Across cultures, religions, and beliefs, death and funerals have their own meaning and connotations. The Christians and ...

Reincarnation, a cornerstone of Hindu and Buddhist beliefs, posits the soul's rebirth after death, influenced by karma. While ...

In many African cosmologies, time is not a straight line but a sacred circle. Life and death are not opposites but phases of ...

Chefs Share Their Favourite Memories of Baisakhi, Poila Boishakh, Bihu, and Vishu As spring breathes new life across the Indian subcontinent, Hindu New Year celebrations unfold with vibrant traditions ...

The Dharmashastras, among which Manusmriti remains preeminent, clearly distinguishes between Shudras and the twice-born ...

Once used as protective gear in ancient Greece, the breastplate has inspired designers through various eras — from Yves Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen in the 1960s and ‘70s to Shakira’s Lunar Blu ...

Easter Sunday celebrates the raising of Jesus from the dead after his crucifixion. The occasion marks the promise of life ...

You are suffering from what we call an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ effect,” Dr. Sankar informed me as I climbed out of a rabbit ...

In ancient Hindu texts, Mesha Sankranti is described as the Sun’s entry into the Aries Zodiac sign (Mesha Rashi).

Obeyesekere joined Princeton’s faculty in 1980 and transferred to emeritus status in 2000. He chaired the anthropology ...

It is important to apply ancient principles of spirituality to our modern life by practising mindfulness and meditation, and ...

Does one ever thank a tree? Many trees are suppliers of ingredients for precious medicines that we depend upon to cure us of dangerous diseases. Aha, and don't forget who helps your mortal remains to ...