Tag: Buddhist
Vikramshila University Should Be Revived: President
President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said he will talk to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to develop and revive Vikramshila University, an ancient seat of Buddhist learning, on the lines of Nalanda University. ....
Indian Imam Fined, To Be Deported From Singapore
A Singapore court has fined an Indian Imam 4,000 Singapore dollars ($2,860) and he will be deported to India for making offensive remarks against Jews and Christians. ....
India Wants To Focus On Connectivity To Buddhist Sites: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of Asaadh Poornima and the inauguration of the Dharma Chakra Day, on Saturday, said India wants to focus on connectivity to Buddhist sites to improve tourism. ....
PM Modi Leaves For Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday left on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka where he will be the chief guest at the International Vesak Day celebrations.....
China's Dark Matter Probe Detects Mysterious Signals
A Chinese satellite which was sent to the skies to look for evidence of the annihilation or decay of dark matter particles in space has detected unexpected and mysterious signals in its measurement of high-energy cosmic rays, bringing scientists closer to proving the existence of the invisible matter.....
Sri Lanka To Declare Emergency After Communal Clashes
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Tuesday decided to declare a 10-day state of Emergency after communal clashes erupted in Kandy district. ....
Dalai Lama To Visit Assam, Arunachal In April
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama will visit Assam's main city Guwahati on April 1 to deliver a series of public talks and then go to Arunachal Pradesh to spread Buddhist teachings.....
People Should Have Freedom To Choose Religion: Dalai Lama
Opposing religious conversion, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Sunday said forcible conversion is not good but people should have the freedom to change their religion voluntarily.....
President Visits Ruins Of Vikramshila University
President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday visited the ruins of Vikramshila University, an ancient seat of Buddhist learning, in Bihar's Bhagalpur district.....
Modi Arrives In Sri Lanka, Meets President
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena here ahead of the "International Vesak Day" celebrations where the Indian leader will be the chief guest.....
