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American individualism lives on after death, as consumers choose new ways to put their remains to...
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 8 months agoLifeGem is a company that extracts carbon from cremated human remains and transforms it into...
From India and Taiwan to Tibet, the living assist the dead in their passage
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 8 months agoAcross cultures, death rituals give mourners a chance to grieve. But they also offer one last...
Why having human remains land on the Moon poses difficult questions for members of several religions
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 5 months agoTwo scholars who study death rituals explain that the corpse is considered spiritually polluting in...
The many stories of Diwali share a common theme of triumph of justice
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 8 months agoDiwali is the most important festival for the South Asian community. Photo By Cyrus McCrimmon/The...
The Latest | Prime Minister Modi's coalition clinches parliamentary majority in India's election
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 1 month agoIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coalition won a majority in parliament in the country's...
While many flock to see the eclipse, these cultures are doing something different
CNN via Yahoo News· 3 months agoFor many people, the upcoming total solar eclipse is a celebratory occasion. In other cultures and...
Britain's 'strictest headteacher' on prayer ban court fight: 'You can't divide children by race and...
Evening Standard via Yahoo News· 6 months agoBritain’s “strictest headteacher” has said there will be despair among many parents and children at...
Joyous event or dreadful omen? How people interpreted infamous solar eclipses in history
AccuWeather via Yahoo News· 5 months agoA total solar eclipse wasn't always considered a joyous event. In the past, it was often regarded as...
5 accused of human sacrifice in India — and other world news you may have missed
Yahoo News· 1 year agoAs reported by CBS News, police in India arrested five men for allegedly conducting a Hindu ritual...
King Charles III coronation: Everything we know about 2023 ceremony
The Independent via Yahoo News· 1 year agoKing Charles III’s coronation will take place on Saturday 6 May, 2023. In a statement,...