Ayyappa's right must be respected by one and all

'Comparing a men-only pilgrimage with past blots like sati or untouchability is propelled by politics, mischief and malevolence,' argues Sudhir Bisht. I have been thinking of writing on the......

A flight to Pakistan: Old world charm in a modernising State

'The Pakistan government, we were told, has a plan to renovate several Hindu temples and Buddhist sites, which over the years have fallen into disrepair.''The aim is to create a pilgrimage circuit......

Pak to restore temple pond with 'Shiva's tears'

Some people in Pakistan's government circles believe that the restoration of the Katas Raj temple and its holy pond has been ordered in view of the likely visit of Prime Minister Manmohan......

San Diego museum showcases Nandalal Bose

The San Diego Museum of Art held an exhibition of paintings of Nandalal Bose, the great Indian painter whose major work spanned the first half of the 20th century. The paintings convey aspects of......

Why is Bollywood excited about Sharvari Wagh?

'That I have been given the opportunity to be part of The Forgotten Army and Bunty Aur Babli 2 is really great.' Sharvari Wagh is taking baby steps into showbiz, starting with her debut in Kabir......

VOTE! Who should play Sati opposite Hrithik's Lord Shiva?

We asked you, dear reader, if Hrithik Roshan -- who's been reportedly chosen to play Lord Shiva in the film adaptation of Immortals Of Meluha -- will do a good job of it. And now, fresh reports......