Shehnai tunes and a boat ride: Macron with Modi in Varanasi

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday enjoyed a boat ride with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Ganga with a glimpse of the rich cultural heritage of the temple city. IMAGE: PM Modi and......

Must watch: The spectacular Ganga aarti in Varanasi!

Video: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com If you happen to be in Varanasi, one experience that you shouldn't miss is the spectacular Ganga aarti on the Dashaswamedh ghat. The beautiful ritual......

Remembering the first time terror haunted Varanasi

Recalling the blasts that shook Varanasi in March 2006 The first blast took place at nearly 6.20 pm at the Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple. Minutes after the first blast, another blast took place at a......

A loan called Ram Naam

They have ledgers and passbooks like any other bank, and maintain records of their 'depositors'. They do not, however, give you a cheque book, nor do their transactions deal with money. The only......