To the casual outsider, Hungary—or Magyarország, the Land of the Magyars—might seem like just another Central European country, sandwiched between Austria and Romania, known for Budapest’s thermal baths, potent pálinka, and perhaps a footballing past. Yet scratch the surface and…
Two centuries ago, Alabama was a raw, restless frontier on the edge of the young American republic. In the 1820s, shortly after achieving statehood in 1819, it was a land of fertile river valleys and dense forests, drawing ambitious settlers…
As Eid-ul-Azha approaches, a festival centred on sacrifice and submission to God, Muslim leaders in several Indian states have issued an unusual plea: forgo the cow. The All India Pasmanda Ulema Board has advised the community to choose other permissible…
In the bustling neighbourhoods of Jakarta, where smartphones light up family living rooms late into the night, a significant shift in how young Indonesians experience the online world is quietly unfolding. On 28 March 2026, Indonesia began enforcing one of…
In a significant observation that could reshape the contours of religious freedom in India, the Supreme Court has cautioned that excluding particular denominations or sections of worshippers from temples and maths risks fragmenting society and undermining the inclusive spirit of…
In offices, universities and political corridors across India, an unspoken belief continues to influence how people perceive and judge women: the idea that women from certain regions or communities have distinct romantic or relational tendencies. These assumptions, rarely discussed openly…
As conflict rages in West Asia following the joint US-Israeli military strikes on Iran that began on 28 February, prominent religious leaders from all major faiths in India came together at Red Fort grounds to participate in an Interfaith Prayer…
The lawns of the Press Club of India were filled on Saturday with the evocative fragrance of ‘mitti’ and the melodious strains of music. Organised jointly by Our Mitti Foundation and the Press Club of India, the ‘Mitti Ke Dharohar’…
From Ancient Myths to Modern Unity: Inside the Vibrant Hornbill Festival Amid the rolling, mist-shrouded hills of Nagaland in India’s remote northeast, the 26th edition of the Hornbill Festival has burst into life, drawing record crowds and spotlighting the region’s…
From Red Veils to Emmer Cake: The Ancient Rite Winning Modern Hearts On a warm October afternoon in the Roman Forum, Valeria Rossi stands beneath the ruins of the Temple of Vesta wearing a flame-red veil that has not been…
Sacred Strokes: Ritual Power and Blessings Behind the Tilak Mark From the bustling courtyards of Vishnu temples in South India to the tranquil ashrams of Himalayan sannyasis, the enigmatic mark known as “tika” or “tilaka” on the forehead has fascinated…
In a striking move blending ancient mythology with modern tourism ambitions, the Uttar Pradesh government under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced Sunday that a towering 25-foot statue of Ravana, the demon king from the Ramayana, will anchor a sprawling new…
In a move that underscores deepening fault lines in India’s fractious debate over religious freedom, the Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti, a powerful Hindu saints’ body aligned with right-wing groups, filed an intervention petition in the Supreme Court on Thursday, seeking…
Millions of Hindus Across Globe Celebrate Diwali with Renewed Ferver Millions of Hindus across India and the global diaspora celebrated Diwali, a festival that symbolises the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. While its…
Technology: Does it Connect–or Isolate? Technology’s promise of an ever‑smaller world contends with a paradox: we may be more connected than ever, yet many feel profoundly alone. Social media, AI companions and smartphones offer virtual worlds of “friends,” yet loneliness…
India, a nation long celebrated for its vibrant diversity, finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with escalating social and political tensions. A fierce and often acrimonious debate over Bangladeshi and Rohingya migrants has emerged as a central flashpoint, exacerbating…
Bethal Football Academy delivered an inspiring performance at the Blue Cup Tournament held at Modern School Vasant Viha here, with teams across various age groups securing remarkable achievements. The academy’s U-8 team clinched the championship title while others bagged first…
Amid growing clout of Hindutva in India, the head of one of the five cardinal Hindu monastaries on Tuesday made a strong pitch for a complete ban on cow slaughter in the country, threatening of taking a “tough decision” if…
Nine-year-old Alisha is looking forward to laying her hands on a computer for the first time and charting her career path into the world of information technology created by the binary numbers–0 and 1. She is excited and unwilling to…
A face to face with truth fourteen years ago on the streets of Delhi changed Dr Jyoti Anand’s perceptions towards the world completely and her life as well. Thanks to her father and their chance encounter with a poor girl…
