Mahashivaratri is celebrated every year on the thirteenth night and fourteenth day of the month of Phalgun in the Hindu calendar which falls in February or March Unlike most Hindu festivals which are ...

SEEMA BURMAN writes about the playful faceoff between the villagers of Gokul and Barsana that devotees act out at a local templeThe followers of the Nimbarka and Gaudiya tradition give Radha a higher ...

Whether you're selecting hydrangeas or calla lilies, it's important to know what these florals represent on your big day.

The ancient Greek word daimon—from which the modern "demon" derives—referred to god-like spirits and supernatural forces. While a daimon could be good or evil, the latter was a malevolent ...

Who were the women who inhabited ancient Pompeii? A new exhibition of art, objects, and personal testimonies has the answers.

A Penang project spotlights the majie - celibate Chinese women who served as domestic helpers in South-East Asia ...

Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi says it is imperative for ASEAN to maintain a consistent attitude on the Myanmar crisis. She also discusses Indonesia’s fundamental stance regarding the South China Sea, ...

From the quiet lanes of Assam to the glamour of Cannes, Urmimala and Snigdha Boruah’s journey is a celebration of dreams ...

Beyond the usual crowds and Insta-famous temples, there are secret spots where Krishna's stories come alive quietly, if you ...

The Indian Navy on Wednesday inducted INSV Kaundinya, a stitched sail ship based on a fifth-century ship showcased in a ...

In a nation where marriages are not only a coming together of two individuals but a union of families, communities, and even ...

Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council who first pitched the idea of a stitched ship, ...