The old name of Patna was Pataliputra. Learn how Patna got its name, its ancient roots, and why Pataliputra was one of ...

India suspended tourist visas for Chinese citizens in 2020 due to the pandemic and ongoing tensions along the border. While ...

India resumes e-visas for Chinese tourists after 5 years. Spiritual circuits, heritage trails, and iconic destinations set to ...

Renowned Chinese Buddhist painter and scholar Yue Yu, whose unique artwork was presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his China visit in 2015, says India and China should rediscover their ...

From Ariana Grande to ancient kings, the mango has left its mark on trade, poetry, politics, and fashion. These 10 stories go far beyond the dinner table.

Xuanzang's travels and research united two ancient cultures long lost to the passage of time, in a bond of respect and ...

Nevertheless, according to Deeg, Xuanzang’s account requires careful interpretation and contextualisation before conclusions ...

Indians now jet across the country for concerts and cricket matches. “Spiritual tourism” is also in vogue, leading hotels to ...

The proposal to list Tilaurakot (identified as the ancient Kapilvastu) was deferred by the committee based on a recommendation from the ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites), UNESCO’s ...

Located in the southwestern part of Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Kashgar sits on a lush oasis nourished by the Yarkant River, which flows from the Karakoram Mountains.

India’s reservations, Nepal’s weak diplomacy blamed as bid to list Buddha’s childhood home fails. Expert say joint nomination ...