew more about Greek gods than their own mythological heroes, ACK quickly became a cultural touchstone.

Its titles, from tales of deities to biographies of freedom fighters, sold in the millions and were translated into multiple regional languages.

The journey has faced turbulence.