Some Hindus believe they can break out of the cycle of rebirth if they die and are cremated in the city. Down by the Ganges River, about 100 people are cremated every day across the city. Every day, ...

Varanasi the tapestry of culture, tradition, spiritualism, and history. The Indian city is one of the oldest inhabited cities that was constructed over the timeless Ganges River in Uttar Pradesh, ...

Varanasi, often referred to as Banaras or Kashi, is one of the oldest living cities in the world. This name is said to come from the ancient word Baran which meant to 'describe,' while the city itself ...

VARANASI, India (RNS) — When Linda Hess took in the view from the bank of the Ganges River recently for the first time in 10 years, she hardly recognized the place she once knew. “When I first came ...

Being established at an outlay of Rs 800 crore, the service is considered to be the first in India to run within the city, ...

VARANASI, India — On a recent Friday afternoon in this holy city in northern India, scooters, pedestrians and cycle rickshaws jostled for space on a street leading to the city's most famous Hindu ...

Varanasi, also known as Kashi or Banaras, continues to captivate the hearts of millions worldwide with its spiritual and historical significance. Known for its ancient temples, ghats, and deep ...

Varanasi: For the tourism and travel sector, the introduction of a semi-high-speed Vande Bharat Express between Varanasi and Khajuraho via Chitrakoot on Nov 8 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is like ...