Incorporating such practices—ringing a bell before meditation, or simply pausing in silence after a piece of music—can amplify mindfulness in modern routines. India’s ancient sonic rituals ...

(Xi Jinping’s reaction was not recorded.) William Dalrymple does not deploy that Sanskrit phrase in “The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World.” But his audacious book’s aim ...

Michael Wood explores the ancient sites that helped shape the history and culture of Pakistan and northern India. The Story of India: South India by Michael Wood Historic Figure: Mohandas Gandhi ...