Buddhism in India’s Foreign Policy: PM Modi’s vision for global harmonyPrime Minister Modi places Buddhism at the heart of India's cultural diplomacy, emphasizing India's role globally. His visits to key Buddhi...
05 Apr, 2025, 01.15 PM IST
India hosts maiden Asian Buddhist SummitIndia is hosting the First Asian Buddhist Summit on November 5-6, celebrating the rich heritage of Buddha Dhamma and its influence across A...
04 Nov, 2024, 09.44 PM IST
Ayodhya: History, secrets, Ram Janmabhoomi, lesser-known facts, significance, and places to visitAyodhya, located in Uttar Pradesh, is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama and holds immense religious and historical importance. Wit...
15 Dec, 2023, 02.46 PM IST
India to host mega Buddhism meet this week for SCO nationsA first of its kind event, being held under India's SCO presidency, will bring together Central Asian, East Asian, South Asian and Arab cou...
13 Mar, 2023, 11.45 PM IST
Dalai Lama lauds India's secular principles at IIPAThe Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama said he has no plans to return to Tibet since he was completely free in India. Dalai Lama had earli...
22 Jan, 2023, 08.31 AM IST
India reassures Nepal after Jaishankar’s remark on Gautama Buddha's birthplaceIndia moved to quell a new controversy over the birthplace of Gautama Buddha after the Nepalese govt took exception to foreign minister S J...
10 Aug, 2020, 11.21 AM IST
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.
27 Jan, 2017, 11.38 AM IST
Arunachal Pradesh calling! Treasure the experience of being in the lap of natureOffering gorgeous nature trails, Roing district is criss-crossed with numerous streams, rivers and rivulets.
01 Dec, 2016, 05.16 AM IST
Vietnam ties Buddhism knot with India, not ChinaNarendra Modi had pushed Buddhism diplomacy during his recent trip to Hanoi. India had announced special annual scholarships for Vietnamese...
10 Sep, 2016, 02.29 AM IST
Nalanda University enters UNESCO's World Heritage ListThe Nalanda archaeological site got included in the Tentative List of World Heritage on January 9, 2009.
15 Jul, 2016, 09.45 PM IST
The blood of a traveller running through your veins? Explore Bodhgaya like never beforeIt was here (Bodhgaya) under a banyan tree, the Bodhi Tree, Gautama attained nirvana and soon be termed as ‘The Enlightened One.
16 Jun, 2016, 07.01 AM IST
Andhra Pradesh hopes to bring back famed Amaravati artifacts from UKThe Andhra Pradesh government is hoping to bring back many artifacts related to its new capital city Amaravati, which are on display in the...
14 Oct, 2015, 11.12 AM IST
China passes bill to protect Dalai Lama's Potala PalaceThe statute has clear articles on the administration, planning and protection of the structure to preserve its integrity and surroundings o...
31 Jul, 2015, 09.02 PM IST
Graphic travelogue to create awareness on Buddhist pastMurthy who always wanted to write and draw a book-length comic says he didn't find fiction ideas that were good enough. Thus was born "The ...
20 May, 2015, 04.38 PM IST
Thailand's Sukhothai also known as Dawn of Happiness celebrates the country's national heritageSukhothai, means Dawn of Happiness, was first independent Thai Kingdom enjoying golden age under King Ramkhamhaeng, credited for creating T...
04 Sep, 2014, 10.01 AM IST
- Bihar to take tourism development as countries promise funds
Bihar government is preparing to transform the state into a world-class destination for religious and historical tourism.
08 Jan, 2012, 02.45 PM IST
- Krishna pays homage to last Mughal emperor
External Affairs Minister S M Krishna offered floral tributes at the grave of India's last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar in Dagon towns...
21 Jun, 2011, 11.36 AM IST