The devotional art of Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism share many similarities, even some gods. To understand why, you need to examine the ancient Indian origins of these religions and their ...

A new exhibition at the British Museum in London traces the stunning evolution of India's devotional art through 189 objects.

Chandragupta Maurya, India's first emperor, overthrew the Nanda dynasty. He unified the subcontinent and established the ...

The Indian subcontinent’s connections to the West, especially via the Roman empire, were far richer than once thought.

No other Indian fruit can match the mango for its historical significance, its sociocultural importance and its almost ...

Know about the timeless legacy of Rishabhdev, revered as both the first Jain Tirthankara and an avatar of Vishnu; uniting two ...

Guru Purnima 2025 pays tribute to the timeless role of teachers across cultures and faiths. Rooted in the legacy of Veda ...

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 ...

His new book is "The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed The World," and William Dalrymple joins us now from Houston on his U.S. book tour. Thanks so much for being with us.

Focus on the history of the ancient ‘Silk Road’ may have overshadowed the powerful influence of India on the many cultures with which it traded.

India's Girish Malik is readying a docu-drama being presented at the European Film Market, which aims to offer ancient solutions to modern problems.