With their carnival atmosphere, music and Bollywood stars, books often take a back seat. But that doesn’t mean writers and their works won’t make a lasting impression ...

India is often called the land of festivals, and rightly so. From Diwali’s lights to Holi’s colors, from Eid’s feasts to Christmas carols, every festival in India is a grand affair. But festivals were ...

Earlier this month, our correspondent - NPR's Diaa Hadid - was in the central Indian city of Nagpur. She was there covering the 100-year anniversary celebration of a powerful Hindu nationalist ...

The tradition of celebrating birthdays is a global phenomenon, but its origins are far more complex and diverse than a simple slice of cake might suggest. From ancient rituals to modern-day ...

BEAUMONT, Texas — The India Association of Southeast Texas will host its annual India Fest on November 15 at the Beaumont Civic Center, offering the Southeast Texas community an opportunity to ...