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What NCERT's censored Dancing Girl reveals about how we see objectsNCERT's decision to censor the 'Dancing Girl' statue sparked a debate on objectification, leading the author to reflect on how we perceive ...
Maharashtra Day 2026: What’s open & what’s closed on May 1; Know significance and long weekend travel tipsMaharashtra Day 2026 falls on Friday, May 1st, coinciding with Labour Day and Buddha Purnima, creating a significant long weekend. Celebrat...
Quote of the Day by John Lennon: ‘You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one…’ - The Beatles guitarist’s magical lesson on hopeQuote of the Day: John Lennon's powerful message of hope and unity continues to inspire. His famous quote encourages people to dream of a b...
The Buddha comes alive in relics from Piprahwa in this truly immersive exhibition in DelhiAn exhibition in Delhi celebrates the Buddha's relics. The Piprahwa bone relic, reliquaries, and jewels are on display. These artifacts wer...
PM Modi to inaugurate exposition of Buddha-linked Piprahwa relics, repatriated gems in DelhiPrime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a grand exposition of sacred Piprahwa relics, including bone fragments believed to be of the B...
The intimate and intricate connection between Jambudvipa & JavadvipaPresident Prabowo Subianto's presence as the chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations, alongside a major Indonesian military contin...
India hosts maiden Asian Buddhist SummitIndia is hosting the First Asian Buddhist Summit on November 5-6, celebrating the rich heritage of Buddha Dhamma and its influence across A...
‘Fabulous Lives Of Bollywood Wives’: Inside Shalini Passi’s grandiose 20,000 sq ft Delhi homeA new round of conversations has sparked on social media over the ongoing clash between vegetarians and non-vegetarians. The latest trigger...
Delhi to host meet on India’s pioneering role in shaping Asian identity through mobilityThe International Research Division of the India International Centre (IIC) is convening an international conference, ‘Asia on the Move: Hi...
Unveiling ancient treasures: Met Museum's 'Tree & Serpent' shines a light on early Buddhist art in IndiaThe Metropolitan Museum's newest exhibition, "Tree & Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India, 200 B.C.E.-400 C.E.," features over 50 sculpture...
New York museum to exhibit Indian sculptureNew York's Metropolitan Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition of early Indian sculptures containing Buddhist stone exhibits curated by Joh...
View: Heritage anchors us with a sense of community and belonging; connects our pasts with the presentBuddhist texts such as the Nidanakatha, Buddhacarita and Mahavastu narrate moving accounts of the Buddha's return to Kapilavastu and his me...
View: Greed & the continued relics of warIn the texts, however, the war is ceased through the mediation of Drona, a brahmin, who ends the dispute by dividing and distributing the r...
When Hindus converted without much fuss, cuss or troubleMiracle as a motif for persuasive religious conversion has a long history in India. From Tamil bhakti saint-poets in South India to Sufi sa...
Centre decides to set up 'Indian Institute of Heritage' in Uttar PradeshIndian Institute of Heritage will be a world-class university that would focus on the conservation and research in India's rich tangible he...
Indian art wows Chinese defence minister General Wei FengheThe minister, General Wei Fenghe, was impressed on seeing and learning about the different Indian art forms showcased at the National Museu...
PM Narendra Modi visits Hindu, Buddhist temples and mosque in SingaporeThe prime minister, who is here on a three-day tour, visited Sri Mariamman Temple and participated in prayers. Sri Mariamman is the oldest ...
- Artful glory
Using a crucifix to make execrable fun of Christ is not just amatter of freedom of expression, something only bestowed on artists, writers ...
Sotheby's to present exhibition on development and transformation of Buddhist artSotheby's will present a selling exhibition, 'Footsteps of the Buddha: Masterworks from Across the Buddhist World'.
- Smuggling fuels worldwide trade in Chinese antiquities
Lucky fat ladies, porcelain pigs, ceramic musicians and giant Buddhas are crammed into Hong Kong's antique boutiques, but some experts, bac...