Conch-shells are conspicuous by their absence in the Veda. They are not found in the Ramayana either. But they appear in Mahabharata, used by Krishna and the Pandava brothers, in battle.

The Vedic Concept The Vedas (meaning “knowledge”) comprises of four ancient Indian texts, with the oldest dating back about 1500 BC to 1200 BC. They are also the oldest writings of Hinduism.

The concepts of creation and destruction are fundamental to current scientific theories regarding the origin of the Earth.

Dr Anthony P Stone Publisher: Pippa Rann Price: Rs 499/- Astrology, a science with deep historical roots, continues to ...

Nagaswamy’s new book ‘Tamil Nadu – The Land of the Vedas.’ It was launched recently in Chennai at a special event that celebrated history of the land, its ideologies and people.

Indian rap has always been about making a sound statement. Vignesh Shivanand, better known by his moniker, Brodha V adds a Carnatic touch to rap. Over the last few years, his hits include singles ...