February 5 was a little-known event on the Indian calendar called Bhishma Ashtami. On this day, those who observe it offer ...

A mother’s love is said to be pure and unconditional—a shield that protects her children from every harm. But what if that ...

Bhishma Ashtami or ‘Bhishmashtami’ is a Hindu festival dedicated to ‘Bhishma’ of the great Indian epic ‘Mahabharata’. It is believed that Bhishma, also known as ‘Ganga Putr Bhism’ or ‘Bhishma Pitamaha ...