Continuing to shine the spotlight on the esteemed actress, Subhash K Jha revists Preity Zinta’s five finest films. 1. Kabhi ...
The Dus Mahavidya, ten goddesses embodying the Divine Feminine, represent various forms of energy and wisdom. They include ...
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 ...
In Greek mythology, the rod of Asclepius, entwined with a single serpent, symbolizes medicine and healing - an emblem still ...
Mahatma Gandhi was shot dead by Nathuram Godse shortly before his evening prayers at New Delhi’s Birla House. Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s prime minister, famously said in a broadcast, 'The light has ...
A reporter’s trip to the world’s largest holy festival was interrupted by a deadly stampede. His account reveals both the ...
The first day of the Chinese New Year falls on January 29 this year. Also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, the festival marking the advent of spring is widely celebrated in China and ...
When reflecting on Hindu mythology and Greek legends, you might picture two completely separate worlds, each with its unique ...
A saint-poet of medieval times Kabir was a rationalist, a social activist and a visionary.