Gupta-era Buddha statue, dating at least 1,200 years, gets showcased at govt office in KolkataThe statue of the Buddha head with half-closed lips and open eyes is approximately 1,200 years old and belongs to the transition period of ...
19 Sep, 2023, 08.42 AM IST
New York museum to exhibit Indian sculptureNew York's Metropolitan Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition of early Indian sculptures containing Buddhist stone exhibits curated by Joh...
16 Jul, 2023, 01.09 PM IST
Three-day G20 meeting of chief agri scientists to kick-start on Monday in VaranasiThe 'Millets And Other Ancient GRains International ReSearcH Initiative (MAHARISHI)' is also proposed for deliberations as a G20 initiative...
16 Apr, 2023, 06.59 PM IST
The Supreme Court junks plea against lion statue atop new parliament buildingA division bench comprising Justices MR Shah and Krishna Murari held that the lion sculpture installed atop the new, under-construction Par...
30 Sep, 2022, 11.43 PM IST
Battle over national emblem: Government rebuts opposition roar while lions maintain silenceOpposition members and activists have accused the government of distorting the national emblem by replacing the "graceful and regally confi...
13 Jul, 2022, 11.14 AM IST
How the National Emblem on new Parliament building is unqiueThe 6.5-metre tall fully hand-crafted National Emblem of India on the roof of the new Parliament building, weighing 16,000 kg, is made of h...
11 Jul, 2022, 10.44 PM IST
Over 100 artisans from various parts of India worked on National Emblem: OfficialsThe State Emblem of India is an adaptation from the Sarnath Lion Capital of Emperor Ashoka which is preserved in the Sarnath Museum. The Li...
11 Jul, 2022, 07.09 PM IST
In Nepal, PM Modi invokes common heritage, shared Buddhist valuesAddressing a gathering at Lumbini alongside Deuba, Modi said, "The growing and strengthening friendship between India and Nepal will work f...
16 May, 2022, 11.43 PM IST
India and Nepal's ever-strengthening friendship will benefit entire humanity in emerging global situation: PM Modi"India and Nepal's ever-strengthening friendship and our closeness will benefit the entire humanity in the kind of global conditions that a...
16 May, 2022, 06.39 PM IST
Cultural sequence of Sarnath identified: ASIIn addition to this, many bricks with molded and chiseled decoration belonging to the Gupta period, were recovered.
03 Jan, 2016, 02.38 PM IST
India wants to learn from Singapore's experience on technology and tourism: Tourism Minister Mahesh SharmaIndia said it is keen to learn from Singapore how it has developed modern technology and promoted cleanliness and tourism.
18 Jun, 2015, 04.04 PM IST
Railways mulling train from Kolkata to cover key Buddhist sitesThe train will benefit tourists looking to visit Kolkata as also the states popular for their Buddhist pilgrimages, a senior Railway said.
18 Jan, 2015, 09.42 AM IST
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...
08 Dec, 2014, 06.03 PM IST
Varanasi seat winner should build Bismillah's mausoleum: FamilyBismillah's family, however, rued that political parties remember the Bharat Ratna recipient only during elections but forget all the promi...
25 Mar, 2014, 03.00 PM IST
A trip on Mahaparinirvan Express to explore the Buddhist trailA trip on the Mahaparinirvan Express suggests that the transition from one reform movement to another may not have been as smooth as common...
15 Dec, 2013, 06.15 AM IST
Religious vacation: Delve into the peace and calmA family trip to a holy place need not be a boring for kids. Pick a region and explore both the religious and fun aspects.
30 Aug, 2012, 08.48 AM IST
Why State emblem 'Satyameva Jayate' has vanished both literally & symbolicallyThe expression ‘Satyameva Jayate’ has vanished not just from govt agencies but also symbolically in the manner they conduct themselves, say...
04 Jun, 2012, 01.29 PM IST