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The Milindapañha recounts the Socratic-like dialogue of an Indo-Greek king, Menander, and his conversion. Could it be true?
This kind of imagery is now part of day-to-day life,” says the curator Sushma Jansari of the types of objects included in the ...
Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak or Buddha Jayanti, is one of the most sacred days in Buddhism. Celebrated on the full ...
Upon reaching Delhi, the Holy Relic will be placed in a specially protected enclosure at the National Museum for prayers, chanting, and meditation by followers of the Dhamma, including eminent ...
In a nation rocked by centuries of devastating earthquakes, none comes close to the death and devastation unleashed a month ...
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The Bengal Renaissance marked a pivotal awakening in India's social, cultural, and intellectual life. Bengal became the crucible of this transformation, led by men of exceptional intellect and ...
What if the real villain isn’t who we’re told to hate, but the system profiting from our outrage? Unity, not division, could be our greatest rebellion.
Darjeeling and Shillong may be the classic summer getaways, but the Northeast is dotted with underrated hill towns that ...
Buddha Purnima is one of the most revered festivals in the Buddhist calendar, celebrated with deep spiritual enthusiasm ...
The tradition in the mountains is to assist anyone who needs a lift. We picked up six young labourers who had left their site to have a quick lunch at a local madressah. It honours M. al Marouf Badua, ...
The relics will be in Vietnam from May 2 to May 21 and will travel through four cities, including Ho Chi Minh City, where the UNDV event will be held.
The best places to stay, eat, shop and visit across the country, according to Japanese artists, designers and chefs.