Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Though officially abolished decades ago, the caste system still profoundly influences life in India. Those born into high castes ...

Shilpa Shetty's trip includes enjoying local food, indulging in the traditional vibe at Assi Ghat, and soaking in the city's ...

VARANASI, India — Hindu priests stand on the banks of the Ganges, performing an evening prayer to the river. They wave fire as the sun sets, ring bells and tap on drums. Thousands watch, clap and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Every year, about 20,000 people pilgrimage to Varanasi, India's holiest city, to die. Some Hindus believe they can break out of ...

Their lives are deeply entwined with the river Ganges, but Varanasi’s mallah community say they have been overlooked, reports Uday Narayanan. Varanasi, India. ‘Hum paani ke jeev hain. We are creatures ...

Worshippers and tourists sit on boats facing the bank of the Ganges River in the holy Hindu city of Varanasi to watch the Ganga Aarti, a ritual of devotion to the venerated river. Hindu priests wave ...