Buddhism
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Allahabad High Court order UP to verify SC status of converted individuals
India | Dec 02, 2025, 04:54 PM ISTThe court also cited Supreme Court rulings, including Soosai, KP Manu, and C Selvarani, which held that claiming SC benefits after conversion is not allowed and defeats the purpose of reservation.
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A look at 10 oldest religions in the world
Fashion | Mar 12, 2025, 11:55 AM ISTReligions across the world form an amalgam of beliefs, traditions, and spiritual practices that reflect the diverse ways humanity seeks meaning, purpose, and connection with the divine.
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When is Guru Purnima 2024? Know date, shubh muhurat, history, significance and more
Lifestyle | Jul 20, 2024, 11:26 AM ISTGuru Purnima, a revered occasion in Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism, honours spiritual guides and teachers (Gurus). This year, Guru Purnima falls on Sunday, July 21st, 2024.
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Buddha Purnima 2024: Why is Buddha considered an avatar of Lord Vishnu? Know details
Lifestyle | May 22, 2024, 02:06 PM ISTWith Buddha Purnima around the corner, many stories about Buddha and Lord Vishnu's connection are revisited. Is Buddha an incarnation of Lord Vishnu? Read to find out more.
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Ladakh: Locals hold protest in support of Dalai Lama; call for shutdown on THIS date
India | Apr 15, 2023, 10:06 PM ISTThe protesters alleged that under a conspiracy, a doctored video of Dalai Lama is being used to defame the spiritual leader.
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Want a deeper understanding of Buddhism? Here are six significant Buddhist sites in Asia
Travel | Apr 03, 2023, 04:00 PM ISTFrom Bodh Gaya to Borobudur Temple, here are six Buddhist sites for anyone looking for enlightenment and a deeper understanding of Buddhism.
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Himachal: 4-year-old boy identified as Rinpoche's reincarnation, made head of Nyingma sect
India | Nov 30, 2022, 06:13 PM ISTHimachal Pradesh: Perhaps, this is first time that a 4-year-old child was appointed as head of a religious school.
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Study shows how meditation improves brain functioning
News | Aug 22, 2021, 10:20 AM ISTJust a few weeks of meditation can improve human brain functioning, according to a recent study. The findings of the study were published in the journal 'Scientific Reports'.
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India says UNGA fails to acknowledge rising hatred, violence against Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism
India | Dec 03, 2020, 07:00 PM ISTCalling out the "selectivity" at the United Nations in condemning acts of violence against religions, India has said the UN General Assembly has failed to acknowledge the rising hatred and violence against Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism and underlined that the culture of peace cannot be only for "Abrahamic" religions.
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Nepal stresses Gautam Buddha was born there, an apparent counter to EAM S Jaishankar
World | Aug 09, 2020, 08:22 PM ISTReacting on External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's statement, the Nepalese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) issued a press release stating that Gautam Buddha was born in Lumbini, which is in Nepal, and he spread Buddhism from Nepal to other countries.
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Why Kushinagar Airport will be historic and what it aims to achieve
Fyi | Jun 25, 2020, 12:50 PM ISTIn what comes as a boost to the Buddhist pilgrimage circuit in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, Kushinagar's airport is being upgraded to facilitate international flights. Kushinagar will be India's 29th international airport and will enhance the connectivity which will in turn increase tourism and hospitality in the region.
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Buddha Purnima 2019: Date, Full Moon Timings, History, WhatsApp Wishes, Facebook Images, HD Wallpapers
Lifestyle | May 18, 2019, 07:37 AM ISTBuddha Purnima 2019: This year, Buddha Purnima or Vesak is being celebrated on May 18. For Puja Vidhi, Tithi and Mantra, read the full story.
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Una Dalit victims embrace Buddhism with 450 others
India | Apr 29, 2018, 09:40 PM ISTAmong the new converts were Balubhai Sarvaiya, his sons Ramesh and Vashram, who were victims of the flogging, and Balubhai's wife Kunwar Sarvaiya.
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Akshara Haasan a Buddhist or not? Father Kamal Haasan clears the air
Bollywood | Jul 29, 2017, 11:54 AM ISTI agree with budhism as it is a way of life and in an individual's way of life- Akshara Haasan
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Rohith Vemula's mother, brother embrace Buddhism
India | Apr 14, 2016, 02:34 PM ISTMother and brother of dalit scholar Rohith Vemula, who committed suicide at Hyderabad Central University in January sparking strong protests across the country, today embraced Buddhism on the occasion of Dr BR Ambedkar's 125th birth anniversary.
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Rohith Vemula's mother, brother to embrace Buddhism today
India | Apr 14, 2016, 10:28 AM ISTThe family of Dalith research scholar Rohith Vemula, who had committed suicide at Hyderbad Central University in January, would be converting to Buddhism in Mumbai today.
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Hindu Gods forgotten in India, worshipped in Japan
India | Jan 11, 2016, 10:35 AM ISTNew Delhi: The fact that reach of Indian culture is well beyond Indian subcontinent is a common knowledge, but the roots of Hinduism, like Buddhism, are also connected to the land of rising sun came
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Bihar Poll results prove majority of Hindus still believe in amity: Dalai Lama
India | Nov 15, 2015, 02:54 PM ISTJalandhar: Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Saturday said said India is a nation of non violence and noted that a majority of the Hindus believes in peace and amity."India has a long tradition of
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Buddhism a strong link as Modi travels to China, Mongolia, South Korea
World | May 13, 2015, 07:00 PM ISTNew Delhi: The shared legacy of Buddhism is a strong link that will run through the China, Mongolia and South Korea visits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he embarks on his three-nation tour April
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5 simple Buddhist precepts to make your life better!
Life | May 04, 2015, 07:01 PM IST"The mind is everything. What you think you become." - Lord Buddha.Buddhism from more than 2500 years has been the primary inspiration behind many successful civilizations around the globe. Through Buddhism, we can make our