South India is a treasure trove of cultural, historical, and natural wonders, with several sites recognized by UNESCO for ...

Why should the Bhagwad Gita or any other sacred book get designated as national scripture Why does one have to learn Sanskrit With selfproclaimed Hindu nationalists assuming the right to decide who is ...

The Phu Phrabat Mountain area preserves the largest corpus in the world of in situ Sīma stones from the Dvaravati period, testifying to the tradition that once prevailed in the region. The scale of ...

Millions of Muslim pilgrims surged into the Jamarat complex in Mina early Friday morning to perform Ramy al-Jamarat—the ...

In a state famous for its redwoods, beaches, and vineyards, Lake Shasta Caverns offers a glimpse into California’s hidden ...

For some, the stoning of the devil ritual at the Hajj in Saudi Arabia marks a solemn moment, a complete submission to God.

Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 and later named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Chichén Itzá continues to break visitation records. While its significance and beauty ...

On a hill overlooking the plain and about 40 km from Bhopal, the site of Sanchi comprises a group of Buddhist monuments (monolithic pillars, palaces, temples and monasteries) all in different states ...

Nature is nothing short of magical. From glowing blue waves to thunder that rolls like a war drum, every corner of our planet ...

Jewish residents of the Binyamin region of southern Samaria vow to block the entrance to the Palestinian town of Al-Lubban ash-Sharqiya in response to repeated stone ... Lubban at 7 a.m. until ...

These spectacular stone structures represent some of ... (We know where the 7 wonders of the ancient world are—except for one.) Located in a mountainous region of southeastern Turkey, Commagene ...