Hinduism

9 things to know about Holi, India’s most colorful festival

History & Culture

9 things to know about Holi, India’s most colorful festival

9 things to know about Holi, India’s most colorful festival

The ancient origins of manifesting—and why it’s making a comeback

History & Culture

The ancient origins of manifesting—and why it’s making a comeback

The ancient origins of manifesting—and why it’s making a comeback

Every 12 years, India builds this megacity—then tears it down

History & Culture

Every 12 years, India builds this megacity—then tears it down

Every 12 years, India builds this megacity—then tears it down

Who is Hanuman, the Hindu god with the face of a monkey?

History & Culture

Who is Hanuman, the Hindu god with the face of a monkey?

Who is Hanuman, the Hindu god with the face of a monkey?

This day of silence brings a fresh start for Bali’s new year

This day of silence brings a fresh start for Bali’s new year

This day of silence brings a fresh start for Bali’s new year

Photo story: a pilgrimage to the rock-hewn temples of Hampi

Photo story: a pilgrimage to the rock-hewn temples of Hampi

Photo story: a pilgrimage to the rock-hewn temples of Hampi

They’re destructive, they number 5 million—and they’re sacred

They’re destructive, they number 5 million—and they’re sacred

They’re destructive, they number 5 million—and they’re sacred

Bali’s masks offer a connection to the gods

Bali’s masks offer a connection to the gods

Bali’s masks offer a connection to the gods

Why Diwali is India’s most important holiday

History & Culture

Why Diwali is India’s most important holiday

Why Diwali is India’s most important holiday

Angkor Wat, the world's biggest religious complex, served two faiths

History Magazine

Angkor Wat, the world's biggest religious complex, served two faiths

Angkor Wat, the world's biggest religious complex, served two faiths

Why meditation can be great for kids, too

Why meditation can be great for kids, too

Why meditation can be great for kids, too

Indian doctors protest herbal treatments being touted for COVID-19

Science
Coronavirus Coverage

Indian doctors protest herbal treatments being touted for COVID-19

Indian doctors protest herbal treatments being touted for COVID-19

One of the world's largest religious gatherings is moving ahead as planned

History & Culture
Coronavirus Coverage

One of the world's largest religious gatherings is moving ahead as planned

One of the world's largest religious gatherings is moving ahead as planned

India's warrior queen didn't back down from the British

History Magazine

India's warrior queen didn't back down from the British

India's warrior queen didn't back down from the British

India’s daunting challenge: There’s water everywhere, and nowhere

Magazine
Out of Eden Walk

India’s daunting challenge: There’s water everywhere, and nowhere

India’s daunting challenge: There’s water everywhere, and nowhere

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