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 ...

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.

From a serendipitous brush with the architects of the Ayodhya dispute to Studio Ghibli aesthetics repurposed for a modern ...

The sighting of the fish, also referred to as the 'catastrophe fish', has heightened fears of potential natural disasters among the locals ...

The three ends of the spear represent destruction, creation, and maintenance. Explanation: Indra is considered the king of gods in Hindu mythology; he is depicted riding a white elephant.

In the minutes before the deadliest tsunami in India’s memory tore through its ... posed to the survival of humanity by weapons of mass destruction”. One particular phrase from the Manifesto ...