Pico Iyer’s latest book, which includes reflections drawn from three decades of retreats at a Benedictine monastery in ...

In India, a courteous "Namaste" with folded hands is valued ... In Buddhist temples, never turn your back on a Buddha statue, and in Hindu temples, refrain from touching sacred things.

India's cultural diversity is evident in the unique greetings used across various states. While 'Namaste' is widely recognized, local variations like 'Namaskaram' in Andhra Pradesh and 'Nomoskar ...