Vālmīki’s epic poem “The Rāmāyaṇa” is a great work of literature and a treasure of Indian culture — but its political and religious appropriation has entrenched divisions and exclusion in Indian ...

A prize offered by an Indian state leader is intended to shed light on a Bronze Age civilization — and settle a cultural ...

Jainism is an ancient Indian religion -- followed by less than one percent of India's 1.25 billion people -- that preaches non-violence, strict vegetarianism and love for all creatures great and ...

Although Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism evolved from the broad cultural and religious milieu of ancient India, they each brought a new dimension to the religious landscape by addressing issues ...

The arrival of autumn represents new beginnings in many cultures, but in the ancient Indian religion of Jainism, it holds particular significance. Much like Buddhism, Jainism focuses on the ...

Jainism is an ancient Indian religion -- followed by less than one percent of India’s 1.25 billion people -- that preaches non-violence, strict vegetarianism and love for all creatures great and ...

Jainism is an ancient Indian religion -- followed by less than one per cent of India's 1.25 billion people -- that preaches non-violence, strict vegetarianism and love for all creatures great and ...

Jainism is an ancient Indian religion – followed by less than 1% of India’s 1.25 billion people – which preaches non-violence, strict vegetarianism and love for all creatures great and small.