A prize offered by an Indian state leader is intended to shed light on a Bronze Age civilization — and settle a cultural ...

As Wendy Doniger points out, ancient Brahmins most likely spoke native Indian dialects or Prakrit in everyday life but reserved Sanskrit for religious ... unique in this cultural and theological ...

In a divided world, sacred spaces like Al Aqsa and Babri Masjid, which have raised nationalistic fervour, should have endured ...

South Asia was once the eastern part of the Ancient Greek world, a pivotal yet little explored part of the Greek empire and ...

Banning booze in Bihar has empowered gangs and illicit markets in an echo of the 1920s. Here's what went wrong ...

Naga Sadhus' continuous role in the modern Indian religious and cultural scenario Although their origins trace back to ancient times, Naga Sadhus still have crucial roles to play in the religious ...

The main bathing rituals of Kumbh Mela, known as the Shahi Snan (royal baths), will take place on January 14 (Makar Sankranti), January 29 (Mauni Amavasya), and February 3 (Basant Panchami).

A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. But at the festival, where millions are flocking to pray and bathe at the confluence of India’s holy ...

Here are some of the most remarkable ancient cities in Asia: Varanasi, India As one of the oldest ... has been a centre of trade, culture, and religion for centuries. Its ancient Durbar Square ...

India's history ... have shaped the culture, politics, and military strength of the nation over centuries. From the rise of vast empires to the establishment of new religions, these rulers left ...

India is a mystical country rich in cultural diversity, exotic customs and ancient traditions that have stood the test of ...

Speaking at the event, Indonesian President pressed on the influence ancient Indian civilization has on Indonesian culture, language and genetics. "A few weeks ago I had my genetic sequencing test ...