Prominent Lingayat seer Shivakumara Swami dies at 111

Shivakumara Swamiji, the 111-year old head of the Siddaganga Math in Karnataka, known as ‘Walking God’ among his countless followers, died on Monday after prolonged illness, the......

The political power of a fast

As politicians fast to score brownie points, they should know that not every fast has a desirable ending, says Arundhuti Dasgupta. IMAGE: A photograph of Congress leaders in Delhi eating before......

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......

Leela Prasad: Interpreter of moralities

For many years Leela Prasad, associate professor of ethics at Duke University, had known Sringeri only as visitors know it: As the home of a 1,200-year-old Shankara Math and Sharada Temple. But in......

'We will make a lot of money with Baahubali 2'

'The presenters make the money -- the ones who put their hard work, blood and sweat don’t always make money.' Baahubali: The Conclusion is all set to break new records. IMAGE: Prabas and......

Why you won't see Lord Shiva in a reality show

'It was a lifetime opportunity for an actor to get such a vast platform and play the sexiest and most powerful God.' Mohit Raina's life admittedly changed when the titular role in Devon Ke Dev.........