As Pride Month 2025 comes to a close, it’s become more clear than ever that LGBTQ+ individuals need the support of their surrounding community more than ever. When K-pop star Bain took the courageous — and mostly unheard...
The Power of the Spoken Word: Oral Tradition in Spreading Hinduism’s Teachings
Hinduism, one of the world’s oldest and most diverse religious traditions, has long stood as a testament to the power of oral communication. From the sacred Vedas...
Beautiful Chaos, the new EP from KATSEYE, tops this week’s fan-voted music poll.
Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (June 27) on Billboard, choosing the global girl group’s five-song collection as their favorite new music release of the past week.
With...
In the vast landscape of Hindu ascetic traditions, few groups capture the public imagination as vividly as the Naga Sadhus and the Nathpanthis. Each of these sects has evolved unique practices, philosophies, and histories that not only reflect...
The second day of the festival included secret sets, guest stars and more.
Charli xcx performs during day two of Glastonbury on June 28, 2025 in Glastonbury, England.
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The 1975, Lorde and Lewis Capaldi were among the names who...
Nandi in Human Form: The Divine Gatekeeper of Shiva
In the grand tapestry of Shaiva tradition, Nandi occupies a place of profound reverence. While most devotees are familiar with the calm, seated bull gazing steadfastly at the Shiva linga,...
Flo Milli is facing a copyright lawsuit over her hit 2023 song “Never Lose Me,” which allegedly sampled a beat that had been exclusively licensed to a man in Baltimore four years earlier.
The Friday (June 27) lawsuit targets...
Voice of the Divine: The Parrot and Goddess Ambal
In the context of Hindu worship and Shakta tradition, the portrayal of Goddess Ambal (Meenakshi of Madurai) accompanied by a parrot carries profound symbolism. This association is not merely decorative...
If he had only composed the unforgettable instrumental theme from Mission: Impossible, Lalo Schifrin would be fondly remembered. But the Argentine native had a seven-decade career that made him one of the premier composers in both film and...
An in-depth exploration of the Vairagis (or Bairagis) within Hinduism, expanding upon their history, spiritual practices, influence, and distinctions from other traditions. The following article examines these aspects in detail:
Vairagis in Hinduism: An In-Depth Exploration
The Vairagis, also known...
