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Three times bigger than Sanchi: Madhya Pradesh plans excavation in Ujjain to uncover a 2,200-year old stupa that was built by AshokaMadhya Pradesh plans to resume exploration of a large Buddhist stupa at Vaishya Tekri. This Mauryan-era structure, larger than Sanchi's, ha...- UNESCO adds France's D-Day landing beaches, Greece's Mount Olympus to World Heritage ListThe UNESCO committee, which meets in Busan through Wednesday, also inscribed the ancient Japanese capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara and South ...
- 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...
- Video: Lord Vishnu statue demolished in Cambodia by Thailand in An Ses area, India says 'such disrespectful acts...'A Lord Vishnu statue was allegedly demolished in Cambodia by Thailand amid the escalating border tensions. The Lord Vishnu statue was locat...
- Modi to witness Laos style Ramayana performance on ASEAN Summit sidelinesPM Narendra Modi's visit to Laos for the ASEAN Summit includes witnessing Pha Lak Pha Lam, a Lao adaptation of the Ramayana. This performan...
- Nalanda University: Admission process, courses, eligibility, fees, international collaboration, and campus facilitiesPrime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Nalanda University's new campus in Rajgir, Bihar, revitalizing its global academic heritage with a...
- Amrit and the terror of impermanenceThe concept of "amrit," or immortality, has been a prevalent idea in various cultures throughout history. However, the idea of impermanence...
- World Heritage Day 2023: Five historical sites in India that are must visitWorld Heritage Day is a celebration of the cultural heritage and diversity of the world. India, with its rich history and culture, has nume...
- ASI discovers 20 Buddhist caves in Bandhavgarh forestsOf the three zones in the "core" half of the entire 1,100 square kilometre area of Bandhavgarh, exploration has begun in the Tala region, s...
- Vishvakarma’s way ‘smarter’ cities: A riveting glimpse of what went into making ancient Indian citiesIndia, like Rome, wasn't built in a day. A lot of planning went into the making of its cities and city structures, as we learn from archaeo...
- India demands immediate access for its experts to restore Buddhist structures in Gilgit-BaltistanIndia on Wednesday sought immediate access to the area in Gilgit-Baltistan (under Pak occupation) where Buddhist archaeological sites have ...
- Remembering the contribution of CourtesansRich and single women well versed in fine arts held a position in ancient times, but in modern literature, they have been described as pros...
- New twist: Supreme Court accepts Buddhist claim in Ayodhya disputeBuddhist presence in Ayodhya has been noted since the very first Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) report in 1862-63. In fact, Ayodhya i...
- Pakistan government urged to ensure 8th wonder tag to Kanishka StupaBuddha's influence is spread over entire world and his bone fragments were found from Peshawar at Kanishka stupa.
- Travel to the Spiti Valley this summer and participate in natural volunteerismThe Spiti Valley is 8,000 sq. kms and located at an altitude of 3,600 metres in Trans-Himalayan Himachal Pradesh.
- Buddhism provides rich backdrop for key Narendra Modi-Xi Jinping summitIn Xi'an, Modi will be hosted by Xi, departing from normal protocol to reciprocate gesture by Modi in Ahmedabad when the Chinese leader vis...
- PM Narendra Modi announces his visit to China from May 14 to 16 on WeiboPM Modi announced his visit to China from May 14 to 16 on Weibo, saying he is looking forward to have productive discussions with top Chine...
- Chinese President Xi Jinping's hometown to be PM Narendra Modi’s first stop on China visitApart from being the hometown of Xi's father, the president is expected to accompany Modi to the famous Wild Goose Pagoda.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping to create hometown bonhomie with Narendra Modi in ancient XianModi will begin his three-day China sojourn by arriving in the ancient city of Xian, the capital of Xi's home province Shaanxi.
- Varanasi misses UNESCO's heritage cities list once againVaranasi does not figure even in the shortlist of cities that could be nominated as a world heritage city by the Unesco, officials at the m...
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