On a trip along the Silk Road, columnist Annalee Newitz discovers that ancient technology can offer us a framework for our ...

Longmen Grottoes and the Erlitou archaeological site represent critical milestones in ancient Chinese history and state ...

Wednesday, July 29, is Guru Purnima for Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. It celebrates the birthday of Vedavyasa, the birth of Buddhism and the day Bhagvan Mahavira ...

This Rama V-era palace comprises two main buildings: Chitralada Hall, originally built as a residence for King Vajiravudh ...

On an eight-day journey through Sri Lanka, Deirdre Mullins discovers a country shaped by ritual, resilience and extraordinary ...

In ‘Dhruv-Tara’, Amish Tripathi revives the method used by 12th-century mathematician Bhaskaracharya, who turned math ...

Emperor Ashoka Maurya founded the first recorded Indian empire which stretched from Cuttack to Taxila and from Kashmir to ...

Guru Purnima highlights why AI can never replace true teachers, emphasizing wisdom, mentorship, the lifelong guru-disciple ...

In an uncertain world, there is a compelling logic for renewed focus on peace and development. Neither India nor China can ...

Traditionally, Hindus, Sikhs, and Buddhists across the world honor and respect spiritual and academic gurus. The festival ...

In a world ruled by trends, social media and picture-perfect presentation, ancient traditions often remind us that old is gold and is the right way of living a sustainable life. When it comes to ...

The 1,500-year-old Hanging Temple in Shanxi appears to defy gravity. Built into cliff recesses and reinforced over centuries, ...