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India made history by conducting its first nuclear test in the Pokhran desert of Rajasthan. Code-named ‘Smiling Buddha’ on ...
Cannot Touch In a world where the tallest mountains have been scaled, documented, and celebrated, there stands one enigmatic ...
Spanning across the entire region, these seven peaks are a must-visit for seasoned climbers or those in search of a ...
Big Buddha is a giant statue of Buddha encased in Burmese alabaster that towers over Phuket from the peak of Mount Nagakerd. Construction on Big Buddha began in 2007, and Phuketians are proud of ...
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Urban Unearthing Tony Perrottet’s “The City Beneath the City”(April/May 2025) is certainly one of the most thoroughly ...
A seven-day residential spiritual retreat led by Samarthguru Siddharth Aulia concluded this week, drawing more than 400 ...
The exhibition “almost didn’t happen.” A few years ago, Ed Schad, curator and publications manager at The Broad, a ...
Vesak, also known as Buddha Day, is observed globally to commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha. The ...
With its stunning landscapes, rich culture and vibrant cities, here are our top tips for visiting Japan, including places to ...
Legend has it that before he became the Buddha, a young Prince Siddhartha Gautama nursed an injured sarus crane (Antigone ...