In the heart of ancient India, people believed something truly powerful—animals had souls. They weren’t just beings to be used for work, protection, or rituals. They were seen as emotional, ...

Bihar is often celebrated as the cradle of civilization, knowledge, and revolution — a land where ancient empires rose, world-changing ideas were born, and great thinkers shaped history. From the ...

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Today’s episode of Bookwaves/Artwaves is preempted by special programming for KPFA’s 2025 Spring Fund Drive. Mitch Jeserich speaks with historian and author William Dalrymple about his book The Golden ...

A 23-million-year-old fossilized leaf found in coalfields in Assam is reshaping scientists’ understanding of how India’s biodiversity hotspots once connected. The discovery reveals that an evergreen ...