Ancient Persians believed the sky was blue because it reflected a massive sapphire beneath the Earth, giving the stone cosmic symbolism. Kings, priests, and rulers wore sapphires to signal wisdom, ...

Bishop Efren Esmilla joined the Indian American Catholic Association of Greater Philadelphia Nov. 8 as the members and guests ...

When it comes to caves in India, one needs to remember that they are not just some large cavity in the hills or the ground. Here we bring you a list of caves and cave systems that may have started as ...

A hidden pot of 103 gold coins was found beneath a Shiva temple in India, offering rare insight into temple traditions and ...

There’s a particular rhythm to Suket Dhir’s voice—a gentle cadence with infectious warmth, like someone telling you a story ...

Over time, Abhayagiri diverged from the Mahavihara’s orthodox principles and evolved as a distinct and cosmopolitan centre of ...

India’s temples are more than sacred spaces, they are living museums of art, history, and engineering. These temples were ...

Menstruation restrictions are one of the most emotionally loaded topics in modern Hindu culture. Many families still forbid ...

India has many spiritual destinations that draw millions each year. These places carry centuries of faith, rituals, and calm settings that give travellers and devotees a sense of peace and tradition.

Explore the most important mountain passes in India—vital for trade, defence, tourism, and cultural exchange across the ...

The Golden Road” by historian William Dalrymple is a magnificent achievement. It is informative, stunningly comprehensive, and its stories are lavishly and compelling told. It should help us recognize ...

India’s ancient heartland — where history and spirituality intertwine. From meditating under the Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya to ...