Dalai Lama lays foundation stone of Chokhang Vihara in LehThe Dalai Lama marked a significant moment for Ladakh's Buddhist community by laying the foundation stone of the Chokhang Vihara in Leh. Ea...
03 Aug, 2025, 12.43 PM IST
Dalai Lama: Politics of reincarnationThe Dalai Lama's plan to name his reincarnation has sparked controversy with China, as reincarnation holds political power in Tibetan Buddh...
02 Aug, 2025, 12.33 AM IST
China maneuvering marriages to dilute identity of Buddhists in Himalayan region: Senior RSS leaderIndresh Kumar, a senior RSS leader, claims China is trying to weaken the identity of Buddhists in the Himalayan region. He alleges China is...
16 Jun, 2025, 09.44 AM IST
India changes teaching in Himalayan Buddhist monasteries to counter ChinaIndia is set to introduce a unified curriculum in Buddhist monasteries near the Chinese border, aiming to strengthen national identity and ...
08 Apr, 2025, 12.27 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
Take a trip to Bhutan to 'up your happiness quotient'The Himalayan region of Bhutan has blissful weather during summers.
06 Apr, 2017, 05.13 AM IST
Fly high: Glide with the birds at DharamshalaWith no boundaries, fly up in the sky, experience paragliding at Bir-Billing near Dharamshala.
19 Jan, 2017, 05.13 AM IST
China orders monasteries in Tibet to display Chinese flagChina has ordered all Buddhist monasteries in Tibet to display China's national flag as part of its efforts to maintain social stability in...
09 Apr, 2015, 07.18 PM IST
Four dozen Chinese centres, monasteries along Indian bordersThe development comes at a time when both the countries are often witnessing incidents of incursions by Chinese PLA troops along the fronti...
28 Dec, 2014, 02.18 PM IST
Test your fitness level: Trek up the steep cliffs of Tiger’s Nest in BhutanThe Taktsang Monastery Trek or Tigers Nest trek is gaining global popularity. The view is spectacular and the trek can effectively show ho...
05 Jun, 2014, 04.24 AM IST
Traveller's Diary: Events to experience around the worldET-Travel offers you events in Luxury, Entertainment, Food, Sports, Music and Nightlife to experience around the world.
09 Apr, 2014, 03.19 PM IST
Sikkim Buddhists want their Karmapa backBuddhist minority want their Karmapa to his seat in Rumtek monastery while the Nepali communities, which form almost half of the populace, ...
09 Apr, 2014, 01.02 PM IST
Environment major poll issue in SikkimPradesh Congress president A D Subba alleges that Teesta and Rangeet rivers have been badly hurt due to dams and powerhouses.
08 Apr, 2014, 12.59 PM IST
- Biodiversity, climate change discussed in Buddhist conference
Biodiversity, climate change and natural disaster preparedness were discussed in a five-day conference which begins here today on the occas...
06 Jun, 2012, 07.42 PM IST
- Monks lead marathon march to save Himalayas
For those living in Darjeeling, banner-led political processions are quite an ordinary sight, but as a large contingent including monks and...
02 Dec, 2010, 01.58 PM IST
Solitary splendour: Leh's colourful festival amid beauty of LadakhLeh’s colourful festival amid the austere beauty of Ladakh, heightens the spiritual quotient of all those who go there.
05 Nov, 2009, 06.20 AM IST
- Surge in tourists' arrival at Lord Buddha's Lumbini in Nepal
Lumbini in Nepal is attracting devout Buddhists despite the political turmoil in the country.
08 Dec, 2007, 12.03 PM IST