When India's 900 million eligible voters go to the polling booths for this spring's general election, they might cast their vote for a kite. Or a comb. Or a mango. These are three of the hundreds of ...

The main reason for the existence of political party symbols in India is obviously to help voters easily identify and remember the party and/or the candidate. This was even more important in the early ...

A social history of the sari, a study of India’s national symbols, a look back on the Akali movement, and more.

UPDATE: India’s cabinet has selected its winner for the national currency symbol, beating out five other finalists in a national contest to determine the new graphic. India has long lacked a symbol ...

The "Om" symbol is sacred in Indian culture and is commonly used in religious documents. It represents the essence of the ...

When India's 900 million eligible voters go to the polling booths for this spring's general election, they might cast their vote for a kite. Or a comb. Or a mango. These are three of the hundreds of ...

A flashlight, a flower and a "lady farmer" are a few of the symbols on the ballot. They were originally meant to help illiterate voters. New... When India's 900 million eligible voters go to the ...