“GROWING IN THE mud, and yet so clean, the lotus is a symbol of purity,” writes the Sri Lankan historian Ananda K. Coomaraswamy in his 1913 book “The Arts and Crafts of India & Ceylon.” The lotus pool ...

A Thai town famous for its macaque population rounded up and sterilised hundreds of monkeys that had reportedly been showing ...

Dreaming of a quick escape without the hassle of visa applications? Here are some Asian destinations open to Indian ...

The Vietnamese Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh said that everyone has a “ Buddha nature .” Everyone is capable of becoming a ...

As of mid-2023, Malaysia’s population of 34.2 million was predominantly Muslim (63.5%), with significant Buddhist (18.7%), ...

Michael Dillon was the first person to undergo gender confirmation surgery and transition from female to male. His story ...

Like the “asura,” demigods in Buddhist cosmology, these women embody a whirlwind of emotions, clashing fiercely yet sharing ...

The book breaks new ground by shifting focus from land-based Indian history to the vital role of maritime trade in spreading ...

Several livestreamers based in Singapore have reached private settlements with Chan Brothers Travel and have publicly apologised for statements made regarding the agency's services. This occurred ...

Suspected insurgents reportedly hurled a pipe bomb at a police checkpoint in southern Thailand. CCTV footage shows how the alleged rebels drove by and lobbed the improvised explosive at a police booth ...

New Delhi [India], November 10 (ANI): The First Asian Buddhist Summit, was organised by the Ministry of Culture and the ...

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