Once reserved for the warrior caste, the ‘prestige’ associated with the act of Sati led to its proliferation. Until the ...

Guwahati: The historic town of Barpeta, land of the Satras, has been abuzz with vibrant colours and joyful revelry, ...

The moment Jerica Ann Pico, the widow of a man who was killed during the war on drugs in the Philippines, heard the news of former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest, she said it felt like a fresh ...

The mainstream media s visceral aversion for anything remotely Christian might even exceed their unhealthy anti-Semitism and ...

Devakoothu, the only Theyyam performed by a woman in Kerala, is a unique ritual that embodies divine femininity, cultural ...

The accommodation arrangements for devotees during the Kumbh Mela are a complex logistical feat that requires coordination ...

Ancient times refer to the period spanning from the early development of human civilizations to the end of classical antiquity, roughly 3000 BCE to 500 CE. This era saw the rise of powerful empires, ...

Today, the statue in the New Jersey Buddhist Vihara and Meditation Center has become a hub for interfaith efforts and a ...

The former British colony is celebrating its diamond jubilee this year, and there’s every reason to plan a visit: hike ...

This week, across the New Orleans area, descendants of Sicilian immigrants will lay out elaborate altars laden with food and drink in honor of St. Joseph. The tradition, a deeply rooted old-world ...

Phalguna Purnima, also known as Vasanta Purnima, is celebrated on March 14, 2025, marking the end of winter and beginning of ...