The death of great personages triggers a spectrum of responses and events. Some are viewed favourably on their demise, even if in life they were disappointed ...

A Bihari banquet brings home the culinary and cultural diversity of the country I last visited Bihar in the mid-70s to interview Jayaprakash Narayan – JP as he was called by his followers – ...

Historical documents suggest the Kumbh Mela is only 150 years old, but it stands as a testament to Hinduism’s amazing ability ...