Artisans in Sylhet Division are busy putting the finishing touches on idols of Saraswati, the Goddess of wisdom and knowledge ...

Laleen Jayamanne and Namika Raby (Part I of this article appeared in The Island on Friday (31 Jan.) Women’s Mental Health: Trance/Dance in Folk Rituals The lecture Namika heard on ‘pregnancy cravings’ ...

Saraswati Puja or Basant Panchami falls on the fifth 'Tithi' of the Bengali month of Maagh each year when Hindus worship ...

The name of a child carries immense significance, often reflecting cultural, spiritual, or personal values. In Hindu tradition, names inspired by divine beings like Goddess Durga are considered ...

International Theatre Festival of India In Collaboration with Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Colombo University of Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo 6-9 February 2025 Tower Hall Theatre, Colombo ...

The origin, rich history, flavours, and cultural significance of jaggery, a sugar substitute the health-conscious crowd has woken up to.