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, 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 ...

If you have arrived in Varanasi and wish to experience its charm in just one day, follow this guide to discover what you can see and what you shouldn't miss.

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 ...

Nearly 2.5 million people come each year to Varanasi which sits on the banks of the most sacred Indian river. iStockphoto At six in the morning, the alleys of old Varanasi gleam with last night's rain ...

HYDERABAD, India (AP) — Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli, the blockbuster movie director behind global hits like “RRR” and “Baahubali” that redefined Indian cinema’s scale and caught Hollywood’s attention, ...

I live in India and have traveled all over the country — but it took me a while to visit Varanasi. The city has a rich, spiritual history, but for me it had just been an item on my bucket list. The ...

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 ...

Modi expressed confidence that during the National Volleyball Championship, the enthusiasm of Varanasi will remain high, the players will find spectators to cheer them on and they will also experience ...