An ancient Indian greeting is replacing the handshake. An expert explains its roots and why it affirms our inter-connectedness with one another.

The namaste and other contactless cultural greetings may be safer alternatives to handshakes during the coronavirus pandemic. Photograph by Robert Nickelsberg, Getty Images TRAVEL ...

Air kisses. Namaste. The Star Trek-inspired Vulcan salute (above). The Kiwi nod. And no gosh-darned elbows. These are among scores of suggestions by our readers all around the world to replace the ...

The 'namaste' between the leaders was appreciated by Indian X handles and said that the "humble" Indian form of greeting has truly become global. Rahul M Updated: Friday, June 14, 2024, 09:11 PM IST ...

In recent days, images of US President Donald Trump and Prince Charles opting to use the Indian greeting over a handshake have gone viral. Footage: ANI news agency, Israeli PM YouTube channel 13 ...

India's cultural diversity is evident in the unique greetings used across various states. While 'Namaste' is widely recognized, local variations like 'Namaskaram' in Andhra Pradesh and 'Nomoskar ...

In recent days, images of US President Donald Trump and Prince Charles opting to use the Indian greeting over a handshake have gone viral. Footage: ANI news agency, Israeli PM YouTube channel ...