Vālmīki’s epic poem “The Rāmāyaṇa” is a great work of literature and a treasure of Indian culture — but its political and ...

A prize offered by an Indian state leader is intended to shed light on a Bronze Age civilization — and settle a cultural ...

Although Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism evolved from the broad cultural and religious milieu of ancient India, they each brought a new dimension to the religious landscape by addressing issues ...

The arrival of autumn represents new beginnings in many cultures, but in the ancient Indian religion of Jainism, it holds particular significance. Much like Buddhism, Jainism focuses on the ...

All this is rather annoyingly ridiculous considering that ancient India had ... centuries through intense religious political and commercial exchanges initiated by India. A hugely visible outcome ...

Jainism is an ancient Indian religion -- followed by less than one percent of India's 1.25 billion people -- that preaches non-violence, strict vegetarianism and love for all creatures great and ...

Jainism is an ancient Indian religion -- followed by less than one per cent of India's 1.25 billion people -- that preaches non-violence, strict vegetarianism and love for all creatures great and ...

An ambitious read, the book narrates the millennial spread of “Indian religions, philosophies and sciences” throughout the “ancient and early medieval worlds”. Divided over 10 chapters, the book ...