Mamta Kulkarni, the former Bollywood star and newly appointed Mahamandaleshwar of Kinnar Akhara, has finally spoken out about the shocking Rs.10 crore claim. In an exclusive TV interview, Mamta denies ...

The sadhu akharas at the Kumbh Mela are more than spiritual sanctuaries. These camps, led by ascetic monks, have become centres for yogic feats, meditation, and rituals. But how did these akharas come ...

This unique degree programme offers training in an unparalleled range of ancient languages and their associated history, culture and textual traditions. Students study Hebrew and either Greek or Latin ...

Acharya Aajay Das has raised serious allegations against Kinnar Akhada, which was established in Ujjain in 2015. Das, who played a key role in the Akhada’s formation and appointed Lakshmi Narayan ...

Faith is an all-enveloping embrace at the Kinnar Akhada — a monastic order of the third sex. “We are neither men nor women but combine the best of both,” says Giri, adorned in a fiery red tika, kohled ...

In November 2024, a court in Ajmer had admitted a petition filed by Gupta to survey the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, claiming evidence of an ancient Shiva temple beneath the shrine. Gupta’s petition ...

The designs felt like a mix of ancient ritual and futuristic rebellion. Materials played a key role in creating the collection’s raw, industrial feel. Chain-link skirts and boots made from ...

A tradition renewed, a legacy continued. The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews chief executive Mark Darbon said: "I'm looking forward to The Open's return to St Andrews every bit as much as ...

2025 The Kinnar Akhada, a monastic order of transgender sadhus, is affiliated with the ancient Juna Akhada and has set up camp in sector 16 (Sangam Lower East Marg) of the Mahakumbh tent city. The ...

In 2019, came the addition of the Kinnar Akhara, comprising trans and intersex people and hijras. Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, who formed the Kinnar Akhara in 2015, was the first transgender person to ...

But the citrus genus has a surprising history, popping up everywhere from ancient Rome and the Renaissance to naval exploration and Casanova's famed romantic trysts. The history of citrus dates ...