Kathmandu’s sweet but deadly kung fu nuns
By Mohammad Asim Khan Kathmandu – Their smiling faces and calm demeanour mask a roaring sea of immense energy and strength. These inmates of the Druk Amitabha nunnery in Kathmandu are also deadly kung fu fighters, being trained in the martial art as part of a strict regime, which also... read more »
Nepal findings confirm early date of Buddha’s life!
Kathmandu – Archaeologists working in Nepal have uncovered evidence of a structure at the birthplace of the Buddha dating back to the sixth century B.C. This is the first archaeological material linking the life of the Buddha to a specific century. Excavations within the Sacred Garden of... read more »
Bodh Gaya temple dome inlaid with gold
Patna – The dome of Bodh Gaya’s 1,500-year-old Mahabodhi temple, Buddhism’s holiest shrine, has been inlaid with nearly 300 kg gold donated by devotees from Thailand — giving the shrine a new look. “A team of technical experts from Thailand has com! pleted work to... read more »
Racist graffiti against Sikh model in New York subway
New York – The Indian American community has been stunned by the racist graffiti on a Gap advertisement featuring Sikh actor and model Waris Ahluwalia at a New York City subway station. The American multinational clothing and accessories retailer had launched a ‘Make Love’ drive... read more »
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Obama greets Sikhs on Guru Nanak birthday
Washington – President Barack Obama has greeted “Sikh friends” around the world on the birth anniversary of Sikhism’s founder Guru Nanak saying Sikh values of... read more »
‘Yaum-e-Ashoora’ observed with mourning procession in Hyderabad
Hyderabad – A mood of mourning pervades the old city of Hyderabad a! s Shia Muslims Friday observed “Yaum-e-Ashoora” to mark the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of... read more »
Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj passes away
Gurgaon – Jagadguru Kripalu Maharaj, who was flown in from Allahabad Nov 11, breathed his last Friday morning, a doctor said. Kripalu Maharaj was admitted to Fortis Memorial Research... read more »
Sabarimala pilgrimage season begins Saturday
Thiruvananthapuram – The sanctum sanctorum of the Sabarimala temple will open its door early Saturday on the first day of the Malayalam month of ‘Vrishickam’, heralding... read more »
Restrictions in Srinagar to prevent Shia Muharram procession
Srinagar – Authorities imposed strict restrictions in some areas of the summer capital Srinagar Friday to prevent Shia Muharram processions. A senior police officer said restrictions under... read more »
