Bank holidays in July 2026: Banks to remain closed on these days in several states; check full listJuly bank holidays: Bank customers should note upcoming July 2026 closures across various Indian states. Important banking tasks should be ...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
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 ...
21 Jun, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Quote of the Day by samurai philosopher Yamamoto Tsunetomo: ‘It is a wretched thing that the young men of today are so contriving and so proud of…’ - The centuries-old lesson on why displaying success without purpose can destroy self-respectQuote of the Day by Yamamoto Tsunetomo is a warning that pride in material possessions leads to a lack of duty and self-respect. His ancien...
25 May, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved from prison to house arrest in MyanmarFormer Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest. Her sentence was reduced as part of a prisoner amnesty f...
01 May, 2026, 09.35 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
Bangladesh: Hindu man's body found hanging from tree, minority group demands strong actionNayan Sadhu, the 40-year-old resident of Dohazari area under Sthania Upazila of Chhattogram district, was serving as a caretaker-cum-priest...
26 Apr, 2026, 10.13 PM IST
Tagore a multifaceted personality who shaped many institutions, says PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Rabindranath Tagore's legacy on his birth anniversary. He noted Tagore's role in shaping institutio...
26 Apr, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Quote of the day by Clint Eastwood: 'The fact is, violence is not only not a beautiful thing, but it's also very...' - Golden Globes-winning director of Bird (1989) reveals the brutal truth about violence and its hidden consequencesQuote of the day by Clint Eastwood: The Hollywood icon shares a powerful quote on violence. He emphasizes its painful nature and lasting co...
25 Apr, 2026, 02.09 AM 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
Modi leverages soft power of Buddhism to woo alliesProjecting India’s centrality to Buddhist thought and reaching out to pilgrims and tourists seeking to connect with Buddhist heritage sites...
05 Jul, 2020, 09.31 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi to visit Sri Lanka in MayPrime Minister Modi will make his second visit to Sri Lanka in the second week of May, Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said.
19 Apr, 2017, 05.23 PM IST
Tibetan-Americans to celebrate 80th birthday of the Dalai LamaThe small Tibetan community in the US is planning to celebrate the 80th birthday of their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in a grand ceremo...
05 Jul, 2015, 11.03 AM IST
Government to ‘International Buddha Poornima Diwas Celebration 2015’Kiren Rijiju said that a special prayer will be offered at the function for the people affected by the devastating Nepal earthquake.
30 Apr, 2015, 05.27 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi govt to host 'Buddha Poornima Diwas'Modi govt will host an international Buddhist function on the occasion of 'Buddha Poornima' on May 4 where a special prayer will be offered...
29 Apr, 2015, 08.52 PM IST
Bodh Gaya blasts should be condemned more vociferouslyBuddhists celebrating the DhammaChakra Pravattana day condemned the Bodh Gaya blasts saying it should have been condemned more vociferously.
21 Jul, 2013, 02.29 PM IST