Its vibrant purple petals notwithstanding, the saffron flower (Crocus sativus) is valued primarily for what hides beneath ...

Once more, Karnataka is set for an “orange” versus “saffron” battle. I refer to the robust, and quite differentiated, network of (largely Lingayat) mathas (or monastic institutions), and ...

The Rajasthan government's directive to repaint 20 government colleges in orange and white under the Kayakalp scheme has ...

India's political opposition have criticised rumoured plans for the national cricket team to wear orange in a forthcoming World Cup fixture. Critics say a saffron-coloured reserve kit represents ...