India Japan ties: A friendship forged through centuries

August 29, 2025 11:21 AM

India Japan ties: A friendship forged through centuries

India and Japan’s relations, elevated to a ‘Special Strategic and Global Partnership’, date back centuries. It is a relationship marked by a civilizational connection, as Buddhism spread from India to the world. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Buddhism was introduced to Japan in the 6th century, marking the beginning of a relationship that would later lead to significant progress through spiritual and cultural exchanges. “Indian culture, filtered through Buddhism, ...

India’s sacred Buddhist Relics return after 127 Years

August 6, 2025 4:07 PM

India’s sacred Buddhist Relics return after 127 Years

In an event that stirred hearts across the global Buddhist community, India welcomed home the sacred Piprahwa relics—one of the most spiritually and archaeologically significant treasures ever discovered. Repatriated after 127 years, these relics represent not just fragments of the past but a powerful symbol of India’s enduring cultural legacy and soft power diplomacy. The journey of these relics, taken during colonial rule, came full circle in July 2025, as the Ministry of Culture, in coll...

International Conclave showcases Buddhist heritage of Arunachal Pradesh, advocates for Tourism Circuit

April 22, 2025 1:13 PM

International Conclave showcases Buddhist heritage of Arunachal Pradesh, advocates for Tourism Circuit

The rich Buddhist heritage and cultural tapestry of Arunachal Pradesh came into sharp focus during a two-day International Conclave on “Buddha Dhamma and the Culture of North-East India,” organized by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture. Held in Namsai, a district known for its deep-rooted Buddhist traditions, the event brought together scholars, spiritual leaders, and policymakers from India and abroad to discuss the enduring influen...

Buddha Purnima being celebrated across the country

September 16, 2024 6:42 PM

Buddha Purnima being celebrated across the country

People across the country are celebrating Buddha Purnima today, the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha. This important day is observed by Buddhists worldwide and is a major festival in countries such as India, Nepal, Bhutan, Burma, Thailand, Tibet, Korea, Laos, Vietnam, Mongolia, Cambodia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka. President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar extended their greetings to the nation on this special occasion. In her message, President Murmu highlighted Lo...