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Guru Purnima 2020: Date, Time and Significance of the day observed by Hindu, Jain, Sikh and Buddhist communities

In 2020, Guru Purnima, which is celebrated on the full moon day in Ashadh month of the Hindu calendar, falls on 5 July, which coincides with lunar eclipse

Buddha Purnima 2020: Here's how the world observes Vesak Day celebrating birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha

The year of birth of Gautam Buddha, however, remains debatable.

Shepherdesses of Changthang: 14,000 ft above sea level, women hold a hardy community together

The Changpas are leading suppliers of cashmere wool, who originate in the Changthang region of the Tibetan Plateau. Women play a crucial role in the Changpa society. In photos, here's taking a peek at their lives.

Rahul Gandhi's political adaptation of Buddhist philosophy of loving-kindness is just not cutting ice

It is possible his reading and practising of Buddhism has transformed him, but Rahul Gandhi is still a long way away from turning loving-kindness into a political weapon against the BJP-RSS.

Buddha's message of compassion is timeless: UN Secretary General on the occasion of Vesak

UN chief Antonio Guterres on Thursday called on the global community to draw inspiration from the journey of Lord Buddha.

Om Prakash Chautala compares Devi Lal with Lord Buddha; slams Cong, BJP

INLD chief Om Prakash Chautala on Sunday attacked the ruling Congress in Haryana for taking the state "backward" and said he was not power hungry but wanted to fulfil the dreams of Devi Lal, who had "sacrificed" prime minister's post for VP Singh.

Bodh Gaya blasts: Tourists, monks visit temple as life returns to normal

Authorities with the cooperation of the Bodh Gaya Temple Management Committee reopened the temple Monday evening.

Bodh Gaya blasts: NIA detain one person in connection with attacks

One person was detained today by the NIA in connection with the serial blasts at the Mahabodhi temple in which two monks were injured.