However, Sambhavna has now asserted that their exchange was nothing more than friendly banter. Addressing the controversy, Sambhavna firmly stated that she is a “proud Hindu” and that the conversation ...

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 ...

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).

No religion is subject to as many myths as Jainism. At school we were taught – in textbooks influenced by British historians – that Jainism and Buddhism were contemporaneous revolts against ...

Shweta Singh Updated : Feb 21, 2025, 09:12 PM IST Maha Shivratri, the grand night dedicated to Lord Shiva, is one of the most significant Hindu festivals, celebrated with immense devotion and ...

Baby names inspired by the names of gods and goddesses carry deep spiritual significance and timeless charm. In Hindu mythology, divine names symbolize strength, wisdom, protection, and prosperity, ...

Now, a new generation of kirtan artists is leading the charge on Hindu sacred music. Amid confusing times, says devotional musician Gaura Vani, Generations Z and X have found a way to articulate their ...

During his Senate confirmation hearing, Patel acknowledged his parents and performed a traditional Hindu gesture of touching their feet, a sign of respect in Hindu culture. His closing statement ...

Even for the world’s most-populous nation, the scale of a Hindu religious festival being held in India’s northern city of Prayagraj since mid-January is staggering. Surpassing previous numbers ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A devotee holds a trident, a symbol of Hindu god Shiva, as she climbs the steps of the Lingamanthula Swamy ...