One of Griaule’s most famous (and controversial) claims was our ostensible knowledge of Sirius B, the companion star to ...

According to Hindu mythology, King Hiranyakashipu was a tyrant ruler who demanded worship as a god. His son Prahlad, a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, refused. Enraged, the king conspired with his ...

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A Satanic group plans to hold a "black mass" at the Kansas Statehouse on March 28, sparking condemnation from Christian organizations. The Satanic Grotto, the organizer, says the event aims to ...

Discovered outside Rome, the bath, which is thought to be a mikvah, could be more than 1,600 years old. By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Ostia Antica When Luigi Maria Caliò, a classical ...

No two Holi celebrations in India are the same. In one town, women playfully chase men away with sticks, while in another, flower petals rain down like confetti. Some communities turn the festival ...

Ekadashi holds an immense religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. This day is considered an extremely auspicious and sacred day to worship Lord Vishnu. All the Lord Vishnu devotees ...

Ekadashi holds a great religious and spiritual significance in Hindu religion. It occurs during a time of transition in the lunar cycle, Ekadashi is regarded as a gateway to higher consciousness ...

No Holi celebration is complete without its delicious festive treats! The most iconic sweet of Holi is Gujiya, a crispy dumpling filled with khoya (milk solids) and dry fruits, believed to have ...

An attempt to get a free birthday sundae at Friendly’s turned into a satanic ritual, with Lady Gaga serving as both waitress and master of ceremonies in the Saturday Night Live sketch.

This year, Holi will be celebrated on Friday, March 14. The much-anticipated festival of Holi is just around the corner and it is unmistakably one of the most exciting celebrations in India.

Holi 2025 will be celebrated over two days, starting with Holika Dahan on March 13 and followed by the vibrant colour festival, Rangwali Holi, on March 14. The festivities mark the arrival of spring, ...