Buddhism encountered a fascinating fusion with Greek culture in ancient times. Why did this Eastern religion adopt a Greek ...

Islamic conquests from the eighth century replaced Brahmi-derived scripts with Perso-Arabic in Afghanistan and Pakistan, ...

Those who identify with no religion are expanding their share of the world population, as a Pew study reports, but let’s not ...

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Human rights, defined as the basic rights and freedoms inherent to all individuals, have evolved considerably in both scope and application in the modern era. Contemporary societies have increasingly ...

Wonderful pictures of yoga practice came from every part of the world on the occasion of International Yoga Day.

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There is a clear effort to dilute Sri Lanka’s national identity, often presenting nationalism as divisive or extremist. Some ...

Reigning as India’s first pan-Indian empire, it lasted for 150 years at the helm of two crafty, (eventually) peace-loving men, who also happened to be grandfather and grandson. Making of an empire ...

My rough English version of what General Ratnayake uttered in Sinhala does not at all do justice to his smart observation.

2025 will bring a vibrant mix of Hindu, Islamic, and cultural festivals like Maha Shivaratri, Eid al-Fitr, and Navratri, offering unique traditions, prayers, and celebrations across India.