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Wednesday, November 19, 2025
TopicBuddhist sites

Topic: Buddhist sites

How Anuradhapura’s ancient monastic complex altered the course of Buddhism in Sri Lanka

Over time, Abhayagiri diverged from the Mahavihara’s orthodox principles and evolved as a distinct and cosmopolitan centre of Buddhist thought in Sri Lanka.

Mughal paintings held clues that led archaeologist to a Christian chapel, Akbar’s Ibadat Khana

KK Muhammed is credited with the discovery of Akbar's Ibadat Khana and prominent Buddhist stupas. In an hour-long lecture, he shared fascinating stories from his excavation days.

2,000-year-old Piprahwa Gems, its Buddhist links & how govt stopped a Sotheby’s auction to bring it home

For long, a bone of contention between Indian and Hong Kong authorities, the Piprahwa Gems are now back in India after more than a century & 27 years.

Brahmins & Buddhists are fighting over Nehru, Khilji, and Bodh Gaya Temple Act

In what part of the world is a community denied full control over its holiest shrines? Except us?” asked Akash Lama, the general secretary of the All India Buddhist Forum.

Maha Kumbh has given CM Yogi a winning model—religious tourism for eastern UP

To fully utilise religious tourism in eastern UP, the state government must focus on developing sacred Buddhist sites.

On Camera

Don’t blame Lamborghini driver. Indian toll plazas are for Maruti 800 era, not supercars

Who knows the Lamborghini guy escaped the toll on purpose. After all, they could not test the beast by touching the odometer to 200 kmph. Most highways in India do not have the speed limit beyond 120 kmph.

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

Drone manufacturer ideaForge wins orders worth over Rs 100 crore from Army

ideaForge has formed a joint venture to manufacture and market UAVs in the US. Its Q6 UAV is now included in NATO and allied procurement systems.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.