Ken Russell’s The Devils, a controversial 1971 film about religious persecution, political power and alleged demonic possession in 17th-century France, is returning to cinemas in the United Kingdom and Spain in a
The Big Book of Buddhism, a sprawling compendium, stands as both a profound tribute to and an exhaustive exploration of Buddhist philosophy, mythology, and practice. Comprising a constellation of texts from varied
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The Maha Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest gathering of people, has begun in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, bringing millions of devout Hindus to the confluence of three sacred rivers: the Ganges, Yamuna, and
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Authorities at one of India’s richest and most revered temples have issued an apology following a tragic stampede that claimed the lives of at least six pilgrims in the southern temple town
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A recent investigation of human remains found in the UK’s Cheddar Gorge has once again brought a particularly unsavory aspect of our human story into the light: human consumption of other humans.
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As winter’s chill envelops us and twinkling lights adorn our streets, there’s a palpable sense of excitement in the air. Christmas, with its timeless traditions and heartwarming moments, has long been a
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by Our Economic Affairs Editor “Tourism is about making connections—connections between people, between cultures, and between a traveller and a place.” — Rosita Missoni The tourism sector in Sri Lanka has long
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