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2,000-year-old Kushan empire coins from King Vasudeva's era found in Pakistan's RawalpindiArchaeologists unearthed rare lapis lazuli stones and bronze coins dating back to the Kushan era at Pakistan's Bhir Mound, a UNESCO site ne...
China authorities approve arrest of ex-abbot of Shaolin TempleAuthorities in central Henan province, where the Shaolin Temple is located, approved Shi's arrest on "suspicion of embezzlement, misappropr...
How China’s Shaolin ‘CEO monk’ suffered a great fall? Under probe for ‘improper relationship’ with women, illegitimate kids, and embezzlementShi Yongxin, the Shaolin Temple abbot, faces scrutiny. Allegations include embezzlement and misconduct. The temple administration confirmed...
New Indian envoy to Sri Lanka calls on PM Gunawardena to discuss multidimensional bilateral tiesIndia's new High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, met with Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena to discuss various aspects of the bilat...
IHCL expands footprint in Sikkim with opening of Taj Guras Kutir Resort & Spa in GangtokIndian Hotels Company (IHCL) has opened the Taj Guras Kutir Resort & Spa in Gangtok, Sikkim, as part of its expansion plans in the region. ...
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...
Rail Land Development Authority to offer 3 lakh sq ft commercial space near Varanasi railway stationThe total land area entrusted for this project is about 2.5 hectare, out of which about one hectare is earmarked for redevelopment of railw...
IndiGo starts direct flights from Kolkata to YangonThe new flights are designed to cater to business and leisure travellers who are on the lookout for new and affordable flying options betwe...
Chinese envoy calls for greater ties with IndiaChinese Consul Ma Zhanwu was speaking at a seminar 'China-India Buddhist and Other Exchanges' attended by Chinese and Indian scholars and o...
Why entrepreneurs are being viewed as social smugglersWhat led to a land that once celebrated vysyas to look down upon them? The latter’s generosity solely towards monks could have contributed.
UP government to hire professional PR agency to promote the state as tourist destinationThe idea is to promote UP as "India's most preferred tourist destination", given the variety it offers, along with "catchy tagline" and log...
Australia's most wanted jihadist Neil Prakash arrested?Quoting a senior American official, the Times said that US forces targeted Prakash earlier this year. Though he was wounded, he survived.
Why chef Gaggan Anand wants to hang up his apron in Bangkok & move to JapanThe celebrated chef wants to open Gaggan in Fukuoka, Japan by 2020 and turn his space in Bangkok into a culinary school.
Won't let RSS and BJP alter Constitution: CongressCongress today accused RSS of vitiating social atmosphere by seeking to scrap reservation to SCs and STs and said it will foil any bid by t...
KJ Somaiya inks pact with China's Dunhuang Academy for academic cooperationDunhuang Academy and KJ Somaiya Centre for Buddhist Studies have signed a MoU for greater collaboration to have a deep insight in the field...
Thai Airways explores feasibility of Guwahati-Thailand flightGuwahati airport is the ninth biggest in India in terms of traffic. Guwahati is the largest city in Assam and is considered the gateway to ...
All efforts to be made to start international flights from MP: GovernmentThe Centre will make all efforts to start international flights from Madhya Pradesh, Union Minister Mahesh Sharma has said.
Nepal: We will need huge foreign support for reconstructionNepal's government will need immense international support as Himalayan nation begins turning its attention the devastating April earthquak...
Seven things that are unique about BhutanBhutan is non-commercial and un-spoilt. They practise Buddhism and love their king, who believes that while it's good to be 'Modernised', i...
Sushma Swaraj tells Indian envoys to Act East and not just Look East"The meeting deliberated on the security structure in the strategically-important region, Chinese presence and the scope of India's growth."