As US reboots psychedelics from counterculture to R&D, Indian pharma must take the leadThe United States is accelerating research into psychedelic drugs for mental illness. This shift prompts India to re-evaluate its own drug ...
08 May, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Friday Motivation by Buddha: 'Nothing can harm you as much as your own...'Gautama Buddha's teachings emphasize the power of the mind, stating that uncontrolled negative thoughts cause more harm than external circu...
01 May, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on May 1, 2026, for Maharashtra Day, Buddha Purnima, May Day? Check state-wise holiday listBanks across numerous Indian states will be closed on Friday, May 1, 2026, due to a confluence of holidays. These include Maharashtra Day, ...
01 May, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Sacred relics of Lord Buddha arrive in Leh for public exposition, LG Vinai Kumar Saxena calls it historic occasionSacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha arrived in Leh for a historic public exposition, commencing a major spiritual celebration. Lieutenant...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Ashoka vs Qin Shi Huang: Two contrasting paths to unity and empire-buildingMore than two millennia ago, leaders Qin Shi Huang in China and Ashoka in India confronted the vital issue of creating unity within their r...
11 Apr, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Interim leadership: Delivering results through trust and integrityGlobal challenges are shortening CEO tenures, creating leadership gaps. Interim managers offer a solution. This practice, seen in ancient R...
08 Apr, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Quote of the day by founder of Buddhism Gautama Buddha: ‘You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving…’Gautama Buddha, the awakened one, taught that self-love is paramount. He emphasized that no one in the universe is more deserving of your a...
17 Mar, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Quote of the day by Buddha: "Change is never painful. Only resistance to change is painful".The famous quote by Gautama Buddha explains a powerful life lesson about accepting change. Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, taught that suf...
16 Mar, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
Buddhism in India’s Foreign Policy: PM Modi’s vision for global harmonyPrime Minister Modi places Buddhism at the heart of India's cultural diplomacy, emphasizing India's role globally. His visits to key Buddhi...
05 Apr, 2025, 01.15 PM IST
India, Myanmar bond over BuddhismIndia recognizes Pali as a classical language, leading to MoUs between the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) and Myanmar instituti...
24 Mar, 2025, 07.43 AM IST
Buddhism as prosperity gospelMerchants played a significant role in the spread and support of Buddhism, as evidenced by various Buddhist scriptures and historical sites...
01 Mar, 2025, 12.39 AM IST
India-Thailand bond over BuddhismBihar governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar handed over Lord Buddha’s relics to Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, while those of arahant...
26 Feb, 2024, 08.32 AM IST
India's historical connection to Buddhism goes back two millenniaIndia, the place of origin of Buddhism, has a close spiritual connection to the faith. Scholars and priests travelled throughout far-off na...
17 Sep, 2023, 02.53 PM IST
Asadha Purnima: India to go big on Buddha’s first sermonThe Central Tibetan Administration has asked Tibetan Buddhists to participate in the event in large numbers to “support and appreciate” the...
03 Jul, 2020, 07.00 AM IST
Rediscovering missionary route: ASI chief’s file on Kashi-Kashgar trip reaches FSASI chief Rakesh Tiwari planning a road trip to China to retrace the ancient route of Buddhist missionaries
24 Oct, 2016, 12.29 AM IST
Vietnam ties Buddhism knot with India, not ChinaNarendra Modi had pushed Buddhism diplomacy during his recent trip to Hanoi. India had announced special annual scholarships for Vietnamese...
10 Sep, 2016, 02.29 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi’s Sri Lanka visit to push soft power & project India’s Buddhist linksIndia is trying to include in the itinerary a brief visit to Anuradhapura, a World Heritage Site and Sri Lanka’s capital from 4th century B...
25 Feb, 2015, 04.14 AM IST