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Buddhism as prosperity gospelMerchants played a significant role in the spread and support of Buddhism, as evidenced by various Buddhist scriptures and historical sites...
Maritime Culture of Jambu-Dvipa: A highway linking Middle East to Southeast AsiaFew people know about the Dungi caves of Mumbai that have now made way for the New Navi Mumbai Airport coming up at Panvel. In fact, most M...
View: Compassion, empathy and grace is the greatest need of the hourThe bodhisattva ideal of great compassion – mahakaruna – found its greatest expression in Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, who is believed to h...
Mumbai to Nashik to Pune to Shirdi: How to plan a holiday to Maharashtra, what are the costsIf, instead of foreign holidays, you prefer to travel within India, here’s a series to help you plan the best vacations in each of the 28 s...
Dissent in Arts Body: Members of Lalit Kala Akademi Board write to govt against chair"The programmes that get decided by the executive board are not executed. The board members are later informed that there is a shortage of ...
Aurangabad's 'Ajanta and Ellora' can become a hotspot for Buddhist TourismMaharashtra has rich Buddhist heritage and culture.
Need to introspect? Visit the Global Vipassana Pagoda for a quick weekend getawayThe Pagoda in Gorai focuses on the Vipassana form of meditation, which stresses on the systematic investigation of the self
Why monuments would be worse off without the World Heritage statusThe World Heritage status does not mean much financially nor does it give UNESCO serious powers, but monuments and national parks would be ...
Want an exciting pre-wedding shooting locale? Head to the forestsMumbai’s outskirts have green spaces that can be apt for photography. Sanjay Gandhi National Park offers great photo locales.
Government plans tourism circuits to attract Buddhist pilgrimsAccording to the plan, 'Sacred Circuit' will be a five to seven days' journey and will include visits to Gaya, Varanasi, Piparva and Kushin...
- Kanheri caves no longer a walk away
From July 1, you will not be able to walk down to the Kanheri caves in Borivli's Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP ).
TN: Land awash in hues of green & blue; shrines & rivers enchantingThe beautiful landscape seems to be awash in hues of green and blue while the rivers and ancient shrines present a pleasant, breathtaking a...