Will new thriller make Indian publishing history?
April 17th, 2010 - 11:36 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The yet-to-be released thriller "Johnny Gone Down" by Karan Bajaj is set to make publishing history with a first print run of 50,000 books, billed as one ... Read more...
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Tibetans grieve over Polish president’s death
April 10th, 2010 - 9:04 pm ICT by IANS
Dharamsala, April 10 (IANS) The Tibetan government-in-exile based here Saturday expressed deep sorrow and grief over the death of Polish President Lech Kaczynski in an air crash in Russia.
"We deeply express sorrow ... Read more...
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Meet the Buddhist monk who wears Armani, enjoys female followers’ company
February 10th, 2010 - 5:49 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Feb 10 (AN): Geshe Michael Roach is not just any other Buddhist monk who wears saffron robe or remain celibate.The 57-year-old monk wears Armani suits, dances at Cielo, and enjoys ... Read more...
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Mystery of Japanese monk who never reached India
February 4th, 2010 - 8:28 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, Feb 4 (IANS) A prince-turned-Buddhist monk from Japan set out on a pilgrimage to India over 1,000 years ago. It is a mystery how he ended up in Malaysia where ... Read more...
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For monastery, American Buddhist monk displays rare snapshots
January 14th, 2010 - 4:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) A rare snapshot of the Dalai Lama standing on a mat with his hands folded is part of an exquisite collection of 20 black and white photographs ... Read more...
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Critical Basu now has fever, no improvement in condition (Roundup)
January 12th, 2010 - 12:30 am ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Jan 11 (IANS) Veteran Marxist Jyoti Basu has fever and his urine output declined Monday evening as the 95-year-old leader's condition continued to be critical with no improvement, the doctors ... Read more...
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Buddhists demand holy town status for Bodh Gaya
January 1st, 2010 - 2:29 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Jan 1 (IANS) Buddhist monks have demanded that Bihar's Bodh Gaya, the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment, be declared a holy town.
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Buddhist monks in Bodh Gaya beg for alms to spread universal peace message
January 1st, 2010 - 1:56 pm ICT by ANI
Bodh Gaya (Bihar), Jan 1 (ANI): Thousands of Buddhists monks converged at Bodh Gaya to beg alms as a mark of promoting and spreading the message of universal peace.Thousands of ... Read more...
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Flight delayed after monk causes technical snag
November 23rd, 2009 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 23 (IANS) An Air India (AI) flight bound for Myanmar's Yangon Monday morning was delayed for several hours at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) airport after a technical snag ... Read more...
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Obama pushes for China to hold dialogue with Dalai Lama’s representatives
November 17th, 2009 - 1:07 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Nov.17 (ANI): US President Barack Obama on Tuesday urged China to resume talks with representatives of Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, at the earliest.Addressing a joint press conference ... Read more...
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Tawang monks criticise China’s reaction to Dalai Lama visit
November 10th, 2009 - 3:04 pm ICT by IANS
By Syed Zarir Hussain
Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh), Nov 10 (IANS) Monks attending the Dalai Lama's discourse here criticised China's reaction to his visit to India's northeastern border state of Arunachal Pradesh ... Read more...
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Indian flags, pro-Tibet banners a rebuff to China
November 7th, 2009 - 4:09 pm ICT by IANS
By Syed Zarir Hussain
Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh), Nov 7 (IANS) The writing on the wall is loud and clear: the Dalai Lama's week-long visit to Arunachal Pradesh beginning Sunday is a rebuff ... Read more...
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Visit China to know plight of Tibetans: Dalai Lama
October 31st, 2009 - 6:48 pm ICT by IANS
Dharamsala, Oct 31 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Saturday asked the international community to visit Tibet to know the plight of the Tibetans.
"I strongly appeal to the international community, especially ... Read more...
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Dalai Lama returns from US, Canada tour
October 13th, 2009 - 6:26 pm ICT by IANS
Dharamsala, Oct 13 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, has returned to his official residence in this north Indian hill town after a three-week visit to the US and Canada, an ... Read more...
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Seminar on ‘Living Buddhism in Northeast India’ begins in Agartala
October 11th, 2009 - 5:28 pm ICT by ANI
Agartala, Oct 11 (ANI): A three-day national seminar on 'Living Buddhism in Northeast India' commenced here.The objective of the seminar has been on to inspire people to follow the teachings of Buddha ... Read more...
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Dalai Lama welcomes appointment of US coordinator for Tibetan issues
October 4th, 2009 - 7:19 pm ICT by IANS
Dharamsala, Oct 4 (IANS) The Dalai Lama Sunday welcomed the appointment of an official by the United States to promote substantive discussion between the Tibetan spiritual leader's representatives and the Chinese ... Read more...
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Buddhist monks offer prayer for universal peace in Sikkim
September 24th, 2009 - 6:46 pm ICT by ANI
Samdruptse (Sikkim), Sep 24 (ANI): Hundreds of Buddhist monks and devotees have converged at the altar of Guru Padmasambhava at Samdruptse in Sikkim to offer mass collective prayers for universal peace during ... Read more...
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Dalai Lama not to meet Obama during US visit
September 21st, 2009 - 1:24 pm ICT by IANS
Dharamsala, Sep 21 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, who left here Monday for a 23-day visit to the US and Canada, won't be meeting US President Barack Obama, an aide ... Read more...
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Indian troops move to China border, army says it is routine
September 20th, 2009 - 5:56 pm ICT by IANS
By Syed Zarir Hussain
Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh), Sep 20 (IANS) India has moved hundreds of troops to the Chinese border along the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, but an army officer said Sunday ... Read more...
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Obama aides meet Dalai Lama (Lead)
September 14th, 2009 - 9:47 pm ICT by IANS
Dharamsala, Sep 14 (IANS) Ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit to China, his aides in a meeting here Monday apprised Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, the best way Americans ... Read more...
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US delegation meets Dalai Lama
September 14th, 2009 - 6:21 pm ICT by IANS
Dharamsala, Sep 14 (IANS) A US delegation Monday met Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, in this north Indian town to finalise details of his proposed US visit next month, a ... Read more...
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US officials to meet Dalai Lama Monday
September 14th, 2009 - 12:04 am ICT by IANS
Dharamsala, Sep 13 (IANS) A US team will meet Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, in this north Indian hill station Monday to finalise details of his proposed US visit and ... Read more...
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Dalai Lama addressing four-day congregation in Leh
August 23rd, 2009 - 4:42 pm ICT by ANI
Leh, Aug.23 (ANI): The Tibetan spiritual leader, Dalai Lama, is delivering religious sermons on Bodhisattva, attended by thousands of devotees at a four-day congregation here.Thousands of Buddhists monks are attending a four-day ... Read more...
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Dalai Lama named honorary citizen of Warsaw (Lead)
July 29th, 2009 - 7:49 pm ICT by IANS
Dharamsala, July 29 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, was Wednesday made an honorary citizen of the Polish capital Warsaw, his aides said here.
"His Holiness (the Dalai Lama) was named an ... Read more...
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Dalai Lama becomes honorary citizenship of Warsaw
July 29th, 2009 - 7:03 pm ICT by IANS
Dharamsala, July 29 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, was Wednesday made an honorary citizenship of Polish capital Warsaw, his aides said here.
"His Holiness (the Dalai Lama) was named an honorary ... Read more...
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Dalai Lama may meet Obama during US visit
July 21st, 2009 - 5:33 pm ICT by IANS
By Vishal Gulati
Dharamsala, July 21 (IANS) Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is all set to take up the cause of the exiles and the need to restart the dialogue ... Read more...
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Buddhist monk performs once-in-a-life religious ceremony in Himachal
June 29th, 2009 - 1:27 pm ICT by ANI
Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh), June 29 (ANI): Gigmed Choekyi Syingey, a revered Buddhist monk performed the unique religious 'Chakrasamvara Abhisheka' ceremony in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday.Syingey who is believed to be eighth ... Read more...
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Dalai Lama pays respects to Tiananmen Square victims
June 4th, 2009 - 5:20 pm ICT by IANS
Dharamsala, June 4 (IANS) The spiritual head of the Tibetan community, the Dalai Lama, Thursday paid his respects to those who died during the Tiananmen Square movement in 1989.
"On occasion of the ... Read more...
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Buddhist monks offer prayers for victims of Air France Flight 447
June 4th, 2009 - 2:56 pm ICT by ANI
Bodh Gaya, June 4 (ANI): Buddhist monks and nuns here offered prayer for the victims of Air France Flight 447, which crashed in the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday night en route ... Read more...
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Will Mayawati be PM, wonders India’s Dalit capital
May 15th, 2009 - 7:19 pm ICT by IANS
Agra, May 15 (IANS) This city, famous for the Taj Mahal, is also known as the Dalit capital of India. And people here are busy debating if Mayawati - the woman ... Read more...
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Hindus urge authentic portrayal of Lord Buddha in upcoming mega-film
May 11th, 2009 - 4:42 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), May 11 (ANI): Welcoming the recent announcement of English language international mega-film on Buddha, Hindus have urged its makers to present an authentic portrayal of his life and times.Acclaimed Hindu ... Read more...
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Singapore monk shuns Middle Path for fast lane
April 19th, 2009 - 12:48 pm ICT by IANS
Singapore, April 19 (DPA) Singapore's top Buddhist monk has lived a lavish lifestyle with name branded goods and nine gold credit cards, according to a report in the Sunday Times.
"We are living ... Read more...
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Dalai Lama welcomes two-day truce in Sri Lanka
April 13th, 2009 - 5:44 pm ICT by IANS
Dharamsala, April 13 (IANS) The spiritual head of the Tibetan community, the Dalai Lama, Monday welcomed the Sri Lankan government's decision for a two-day pause in the operations against the Liberation Tigers ... Read more...
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Nine-year-old enthroned as reincarnation of Buddhist monk
April 6th, 2009 - 10:08 pm ICT by IANS
Dharamsala, April 6 (IANS) Tulku Tsenyi Khentrul Tenzin Tseten Rinpoche, a nine-year-old boy, was Monday enthroned as the reincarnation of Geshe Lobsang Gyatso, the founder of the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics (IBD).
The ... Read more...
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Dalai Lama has “no regrets” over handling China
April 1st, 2009 - 7:37 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Apr. 1 (ANI): Tibet's spiritual leader-in-exile Dalai Lama has said he has "no regrets" over the way he has dealt with Beijing, even after five decade-long fruitless negotiations with China. ... Read more...
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