The resilient species — which regrow after wildfires — are said to capture the spirit of a nation reborn.

“GROWING IN THE mud, and yet so clean, the lotus is a symbol of purity,” writes the Sri Lankan historian Ananda K. Coomaraswamy in his 1913 book “The Arts and Crafts of India & Ceylon.” The lotus pool ...

Italian researchers suggest that symbols from the oldest writing system in the world may have come directly from cylinder seal motifs.

New Delhi: From the swirls of rangoli to the saffron flag, rosewater and rudraksh mala, ordinary objects have evolved into symbols of Indian heritage ... the irreplaceable value of India’s ancient ...

A link exists between 6,000-year-old engravings on cylindrical seals used on clay tablets and cuneiform, the world’s oldest ...

Is technology a religion, a godlike system promising salvation and threatening of damnation? Yes, says Greg Epstein, the ...

The symbols showed images of fringed textiles and vessels being ... Cale Johnson, professor of the history of knowledge in ...

As the U.S. heads to the polls, Google Doodle marks the day with a unique tribute to democracy and the impact of each voter’s ...

Diwali, the festival of lights, is a grand spectacle of joy, splendor, brightness, and happiness. The sight of every establishment illuminated with oil lamps, hearts filled with joy, and delighted ...

The challenges facing Muslim communities in Yorubaland are numerous and complex, ranging from socio-political fragmentation and economic disparities to issues of educational inequality and ...

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Learn why Dhanteras, a day dedicated to prosperity, is celebrated by buying gold and silver. Dive into the traditions and ...