Medics Win Nobel Prize
By Lavina Melwani Say the word “Kosovo” or “East Timor” and immediately images are conjured up of death and carnage. […]
Durga’s Delight
In the fall of every year, Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley revels in the colorful ten-day Dasain festival, celebrating the victory of
Merchants of Spice
By Lavina Melwani The modern spice trader is likely to be a recycled immigrant engineer, accountant or other gray-cell professional
A Spicy History
Black pepper was once worth its weight in gold. That was more than sufficient reason for explorers such as Ferdinand
Our Druid Cousins
The Celtic people spread from their homeland in what is now Germany across Europe in the first millennium bce. Iron
The Way Of Wives
Family life, however full, remains empty if the wife lacks the lofty culture of the home. Tirukural, Verse 52 The
Marriage as Science
By Amala Seyon Why is marriage so tough at times? Why do some lifelong relationships click, while others just tick
Mauritius’ Spiritual Park
In the northeastern coast of the multicultural island-country of Mauritius, a remarkable Hindu pilgrimage destination has arisen. It is the
How Harmony Reigns in Mauritius
BY BRAHMACHARI VEL MAHALINGUM In the short 31 years since independence, Mauritius has made impressive progress economically, socially, intellectually and
Pope: ‘Convert all Hindus’
The pope really did Hindus a favor with his November visit to India. He united Hindus and Buddhists in opposition