Often called a kundi or kundika, particularly in Buddhist literature, some of the earliest known examples of the kamandalu feature an ovoid belly that tapers into a high narrow neck and ends in a ...

Addressing the controversy, Sambhavna firmly stated that she is a “proud Hindu” and that the conversation should not be misinterpreted. “That was just a fun conversation between Sana and me. We have ...

These AI-driven sketch-to-image rendering tools are not only accelerating the creative workflow but are also democratizing art creation, enabling both seasoned artists and novices to bring their ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A Hindu devotee prays at a giant statue of Lord Shiva during Shivaratri festival at Sri Parvathi Jadala ...

The number of Internet shutdowns in India was slightly lower in 2024 than in 2023, according to the Software Freedom Law Center (SLFC), India’s annual report. A separate report by the web rights ...

A schedule for rituals has been established, with security measures in place to ensure peace amid past tensions between communities. The Karnataka High Court has permitted Hindu devotees to ...

According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva played a crucial role in the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean), which led to the emergence of the Amrit Kumbh (nectar pitcher), the very essence of ...

Fifteen acclaimed international and local artists have joined hands to showcase their works during "Light Through 15 Windows", an inaugural exhibition at the recently opened Agni Gallery ...

Agni Chopra, born to Bollywood producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra and critic Anupama Chopra, was drafted by MI New York for $50,000 in Major League Cricket. Despite growing up in a showbiz family, Agni ...

The introduction of the Right to Information (RTI) Act was a move that generated great hope among citizens since it recognised them to be the rulers of the nation. It empowered them to seek ...

Just days after taking his oath of office on a Hindu religious book, FBI Director Kash Patel was sworn in Monday as the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

At school we were taught – in textbooks influenced by British historians – that Jainism and Buddhism were contemporaneous revolts against Brahmin-dominated Hinduism. The religions had largely ...