Eating glass. Fire walking. Sword swallowing. These acts that shock and delight have roots in the real and mythical practices ...
Living Traditions will run from May 22 until October 19, 2025, in the Sainsbury Exhibition Gallery at the British Museum.
India's history is a ten thousand year epic but for ... it gave birth to two world religions, one of which—Buddhism—had a profound impact on all of East Asia, China, Japan and Korea, and ...
On the eve of Eid, when thousands prepare for a day of prayer, reflection, and celebration, the Kaduvayil Juma Masjid, also ...
Relationship between ‘Me & Others’ depends on whether we are totally Separate or One Integrated whole? Solving this riddle, is the purpose of both the Individual and the society and the question we’ve ...
The arrival of autumn represents new beginnings in many cultures, but in the ancient Indian religion of Jainism, it holds particular significance. Much like Buddhism, Jainism focuses on the ...
Armed with anecdotes, historical evidence, maps and slides, the author-historian outlined India's ancient soft power in his ...