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Chinese temple cat blesses visitors with high-fives, charms the internet. Watch
A cat at a Buddhist temple in China has become an unexpected internet sensation after videos of it ‘blessing’ visitors with high-fives went viral.
Updated on Mar 04, 2025 12:36 PM IST
B R Ambedkar's kin calls notice to Ajmer Dargah, an ‘insult’ to the Constitution
The great-grandnephew of BR Ambedkar called lower courts accepting pleas in "violation" of the Places of Worship Act an insult to the Constitution
Published on Dec 12, 2024 12:34 AM IST
PTI |
Bodh Gaya struggles to attract tourists despite its spiritual significance
Bodh Gaya struggles to attract tourists despite its spiritual significance, calls for infrastructure development and improved facilities by local leaders.
Published on Apr 08, 2024 02:23 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Bodh Gaya
Holy relics of Buddha to return to India after 26-day exposition in Thailand
Four Holy Piparahwa Relics of Buddha and his two disciples will be escorted back to India from Thailand, concluding a historic-spiritually enriching exposition
Published on Mar 19, 2024 03:47 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Bodhi Day in Japan: All about the significant Buddhist celebration
Japan celebrates Bodhi Day on December 8, following the Western calendar.
Updated on Dec 09, 2023 12:08 PM IST
PTI |
Cambodia opens a new airport to serve Angkor Wat, boost tourist arrivals
The old Cambodia airport, 5 kms from the temple site, is being retired due to fears that vibrations from frequent flights were damaging the temples’ foundations
Published on Oct 17, 2023 02:36 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
China's temple tourism booms as youth visit Buddhist shrines in droves
Bookings for visits to temples have more than tripled year over year, according to statistics from travel sites in recent months, with young people making about half of those orders.
Published on Mar 30, 2023 01:37 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Beijing
‘My friend’: Dalai Lama's tribute to Shinzo Abe after ex-Japan PM assassinated
The Dalai Lama said he was "deeply saddened" to hear that his friend Abe's death and appreciated his support of the efforts to preserve Buddhist cultural heritage and identity.
Published on Jul 08, 2022 05:31 PM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
Japan Buddhist temples survive Covid-19 lockdown with online funerals, Zen apps
Zen meditation apps, memorial services held online including match-making services keep Japan's Buddhist temples afloat amid Covid-19 lockdown
Updated on Mar 06, 2021 06:12 PM IST
Bloomberg |
Road tripping in Thailand: Weekend getaways to beat the crowds
For a Thai road less travelled, try one of these getaways outside Bangkok, far from the overly Instagrammed backpacker hotspots or the party scene of Phuket or Pattaya.
Updated on Oct 11, 2019 11:02 AM IST
Bangkok | Associated Press
Drought reveals lost temple in Thailand, thousands flock to see it
Hundreds of people walked through the broken temple structures to pay respects to a headless 4-metre tall Buddha statue, adorning it with flowers.
Published on Aug 08, 2019 04:39 PM IST
LOPBURI, Thailand | Reuters
‘Sri Lanka attack to avenge Syria ouster’: IS chief Baghdadi in first video in 5 years
The US-based SITE Intelligence Group said the acknowledgement of the Sri Lanka attack by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi came during his first propaganda video in five years.
Updated on Apr 30, 2019 10:13 AM IST
Colombo | Agencies
Sri Lanka intelligence warns of attack on Buddhist temples: Report
Intelligence officers have found white pairs of skirts and blouses from the safehouse which was raided on Friday night in Sainthamaradu area, 364 km from Colombo, reports the Daily Mirror.
Published on Apr 29, 2019 12:04 PM IST
Colombo | Indo Asian News Service
Kerala government opposes plea to restrain non-Hindus, non-idol worshippers in Sabarimala temple
In its preliminary objection filed in the court against BJP functionary T G Mohan Das’s plea, the government submitted that it was an openly debated fact that Sabarimala was originally a place of worship which belonged to tribals.
Published on Nov 12, 2018 10:13 PM IST
Kochi | Press Trust of India
Thai police arrest monks amid crackdown on illegal financial dealings by Buddhist temples
Thai police raided four Buddhist temples and arrested prominent monks in what they say is the government’s latest bid to reform Buddhism, whose image has been sullied by money and sex scandals involving monks.
Updated on May 24, 2018 03:50 PM IST
Reuters, Bangkok | HT Correspondent
Headed to Hong Kong? These local festivals will mesmerise you
Hong Kong has something for everyone and if your family is full of enthusiastic travellers who want to soak in some festival spirit, this is the right time.
Updated on May 22, 2018 12:26 PM IST
Asian News International, New Delhi | Asian News International
Man found dead in Yerawada with head smashed
Kadale was found lying in the pool of his blood after his head was smashed with a rock. The police found that he had been drinking between 2 am to 6 am when the murder is suspected to have happened.
Updated on Apr 19, 2018 04:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | Shalaka Shinde