I just read a scintillating account of Ram Setu, the “enchanting bridge” of limestone shoals that connects the Indian mainland to Sri Lanka. Written by a former student, Professor Arup K. Chatterjee, ...

A bridge made of stones that floated: for centuries, this story from the Ramayana has stirred both faith and fascination. Was it truly a miracle of Lord Rama’s name, as the scriptures say, or could ...