Quote of the day by Lao Tzu: 'Those who know do not speak. Those who speak...' Life lessons on knowledge, human behavior, education and smartness by Chinese Daoism first philosopher LaoziQuote of the day by Lao Tzu explores the famous line “Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know.” The saying links knowledge...
19 May, 2026, 04.14 AM IST
Chinese proverb of the day: 'Beat the grass and startle the...' Life lessons on timely action, success, human nature and why is it crucial to be cautious and not take hasty actionsChinese proverb of the day explains the meaning of “Beat the grass and startle the snake.” The idiom teaches lessons about caution, timing,...
15 May, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
Chinese proverb of the day: 'Beware a dagger hidden in...' Life lessons on human nature, friendship, success and why is it crucial to be wary of deceitful people with malicious intentionsChinese proverb of the day focuses on the idiom “Beware a dagger hidden in a smile.” The proverb explains lessons about deception, trust, a...
13 May, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
'Beautiful reminder of...': Chinese embassy shares Lord Ganesha images ahead of Modi’s first China visit in seven yearsAhead of Prime Minister Modi's visit to China, the Chinese embassy highlighted historical cultural connections by sharing images of Lord Ga...
30 Aug, 2025, 09.28 AM IST
Hindu temple in China reveals trade flourished between the two countriesThe oldest Ramayana manuscripts do not mention China. But the oldest Mahabharata manuscripts do. China became familiar with India first ind...
18 Jul, 2025, 11.39 PM IST
Left bankless by sanctions, Hong Kong leader has ‘piles of cash’“It's very honourable in this set of circumstances to be so unjustifiably sanctioned by the US government. It’s an honour,” Lam said. She h...
29 Nov, 2020, 11.45 PM IST
700-year-old Chinese scroll from Yuan Dynasty sells at $41.8mn at Hong Kong auctionThe 6.6-feet scroll, titled 'Five Drunken Princes Returning on Horseback', is by Ren Renfa.
08 Oct, 2020, 05.19 PM IST
Film on Chinese monk's visit to India hits screens next monthA Sino-Indian epic film featuring eminent Chinese monk Xuan Zang's 17-year journey to India to bring Buddhism to China will be released in ...
14 Mar, 2016, 07.11 PM IST
Villager's dig leads to discovery of ancient Tang Dynasty tombs in ChinaA curious Chinese villager's dig has led to the discovery of tombs, believed to be more than 1,200 years old and dating back to the powerfu...
02 Aug, 2015, 02.53 PM IST
China restores 800-year-old Buddha statue with 1,000 handsChinese experts have completed the restoration of an 800-year-old Buddha statue, famous for its 1,000 hands, after seven years.
13 Jun, 2015, 05.54 PM IST
Head of Buddha statue from Japan reunited with body in ChinaChinese collector has bought the head of a Buddha statue from Japan and brought it back to China, where it was united with the rest of the ...
18 May, 2015, 09.47 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Xi'an City Wall, gets Tang dynasty welcomePM Modi visited the Xi'an City Wall which is the oldest and the largest surviving wall of its kind in China and was given a traditional Tan...
15 May, 2015, 02.34 AM IST
1400-year-old Buddhist temple discovered in ChinaThe shrine enclosed by walls carved with Buddha riches, is part of the Tongzi Temple complex near the city of Taiyuan.
08 Dec, 2013, 03.26 PM IST
Keep it simple!Google’s corporate motto, “Do no evil”, figures in a quaint Zen story. The Tang Dynasty poet Po Chü-I once asked the Zen master Niao-k’e, “...
25 Nov, 2013, 03.45 AM IST
- Guilin: An ideal spot for the silverscreen
Inspired by a Bollywood movie to visit Guilin, one could understand why the picturesque Chinese city replete with caves, lakes and spectacu...
09 Jun, 2011, 08.14 AM IST
- Li Shan, the ancient Chinese winter hideaway of emperors
Shaanxi has been at the forefront of Chinese history since time immemorial, as has the River Wei, a tributary of the Huang Ho, better known...
11 Dec, 2008, 06.29 AM IST
- Feast for the senses
Xian, the capital of Shaanxi province in central China, is also known for its world-class museums and the 14th century city walls, besides ...
28 Feb, 2008, 12.05 AM IST