The Ramayana in Sanskrit was authored by Valmiki There was no literature meant for commoners prior to the Ramayana Only Vedic literature existed before it That s why Valmiki is referred to as adi kavi ...

As Uttar Pradesh champions cow-based medicines, we explore the turbulent politics, deep-seated myths, and violent realities surrounding India's most controversial animal.

Despite its stylistic brilliance, Gurnaik Johal’s debut novel doesn’t have the heft to grapple with the complexity of ...

Thailand is often associated with its stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife. However, a visit to the country’s historic past ...

Amid a renewed debate over removing the word ‘secular’ from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, a look at the term ...

I do not want that our loyalty as Indians should be to any particular community. I want all people to be Indian first, Indian ...

Under the vast skies of northern Bangladesh, in the corners of Rajshahi, Dinajpur, Rangpur, and the hillier terrains of the ...

Fasting on ‘Ekadashi’ was considered a tool to bridge the gaps and rifts between different castes and communities ...

Union home minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said yoga transcends religion and is not limited to Hinduism Singh who participated in Yoga Day celebrations at Raj Bhavan in Lucknow said Earlier people ...

A caste conflict has broken out in the High Court bar, with upper caste lawyers successfully preventing Ambedkarites from installing the statue.

Both Muslims and Hindus were marginalised after the British seized Bengal in 1757. Yet while Hindus adapted, Muslims sank into a slumber of self-condemnation. Even Sir Syed's push for modern education ...

Islamic rule (1206-1857 CE) mirrored ancient Hindu divisions: Ashraf (elites), Ajlaf (commoners) and Arzal (low-caste converts relegated to sanitation) in Mughal-influenced areas, later laced with ...