Lonely Planet begins its description of Banaras, India, with the words of Mark Twain, who in his wonderfully sarcastic way complains of the city's incredible oldness. And it is incredibly old, vying ...

The Banaras Lit Fest announced its 2026 Book Awards, honouring Namita Gokhale and writers across Indian languages for ...

The Banaras Lit Fest Book Awards has announced its 2026 winners in fiction, poetry, nonfiction and translation in English and ...

Banaras is not just a city : it’s a living, breathing gateway to India’s deepest spiritual truths.In this conversation, Amish Tripathi uncovers the ancient mysteries, legends, and energies that ...

India's northern city of Varanasi, also known as Banaras, is among the oldest cities in the world. UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: (Non-English language spoken). MARTIN: The city has always been welcoming to ...

Varanasi: Regular operation of Banaras-Sealdah-Banaras Amrit Bharat Express will begin from Banaras railway station on Friday. The train will depart f.

The Tribune, now published from Chandigarh, started publication on February 2, 1881, in Lahore (now in Pakistan). It was started by Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, a public-spirited philanthropist, and is ...

Indian railway stations are undergoing a significant transformation, moving away from their notorious reputation for ...

Poet and diplomat Abhay K. has been awarded the Sarojini Naidu Award for Poetry 2026 at the Banaras Lit Fest for his English ...