Why are monks protesting at Bodh Gaya, Buddhism's holiest site, in Bihar?
A longstanding dispute over the control of Bodh Gaya’s Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar is once again at the forefront. Several ...
Why Are Buddhist Monks Protesting At Bodh Gaya, What Are Their Demands? Explained
Protesting Buddhist monks under All India Buddhist Forum have submitted a memorandum to the Bihar government for the repeal ...
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Buddhism’s holiest site erupts in protests over Hindu ‘control’ of shrine
Buddhists across the country have joined protests after monks at the Mahabodhi Temple were forcibly removed by police.
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Revisiting One of Indian Cinema’s Most Iconic Scenes: Ranveer Singh’s Alauddin Khilji and His Solitary Holi
Both critics and audiences have lauded his performances, cementing him as a fan favorite. One of his most remarkable roles was Alauddin Khilji in Padmaavat, where he played the ruthless tyrant with ...
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The Mahabodhi Temple Management Act, 1949 A call for Buddhist Autonomy
Built by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE, the temple faced destruction following the 12th-century invasions led by Bakhtiyar Khilji of the Ghurid dynasty. In 1891, Anagarika Dharmapala embarked ...
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Bihar JDU MLC Khalid Anwar calls Aurangzeb ‘good king’, draws NDA ire
A political confrontation in Bihar's ruling NDA arose after JD(U) MLC Khalid Anwar praised Mughal ruler Aurangzeb, prompting backlash from BJP's Hari Bhushan Thakur. Thakur demanded Anwar's ...
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Newton told world about gravity much later than Vedic texts: Rajasthan Governor
There used to be Sanskrit then and no other language,” Bagde said, adding that Nalanda was destroyed by Bakhtiyar Khilji but now “Nalanda is being set up with a fresh hope and will become the way it ...