The world can be a dark place at times, and we all need something light-hearted to entertain and distract us. Happily, there are a host of witty, satirical and downright hilarious books out there, ...

The Adi Granth, a revered scripture of Sikhism, includes verses by bhakti saints and Sufis that Guru Nanak Dev Ji gathered on his vast journeys. His teachings echo in Tibetan Buddhism, and his legacy ...

Nalanda and Bodh Gaya evoke Buddhist imagery and are known more as holy tourism sites than sporting nurseries. The government is hopeful that the 90-acre Rajgir Sports Complex will change it all ...

Representational Photo By S.Sarwar.Malik Picking up the last thread, let me very briefly remind you dear readers that in the ...

The acclaimed Japanese magic realist (“Norwegian Wood,” “Kafka on the Shore”) is back with his first book in six years. It opens on a pair of teens in love. The girl disappears and the man ...

With a memorable heroine, searing insights, and lyrical beauty, The Women is a poignant tale of courage guaranteed to move any book club. ‘Utterly absorbing. Kristin Hannah is singular in her ability ...

She said she had visited the Van-Khandeshwar Temple to honour the wishes of her Hindu supporters by lighting a diya and pouring holy water on a Shivalinga, a representation of the deity Shiva.

For a decade, one writer tried to unravel the story of Dorje Chang, whose artwork sold for millions and who claimed to be the ...

Buddhist Art, Architecture and Heritage. 2. Buddha Carika and Dissemination of Buddha Dhamma. 3. Role of Holy Buddhist Relics and its Relevance in Society. 4. Significance of Buddha Dhamma in ...

He takes a job in a mysterious library – allowing Murakami to explore the power of books, along with his favourite themes of love and loss, with typical storytelling prowess. One of the Soviet ...