For over 2,500 years, the olive tree of the Acropolis has remained a worthy symbol of Athens, an undying and ancient ...

Uppsala University was established by papal bull in 1477 in Uppsala, Sweden. Uppsala University's history reads like a tapestry of conflicts in academic freedom, political and religious factors in ...

But when they leave — believing their sins have been cleansed by the redemptive bath — they leave with one thing in common: their foreheads display a sacred stroke of color. This sacred stroke ...

At least 30 people were killed and many more were injured in a stampede at the world's largest religious gathering early on Wednesday, police said, as millions of pilgrims rushed to dip in sacred ...

To be an investigating judge in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Court is to rubber-stamp the executions of dissenters, and Iman (Missagh Zareh), the paterfamilias in The Seed Of The Sacred Fig ...

The couple, accompanied by security personnel, was seen boarding a boat to reach the sacred site. The Maha Kumbh, which began on January 13, has attracted millions of devotees, with over 110 million ...

As per media reports, PM Modi will not only take a dip in the sacred Ganga but will also perform the aarti of the river and offer prayers. He is expected to visit key spiritual sites in Prayagraj ...

Rivers hold a revered status in Hinduism, recognised as sacred, life-giving entities. Among them, the Saraswati River stands out, holding immense significance alongside the Ganga, Yamuna, and Narmada.

In a massive green feat, as many as 216,500 trees were planted across Dubai in 2024 - a 17 per cent rise from 2023. This translates to an average of 600 trees being planted every day last year ...

This sacred ritual, believed to absolve sins and grant moksha (liberation), is a central part of the Mahakumbh tradition, drawing thousands of devotees and political leaders alike. Shah's ...

The Science Behind Sleep Tourism Christian Benedict, a sleep researcher at Uppsala University, highlights the scientific basis for Sweden's appeal as a sleep tourism destination. He notes that the ...