From Kelantan’s wayang kulit and Cambodia’s sbek thom to Thailand’s nang yai and Indonesia ... share a common thread – the Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabharata as their principal sources.

By Sui-Lee Wee Reporting from Bangkok The United States has imposed visa sanctions on several Thai officials over the surprise deportation of 40 Uyghurs back to China last month, a rare instance ...

Folk versions altered it to suit the region or community. Then came the ‘Bhakti’ era, and the ‘Ramayana’ became a story of good versus evil. In ‘Many Ramayanas, Many Lessons’, author ...

Credited for veering the BJP towards a resounding win in Gujarat in 1998, Mr Modi visited "Mini India" to address the International Ramayana Conference in Moka. Mauritius holds a 'special ...

BANGKOK, March 10 (Reuters) - Malaysia has warned its citizens against travelling to southern Thailand after bombings and shootings by suspected insurgents killed five people and injured 13 others ...

The Kannada superstar is now preparing for his next significant role, ready to play the mighty Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious adaptation of Ramayana. Unlike other actors who might have ...

Yash has started shooting for Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, where he will be seen playing the role of Ravana. Tiwari's directorial is being shot in India. Ranbir Kapoor will be seen playing the role ...

At a Khon performance, Thailand’s masked dance form known for its theatricality, this was on full display. A recreation of the Ramayana was part of the Namaste Thailand Festival, a cultural ...

In the crowded room, a local spiritual leader chanted verses in the Isan dialect of northeast Thailand while attendees knelt on woven mats. Between their clasped hands ran a single white string as ...

PHUKET, Thailand — For many years, Chinese tourism fueled the economy of this island paradise, known for its tropical weather, stunning sunsets and foreign-friendly accommodations. But with ...