I touched down in Bangkok in the last week of October excited to see how a nation already celebrated for its festivals would bring out its luminous charm during the Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali ...
From flashing lights to devotional chants, young Indians are swapping techno drops for temple beats—and creating a whole new kind of nightlife.
Dedicated to Chhathi Maiya and the Sun God, Chhath is an ancient Hindu Vedic festival observed in Nepal and India. It is one of the unique celebrations where devotees undergo rigorous fasting and ...
Opinion

The legacy of our national song

On 7 November, the lyric that has lodged itself in the political and emotional memory of modern India – Vande Mataram – completed 150 years since its composition.
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, distracted, or low on motivation. Sometimes, all we need is a ...
On Oct. 2, Wright State University’s Nepalese Student Association hosted a festival for Nepal’s biggest cultural celebration of the year, which is a holiday called Dashain. It is celebrated over the ...
Explore the connection between Bill Gates, Kash Patel, and the widespread use of 'Jai Shri Krishna' in the West. Learn about the cultural significance and historical context of this Sanskrit phrase in ...
In astrology, Capricorn is the tenth sign of the zodiac. If you are eager to discover what the stars have in store for you, read the astrological prediction for Capricorn today.
The UN’s 80th anniversary this year invites reflection on how far the organisation and multilateralism have come, and what lies ahead ...
The senior flautist, who has done his research in the structural evolution of the instrument, talks about the spiritual, ...
The West’s new “gift horses,” from Wendy Doniger to Sheldon Pollock to Audrey Truschke, may use more polished language, but ...
"गिरिप्रदक्षिणा येन कृता सा मोक्षमावहेत्।" “He who walks around the sacred hill attains liberation itself.” — Skanda Purana ...