Varanasi, formerly known as Kashi or Banaras, is widely regarded as one of the oldest cities on the planet. This city, famous for the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, is also known as the spiritual ...

I live in India and have traveled all over the country — but it took me a while to visit Varanasi. The city has a rich, spiritual history, but for me it had just been an item on my bucket list.

The prime minister is also scheduled to address a public gathering at Banauli (Kalika Dham) village in the Sevapuri Assembly ...

Devi chose to embrace death on her own terms, seeking to pass away in Varanasi, the most revered Hindu pilgrimage city. For thousands of years, this sacred place has drawn Hindus who wish to be ...

Varanasi, an ancient city of temples and gods, is India’s spiritual capital. And here, in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s political stronghold, tensions between Hindus and Muslims are escalating.