Hindu outfit's plan to install Shiva Lingam near Adina Mosque, rekindles mandir-masjid debate in West BengalA Hindu group plans to install a Shiva Lingam near the Adina Mosque in Malda. This action reignites claims that the mosque stands on temple...
25 Jul, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Japanese mindset of turning a disaster into an opportunity showcases in Gion Matsuri - Japan Shinto festival originated to protect from epidemics now a major tourist attractionGion Matsuri originated in the late 9th century as a ritual to appease spirits believed to cause epidemics and to pray for protection from ...
20 Jul, 2026, 01.40 AM IST
India recalibrates Teesta approach as Bangladesh, China draw closer; affirms 'mutually agreed roadmap'India has stated its development aid for Bangladesh is guided by a "mutually agreed roadmap," emphasizing that all "related developments" w...
04 Jul, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
Mahakala in Baghdad: How Buddhism and Tantra reshaped Islamic thoughtA compelling historical transformation uncovers the distinctions between early Muslim rulers, known as Sultans, and the Mughal Badshahs tha...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
'Rich Dad Poor Dad' Robert Kiyosaki says Indian guru helped him realise making money isn’t life's missionRobert Kiyosaki urged people to pursue their life's purpose instead of chasing money, saying financial success follows meaningful work. Cit...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.34 PM 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
Khecheopalri Lake: This crystal-clear waters body in Sikkim is considered as a wishing lake where footprint of the Goddess Tara or Lord Shiva existsNestled in West Sikkim, Khecheopalri Lake, known as the "Wishing Lake," is a sacred site for Buddhists and Hindus, believed to grant wishes...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Tourism and hotel sector stocks: Time for a correction in business? Are analysts getting it wrong? 15 stocks from the ecosystemThe Indian hotel and tourism ecosystem has benefitted from the post-Covid travel urge. Occupancies were high, room rates firm, supply is, i...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Modi highlights return of Chola-era artefacts, ancient copper plates in Mann Ki BaatPrime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat program celebrated ordinary citizens and highlighted the return of ancient artefacts. A histori...
31 May, 2026, 07.53 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
Aurangabad's 'Ajanta and Ellora' can become a hotspot for Buddhist TourismMaharashtra has rich Buddhist heritage and culture.
13 Sep, 2018, 05.00 AM IST
Away from the hustle bustle of Bhubaneshwar-Puri-Konark, explore Odisha’s ‘Diamond Triangle’It comprises of three obscure, but stunningly beautiful Buddhist heritage sites.
05 Apr, 2018, 05.01 AM IST
Railways mulling train from Kolkata to cover key Buddhist sitesThe train will benefit tourists looking to visit Kolkata as also the states popular for their Buddhist pilgrimages, a senior Railway said.
18 Jan, 2015, 09.42 AM IST
India plans to transform Buddhist sites: Kiren RijijuRijiju himself is a Buddhist. He was here this week to attend a United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific meet...
30 Nov, 2014, 02.05 PM IST
Map of Buddhist sites across 8 nations coming upWork on preparing a first-ever map identifying Buddhist sites situated across India and seven ASEAN nations with detailed information is un...
14 Aug, 2013, 12.51 PM IST
Security tightened at Buddhist sites in OdishaJajpur houses world famous Buddhist complex at Ratnagiri, Udayagiri, Lalitgiri and Buddhist sites at Langudi, Kaima, Tarapur and Deuli.
09 Jul, 2013, 12.12 PM IST
- Sounds of silence at Buddhist sites in Odisha, Ratnagiri-Udayagiri-Lalitgiri
Ratnagiri is 70 km north-east of Cuttack in Jajpur, just like Udayagiri, and Lalitgiri is a part of Cuttack.
22 Mar, 2012, 07.09 AM IST