Buddha

Sri Lanka's president urges all lawmakers to work together for solution when country is in 'dire straits'

Newly-appointed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe also issued a message on the occasion, stressing that the commitment to restore the lives of the people is a commitment made to Lord Buddha

Buddha Purnima 2022: Here are some wishes you can share on the auspicious day

It is believed that on this day Buddha achieved enlightenment and hence considered to be auspicious and celebrated by Buddhists across the globe

With eye on Chinese investment, Taliban now preserve Buddhas

Afghanistan's Taliban rulers are pinning their hopes on Beijing to turn the rich vein of copper into revenue to salvage the cash-starved country amid crippling international sanctions

India to hold first Global Buddhist Conference in November; ICCR to give awards for Buddhist studies

Eminent scholars from prominent Buddhist universities/institutions in India and abroad will participate in the event

Taliban takeover sparks fear for Afghanistan's heritage after 20 years; reminiscent of Bamiyan Buddha destruction

"Everything is suspended," said Philippe Delanghe, from UNESCO, the UN's cultural agency, who said they are awaiting the decisions of the new regime on the inauguration of Bamiyan's new cultural centre should have been completed last month

Kannada actor Chetan Kumar files defamation case against Karnataka minister A Shivaram Hebbar

Chetan Kumar filed a defamation case against A Shivaram Hebbar for using "demeaning and offensive language" while opposing the actor's tweets that allegedly criticised Brahminism.

The Friday List: From talks marking women's day to a workshop on building a terrace garden, your weekly calendar of virtual events

Every Friday, we'll bring you a curated list of online experiences — performances, talks, tours, screenings — to mark on your weekly calendar.

Encountering architectural riches while travelling through Gandhara, the land of forgotten Buddhist relics

A peep into the heritage sites and museums of Pakistan and Afghanistan gives an idea of the beauty of Gandhara’s architectural wealth.

Arun Shourie on his book Preparing For Death, and the possibility of meeting our end with equanimity

If we think about death all the time, we won't do any living at all, said Arun Shourie, discussing his new book 'Preparing For Death' at Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai Litfest.

Books of the week: From The Last Days of Mandelstam to On the Trail of Buddha, our picks

Our weekly roundup of books that should be on your radar.