As the Japanese animation film studio co-founded by Hayao Miyazaki celebrates its 40th year, a look at what makes its films so unique and memorable ...

At the heart of Ambubachi Mahayog, one of India’s most mystically potent festivals, lies an amalgamation of tantra and mantra ...

The Zero Units served alongside Americans, helping them fight, then evacuate. Now, they face uncertainty as they begin their ...

Rajbaris are a link to Bengal's rich past, of grand mansions, classical fine dining, and allow guests to be pretend zamindars ...

Cranes are large omnivorous birds that are known to perform elaborate mating dances and vocalizations. Many species exist, ...

From a Malibu proposal to a four-day Nashville celebration, this Indian wedding is a fusion of love, culture, and ...

Right next to his dargah is the shrine of Shah Qadri who was originally a Brahmin Hindu named Rama Rao. He was known for his spiritual accomplishments and was a disciple of Hazrat Ruknuddin Tola.

Columbus wrote on October 11, 1492, of encountering handsome people who “are of the color of the Canarians [Canary Islanders], neither black nor white; and some of them paint themselves with ...

Yesterday you felt energized today you feel calm and contemplative You may never have thought to link it to a bracelet ring necklace or pair of earrings but it could very well be the effect of your ...

We often walk past temples, visit homes, or attend ceremonies in India and see beautiful, often mysterious symbols. From the spiraling Om on prayer beads to the geometric Yantras in rituals — they’re ...

Ahmedabad Air india plane crash: What is a black box? How does it work? In modern aircraft, there is a Cockpit Voice Recorder and a Digital Flight Data Recorder; they are called black boxes even ...

With its deep Islamic significance, Adam is a name that represents the first human and father of mankind. Meaning "man" or ...