From the reignited decades-old dispute over who controls the Mahabodhi temple in Gaya to Prime Minister Modi's recent visit ...

Buddha Purnima marks the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama Buddha, who gave up his privileges and became the founder of Buddhism. It is observed on the full moon night of the Hindu month of Vaisakha.

Sri Lanka's best cultural experiences - Planning a trip to the tropical island country of the moment? Beverley Watts has your ...

An excerpt from ‘The Master of Unfinished Things,’ by Geet Chaturvedi, translated from the Hindi by Anita Gopalan.

When Siddhartha renounced his power, position, and wealth he left behind a family. A Young Son Rahula and Princess Yasodhara but historians still argue today if Yasodhara even existed. Was it just a ...

A jurist, economist, politician and social reformer, BR Ambedkar donned several hats. On his birth anniversary, let's take a ...

An ancient Buddha statue from the early Goryeo dynasty was recently discovered at an archaeological site in North Korea. The Goryeo study saw the flourishing of Buddhist art and architecture ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said Pahela Baishakh is the symbol of "our harmony" as he greeted the ...

Amid preparations to open a Williamsburg outpost of her cult-favorite Thai restaurant, the chef shares her Songkran celebrations this year with Vogue.

The Dharmashastras, among which Manusmriti remains preeminent, clearly distinguishes between Shudras and the twice-born ...

The Buddhist celebration is unique to the Shan people of north-eastern Myanmar. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...