A delegation of 40 members from the embassies of Sri Lanka, Ghana, Laos, Myanmar, and Malaya visited the Margherita Buddha Vihar premises on Sunday for an official tour. The visit was part of the ...

Asia's temples embody cultural heritage, offering peace and architectural brilliance for an unforgettable experience.

Kolkata: The Asiatic Society, established on Jan 15, 1784, by William Jones in Calcutta and home to over 50,000 ancient ...

Serving the nation since 1947 by providing an accurate, objective, uninterrupted flow of news to the people, the national ...

Big Buddha is a giant statue of Buddha encased in Burmese alabaster that towers over Phuket from the peak of Mount Nagakerd. Construction on Big Buddha began in 2007, and Phuketians are proud of ...

The word “Ahimsa,” derived from Sanskrit, means non-harm or non-injury and is often translated into English as non-violence. The dictionary defines ...

The word “Ahimsa,” derived from Sanskrit, means non-harm or non-injury and is often translated into English as non-violence. ...

Myanmar’s Buddhist clergy previously sought ... The day before he seized power, he placed the first stone in a seated Buddha statue he says will be the world’s largest. He is also seeking ...

Right after the end of the Cold War, Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao presciently outlined India’s ‘Look East' policy. It was ...

Planning 2025's travels already, but a bit bored of the usual flying and driving routines? Say hello to slow, romantic travel aboard scenic train routes. Relaxing train journeys are one of my most ...

To cross the border between the two southeast Asian countries, Amelie Maurice-Jones opts for a more serene (and economical) ...