Sacred strokes of color on foreheads are a major display of Hinduism at India’s Maha Kumbh festival
A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. At the Maha Kumbh festival, where millions are flocking to pray and bathe at the confluence of India’s ...
The graves of ‘woman warriors’ are changing what we know about ancient gender roles
Recent scientific reevaluations of remains have historians rethinking the prevalence of women fighters throughout history.
What is the role of women in India's military?
Newly confirmed US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has drawn a spotlight on the role of women in the military, having made ...