celebrate it as the day the Hindu Emperor Ashoka, who ruled in the third century B.C., converted to Buddhism. Beyond these stories, Diwali is also a celebration of the Hindu goddess of wealth and good ...

Many plants and flowers have symbolic meanings, and their presence on a grave may reflect something unique about the deceased ...

In the long cycle of Vishnu’s ten avatars, each descent of the divine carries a purpose — to protect dharma, to restore ...

The dialogue sparked by the 1965 Vatican document reached new lows after October 7. Now that fighting might be over, optimism ...

Set in 1960s Japan, Silent Hill f reimagines the franchise’s signature psychological horror through the lens of folklore, ...

They emerge from social injustices, unfulfilled desires, and forgotten histories, and in their persistence, they remind us that the supernatural is often an allegory for the very real.

Darjeeling's Mahakal Mandir has implemented a dress code for women, prohibiting short dresses and skirts to uphold the ...

There’s always something refreshing about simplicity. Minimalist baby names are modern, easy to pronounce, and carry a ...

Explore "Peacock Power" at the Peranakan Museum, an exhibition showcasing the peacock's role as a symbol of status, religion, ...