A study by the University of Kansas concluded that making a good friend takes more than 200 hours —but losing one is much easier. One of the most vital ingredients in close friendship is consistency.

What did I get from my friends, and what did I have to offer them? I sipped my tea—it was cold. In the days following my son’s comment, I began thinking more and more about my friends and how long it ...

Sitar players are reinventing the instrument with electric guitar-like energy, blending tradition with modern genres to create a bold new sound.