A Human History’, Ed Douglas blends geology, religion and politics to show how the mountains shaped (and were shaped by) people.

Few countries are excited about globalization anymore, but Vietnam is still into it — wholeheartedly. Do the reasons go ...

Growing up in Kapilbastu, near the remnants of the ancient palace of the Lord Buddha in Tilaurakot, artist Nabin Chandra ...

Buddha Chitta mala (also referred to as Bodhichitta mala) is a type of prayer bead necklace revered in Tibetan Buddhism. Chinese demand for the beads has triggered an explosion in the industry in ...

Chandrarathna Bandara With a title reminiscent of Simone de Beauvoir’s Brigitte Bardot and the Lolita Syndrome this most ...

The exam format to enter Royal changed with an exception to the rule in 1959 to favour the powerful. SWRD Bandaranaike, the ...

The 176 names of Greek Gods and Goddess, and the 162 individual gods listed in the Egyptian pantheon of gods are actually few. Even the list of 249 Hindu Gods and Goddess names listed in the Hindu ...

At the Kaal Bhairav Shrine, a smiling idol of Shiva’s fiercest avatar invites reflection on truth, courage and life’s passing ...

The oldest religious site in Tokyo is also its most visited. The Senso-ji Temple sees about 30 million annual visitors and its inception dates all the way back to year 628. Despite its claim to ...

Just to the west of downtown Tokyo lies a gorgeous urban oasis. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden comprises 144 acres of green space and is unique in that it incorporates three landscaping styles – ...