Which country is known as the Land of Smiles?Land of Smiles: Thailand is celebrated globally as the Land of Smiles. This nickname reflects the genuine warmth and politeness of its peop...
21 May, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
US-born teen Buddhist lama balances monastic life and pop culture in Himalayan foothillsA young American teen, Jalue Dorje, embraces his destiny as a reincarnated lama. He navigates a dual life, blending his love for video game...
15 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
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
India eyes $25 bn trade with Vietnam by 2030 with focus on mineralsIndia and Vietnam have significantly boosted their strategic ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced new cooperation in critical miner...
06 May, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
China to facilitate travel of 1,000 Indian pilgrims for Kailash Mansarovar YatraThe sacred Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is set to resume in 2026. China will welcome 1,000 Indian pilgrims for the pilgrimage. The Yatra will b...
01 May, 2026, 01.17 PM 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
IFS officer shares stunning bloom that’s also Odisha’s state flower. Can you guess it?An Indian Forest Service officer shared a striking image of the Ashoka tree in bloom. This tree, also known as Sita Ashok, is Odisha's stat...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
India's first Petroglyph Conservation Park to be set up in LadakhLt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena lays foundation stone for India’s first petroglyph conservation park in Leh on World Heritage Day. The park ...
18 Apr, 2026, 07.03 PM 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
Reviving a legacy: President Murmu hails Nalanda University as a global beacon of knowledge and heritagePresident Droupadi Murmu attended the Nalanda University convocation. She highlighted the university's revival as a symbol of global commit...
31 Mar, 2026, 04.15 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 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...
04 Nov, 2024, 09.44 PM 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
India to host mega Buddhism meet this week for SCO nationsA first of its kind event, being held under India's SCO presidency, will bring together Central Asian, East Asian, South Asian and Arab cou...
13 Mar, 2023, 11.45 PM IST
PM Modi to lay foundation stone for Centre of Buddhist Culture and Heritage in Lumbini todayAlso, on the occasion, the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC)is hosting a colourful p...
16 May, 2022, 03.42 PM IST
PM Modi lays foundation stone for India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in Nepal's LumbiniOnce completed, the Centre will be a world-class facility welcoming pilgrims and tourists from all over the world to enjoy the essence of s...
16 May, 2022, 03.17 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