“Namaste,” a common greeting in India and South Asia, has become a global cultural phenomenon – the word appears everywhere, ...

In the same podcast interview, yoga studies scholar Andrea Jain agrees with Mallinson’s view that saying namaste is not ...

Hands over the heart in prayer pose. A little bow of the head. A gesture of respect. An acknowledgment of our shared humanity. And no touching. As people the world over are choosing to ditch the ...

Hands over the heart in prayer pose. A little bow of the head. A gesture of respect. An acknowledgement of our shared humanity. And no touching. As people the world over are choosing to ditch the ...

Namaskar and namaste are also the most spiritual ways to greet a person. The word Namaste means 'bow to you' and is derived from a Sanskrit word made up of "namah". Namah means bowing in awe of ...

Prince Charles (above) was one among several world leaders who are staying clear of handshakes as the COVID-19 outbreak spreads globally. Other world leaders too are adopting alternative forms of ...

HANDS OVER THE heart in prayer pose. A little bow of the head. A gesture of respect. An acknowledgment of our shared humanity. And no touching. As people the world over are choosing to ditch the ...

Hands over the heart in prayer pose. A little bow of the head. A gesture of respect. An acknowledgement of our shared humanity. And no touching. As people the world over are choosing to ditch the ...

An ancient Indian greeting is replacing the handshake. An expert explains its roots and why it affirms our interconnectedness with one another. Hands over the heart in prayer pose. A little bow of the ...

Hands over the heart in prayer pose. A little bow of the head. A gesture of respect. An acknowledgment of our shared humanity. And no touching. As people the world over are choosing to ditch the ...