The Ramayana and Mahabharata are two of the most significant epics in Indian literature, deeply ingrained in the cultural and ...

But in India, as the epics exemplify, “Myth, history, and the contemporary – all become part of the same chronological ...

Vadnagar in Gujarat isn’t just another small sleepy town in Gujarat. From ancient archaeological wonders and grand temples to ...

The villagers believe that Lord Shiva himself resides in the ancient temple at the heart ... in the Nanota region is home to a remarkable Mahabharata-era temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

From ancient structures to medieval temples and Mughal-period marvels to modern era buildings, an exhibition celebrating the wealth of India's architectural heritage opened here on Tuesday to mark the ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The Tabula Peutingeriana is an ancient map showing the Roman Empire’s road network. At one foot and one inch high and 22.1 feet long, the parchment scroll covers Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North ...

Champions Trophy 2025 Preview: India and New Zealand, consistently top teams in ICC ODI tournaments, face off in the final in Dubai. Both teams boast strong performances, with India relying on their ...

View of the three-dimensional map on the Ségognole 3 cave floor. Credit: Dr. Médard Thiry Researchers have discovered what may be the world’s oldest 3D map, located within a quartzitic sandstone ...

The idea that the languages of Europe, Iran and India descend from a single ancient tongue was first proposed by Sir William Jones, a British colonial judge in 18th-century India. Jones taught ...

The Mahabharata’s influence on political thought did not end in ancient times. During India’s independence movement, diverse communities turned to the epic for inspiration. In Bengal, the Rajbangshis, ...

However, many of these ancient accounts are now proving to be true. Scientists across the globe are achieving feats that were once unimaginable. For instance, the Ramayana and Mahabharata ... a truly ...