Raj-era murders to ancient cultures, discover another side of Kolkata

During this pilgrimage which continues for 30 days during ‘Shravan’ (mid-July to mid-August) devotees in large numbers throng the Baba Baidyanath Temple to offer holy water from the Ganges to Lord Shiva.

Rajkamal Chaudhary (1929–1967) wrote outside the dicta of dominant Hindi ethics. His stories can be read like montages, flashes and sudden glimpses of the past.

Protecting the Gangetic plains in Uttar Pradesh requires addressing diverse, critical and pressing concerns. However, the Namami Gange project seems to be all geared up to overcome them

Within the Rajaji tiger reserve in Rishikesh are the ruins of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ashram where the Beatles spent over a month in meditation

How to identify Ganga through imagery at the National Museum

The wounds of history may heal if Muslims return Krishna Janmabhoomi and Kashi Vishwanath. It may open the doors to lasting amity between the two communities.

Biodiversity refers to various life forms found in all spheres, land, air, and water, on Earth. But due to human interference and industries, we are seeing a loss of biodiversity on a rapid scale. With various environmental organisations such as UNEP at work, it is vital for us to enact solutions, not just on International Biodiversity Day, but at all times.

The decision came after hearing a length petition filed by the Anjuman Intazamiya Masjid of Varanasi and other connected matters. Justice Prakash Padia adjourned the hearing of the case till July 6.

A heritage walk in this little-known gem made me aware of its links to Subhas Chandra Bose

An OT reader recalls her gastronomical experiences in Varanasi for our series #OTReadersWrite

The musician has over 100,000+ yearly listeners on all steaming platforms combined. His songs have crossed the reach of lakhs.

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar said the Amrit Sarovar scheme announced by PM Modi to save ponds is a Bhagiratha-like effort, a reference to the mythical king who brought the Ganga to earth.

Only in the holy city would you find a signboard which says, “One can stay here for a maximum of fifteen days. If someone does not die within those fifteen days, then they would have to make arrangements elsewhere.”

CM Adityanath felicitated PM Jugnauth with an 'angavastram' prepared by Kashi artisans.

From dolphins to dugongs. dancing deers to dragonflies, here are the most unique wildlife experiences from around the country to add to your travel bucketlist

In this critically-acclaimed short fiction, eminent Gujarati writer Sundaram explores female sexuality delicately and with a remarkably balanced approach, befitting an accomplished storyteller. The story belongs to his radical phase (pre-Independence years), when he engaged with themes of caste, sexuality, and gender discrimination in his poems and fiction.

Once known as Azimabad, Patna was a centre of dance and music. The sound of anklets and taans of singing by the tawaifs may have fallen silent, but their tales remain alive.

The hotel showcases Garhwali architecture with a contemporary touch.

In a post-apocalyptic world, with a war playing out on our handheld screens and bodies dumped on the streets, with mindless consumption ravaging our planet, the zombies have taken over

Experience India’s picturesque towns, rural hamlets and Himalayan villages, sail along mighty rivers and drive through stunning landscapes

A top West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) official warned that soon our rivers would dry up if we don't change our cropping pattern now.

Banaras is the home of Shiva, and like everywhere else, he resides almost everywhere—from under a peepal tree to the big temples.

For a year, Reema carried on her unspoken love affair with Rashid: Texting him, meeting him at restaurants, losing herself in his warm embrace at hotels.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said the Dalits and the backward castes had become angry with the party in the last few years but now they are back with them.