Challenging earlier theories, recent research suggests Aryans were traders, not invaders or migrants, drawn to India by its iron smelting t...

The oldest Tamil epics are based on women from mercantile families. It has nothing to do with warriors or priests. The heroines of Shilapad...

As the election season draws to a close on June 1, all eyes are on Varanasi, the ancient city that the BJP claims has had its "golden decad...

Palates addicted to the instant sweetness of refined sugar may no longer appreciate the dark minerally taste of jaggery, and one solution f...

The second edition of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam, organized by the Union education ministry, is taking place in Kashi, providing 1,400 delega...

"The seven groups of students (Ganga), teachers (Yamuna), professionals (Godavari), spiritual (Saraswati), farmers and artisans (Narmada), ...

More than 2,500 delegates from Tamil Nadu are visiting Varanasi and will participate in seminars and visit to interact with local people of...

In ancient times, the market and the temple had a close relationship. The maintenance of the temple depended on the income that came from t...

AICC general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said that during Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's interaction with representati...

Zeus, king of the gods, in Greek mythology had children by many women, both mortal and immortal, nymphs and goddesses and titans. But he ha...

There was indeed a Golden Age when India’s soft power created its greatest empire ever, without spilling any blood. Alas, historians of all...

The mighty Pallavas, whose flourishing sea port was Mamallapuram for a long time, had a relationship with China and had even sent envoys th...

Hindus know that during periods of economic distress, Lord Rama cannot be used to deflect attention from Lakshmi. BJP will have to bear thi...

Retaining its fame in stone, Mahabalipuram is among the most outstanding examples of Dravidian art and architecture.

Mahabalipuram is a surfer’s delight and home to one of the few stores in the world that sell handmade surfboards. This Valentine day, learn...

Sarawak is an amazing example of enlightened rule by one British family.

With the state units of BJP joining forces with those campaigning against the introduction of VAT, the Centre has lost its zeal to usher in...