The temple of Goddess Vaishno Devi is one of the major and sacred Hindu temples dedicated to Parvati or Goddess Shakti the Divine Consort of Lord Shiva This beautiful temple lies ensconced among the p ...

Certain books stand the test of time. True classics, they're enjoyed by each new generation of young readers. Some have been revamped with new covers or retooled for new platforms, such as ebooks or ...

In 1963 the peacock was declared the National Bird of India because of its rich religious and legendary involvement in Indian traditions The criteria for this choice were many The bird must be welldis ...

She also talked about her endearing portrayal of a housewife turned radio jockey in Tumhari Sulu and her role as the title mathematical genius in Shakuntala Devi. “In each of these films ...

It seems like Bipasha Basu is thoroughly enjoying her trip to Goa with her favorite travel companions—Karan Singh Grover and their baby girl Devi. For a while now, the actress has been sharing ...

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Westerners accustomed to a "Heavenly Father," and to seeing virginal, subdued images of the Madonna, might find Devi and her wildly vigorous feminine power quite startling. For many Hindus ...

From books for history-lovers to romance novels, witty romantic comedies and acclaimed prize-winners, there’s something for every type of reader. Daisy Lester is a senior shopping writer at The ...

Sheetal Devi became India's youngest Paralympic medalist after winning bronze in an archery team event at the Paralympics in Paris. Born without arms, Devi sits to hold the bow with her right foot ...

Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times. Our recommended books this week tilt heavily toward investigations and exposés — they include a study of the wellness industry ...

Katra/Jammu: The helicopter service to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district resumed on Wednesday after being suspended for a week due to the military standoff between ...

An Ohio man is accused of burning 100 library books on African American, Jewish and LGBTQ history, sparking a public outcry. The Beachwood Police Department said the man checked out the books in ...