The term "Boston Brahmins" refers to a class of wealthy, educated, elite members of Boston society in the nineteenth century. Oliver Wendell Holmes coined the term in a novel in 1861, calling ...

It is still prevalent, especially among Brahmins. In common speech, it is often referred to as the ‘thread ceremony’, because the sacred thread or cord is placed over the left shoulder of the boy.

Among many dietary customs, one of the noted dietary abstinence is that of Brahmins avoiding Masoor Dal (red lentils) as it is considered non-vegetarian by them. This dietary abstinence is ...

One of the most sacred pilgrimage sites of Buddhism, the Mahabodhi Temple, is located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. Akash Lama said, ...

Archaeological enthusiasts have discovered a 300-year-old Vamana stone, which denotes land donated to Brahmins, near ...

Kolhapur-based historian Indrajit Sawant claims he was threatened by one Prashant Koratkar. He shared a recording of the call ...

Agriculture flourished, and the very people who robbed and caused fear for a living now have children going to school. They ...

Stating that Rahul Gandhi is a Brahmin, he sought to know from the BJP leaders whether Brahmins were not considered Hindus. Addressing a press conference at the Gandhi Bhavan here on Sunday ...