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I Practice Buddhism, I'm Truly Secular: Chieft Justice BR Gavai In His Farewell Speech
The Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Thursday said that though he practices Buddhism as his faith, he is a truly secular person who believes in every religion, including Hinduism, Sikhism, Islam and others.
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Led By Union Minister, Ambedkarite Groups Demand Control Of Mahabodhi Temple
Led by a Union Minister, Ambedkarite and Buddhist organisations staged a major protest in Mumbai on Tuesday, demanding exclusive Buddhist management of the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, one of Buddhism's holiest sites.
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"Empire Of Spirit": William Dalrymple On How Ancient India Influenced World
Innovations such as chess, the concept of zero, and the idea that the Earth moved around the Sun all came from India, not Greece or Egypt, author William Dalrymple has written in his new book.
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PM Modi Receives A Daruma Doll During His Japan Visit: What It Is
A Daruma doll is a traditional Japanese doll that looks like a round, red, hollow figure with a face but no arms or legs.
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Will Scrap SC Certificates Of All Other Than Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs: Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said if a person belonging a religion other than Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism has obtained a Scheduled Caste certificate fraudulently, it will be cancelled.
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Dalai Lama, A Resilient Advocate For The Tibetan People
The Dalai Lama, spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism, has often called himself a simple monk, but for more than 60 years armed with little more than charm and conviction, he has managed to keep the cause of his people in the international spotlight
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India Overhauls Teaching In Buddhist Monasteries To Counter China: Report
India is preparing to roll out its first school curriculum for Buddhist monasteries this month, aiming to unify education programmes and foster patriotism in Himalayan religious centers near its border with China.
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"Developed And Inclusive Bharat" Will Be True Tribute To Ambedkar: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to Dr B R Ambedkar at Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur, where the chief architect of the Indian Constitution embraced Buddhism along with his followers in 1956.
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Diwali Is Popular In Several Religions. Here's How It Is Celebrated In Buddhism, Sikhism And Jainism
Diwali is a significant festival that is celebrated in many parts of India, and across faiths. The central theme of victory of light over darkness is reflected in all the celebrations.
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India Abstains From Voting On UN Resolution On Islamophobia. Here's Why
India abstained in the UN General Assembly on a draft resolution introduced by Pakistan and co-sponsored by China on Islamophobia, asserting the prevalence of "religiophobia" against Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and other faiths.
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Chhattisgarh School Headmaster Arrested For Asking People Not To Worship Hindu Gods
A 60-year-old headmaster of a government school in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district has been arrested for allegedly hurting religious sentiments after administering a pledge to people not to believe in Hindu gods and to embrace Buddhism
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Union Minister Meets Dalai Lama, Invites Him For Conference On Buddhism
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale called on Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala to invite him for the 'Dhamma Diksha', an international conference on Buddhism to be held in Mumbai.
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Woman Cop Accuses Husband Of Harassing Her To Change Religion
Police on Wednesday said they are investigating allegations of a woman constable that she was pressured and harassed to change her religion by her husband, who had converted to Buddhism to marry her but later reverted to Islam.
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Dalai Lama Names US-Born Boy 3rd Highest Leader In Buddhism: Report
A Mongolian boy, born in the United States, has been named as the 10th Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa Rinpoche, the third highest rank in Tibetan Buddhism, by the Dalai Lama, says a report.
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AAP Ex-Minister Rajendra Gautam Alleges Death Threat Over Religious Event
In the letter to President Droupadi Murmu and Amit Shah, Rajendra Pal Gautam says 3 Ayodhya-based Hindu godmen trying to malign his image
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I Practice Buddhism, I'm Truly Secular: Chieft Justice BR Gavai In His Farewell Speech
The Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Thursday said that though he practices Buddhism as his faith, he is a truly secular person who believes in every religion, including Hinduism, Sikhism, Islam and others.
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Led By Union Minister, Ambedkarite Groups Demand Control Of Mahabodhi Temple
Led by a Union Minister, Ambedkarite and Buddhist organisations staged a major protest in Mumbai on Tuesday, demanding exclusive Buddhist management of the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, one of Buddhism's holiest sites.
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"Empire Of Spirit": William Dalrymple On How Ancient India Influenced World
Innovations such as chess, the concept of zero, and the idea that the Earth moved around the Sun all came from India, not Greece or Egypt, author William Dalrymple has written in his new book.
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PM Modi Receives A Daruma Doll During His Japan Visit: What It Is
A Daruma doll is a traditional Japanese doll that looks like a round, red, hollow figure with a face but no arms or legs.
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Will Scrap SC Certificates Of All Other Than Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs: Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said if a person belonging a religion other than Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism has obtained a Scheduled Caste certificate fraudulently, it will be cancelled.
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Dalai Lama, A Resilient Advocate For The Tibetan People
The Dalai Lama, spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism, has often called himself a simple monk, but for more than 60 years armed with little more than charm and conviction, he has managed to keep the cause of his people in the international spotlight
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India Overhauls Teaching In Buddhist Monasteries To Counter China: Report
India is preparing to roll out its first school curriculum for Buddhist monasteries this month, aiming to unify education programmes and foster patriotism in Himalayan religious centers near its border with China.
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"Developed And Inclusive Bharat" Will Be True Tribute To Ambedkar: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to Dr B R Ambedkar at Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur, where the chief architect of the Indian Constitution embraced Buddhism along with his followers in 1956.
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Diwali Is Popular In Several Religions. Here's How It Is Celebrated In Buddhism, Sikhism And Jainism
Diwali is a significant festival that is celebrated in many parts of India, and across faiths. The central theme of victory of light over darkness is reflected in all the celebrations.
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India Abstains From Voting On UN Resolution On Islamophobia. Here's Why
India abstained in the UN General Assembly on a draft resolution introduced by Pakistan and co-sponsored by China on Islamophobia, asserting the prevalence of "religiophobia" against Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and other faiths.
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Chhattisgarh School Headmaster Arrested For Asking People Not To Worship Hindu Gods
A 60-year-old headmaster of a government school in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district has been arrested for allegedly hurting religious sentiments after administering a pledge to people not to believe in Hindu gods and to embrace Buddhism
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Union Minister Meets Dalai Lama, Invites Him For Conference On Buddhism
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale called on Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala to invite him for the 'Dhamma Diksha', an international conference on Buddhism to be held in Mumbai.
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Woman Cop Accuses Husband Of Harassing Her To Change Religion
Police on Wednesday said they are investigating allegations of a woman constable that she was pressured and harassed to change her religion by her husband, who had converted to Buddhism to marry her but later reverted to Islam.
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Dalai Lama Names US-Born Boy 3rd Highest Leader In Buddhism: Report
A Mongolian boy, born in the United States, has been named as the 10th Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa Rinpoche, the third highest rank in Tibetan Buddhism, by the Dalai Lama, says a report.
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AAP Ex-Minister Rajendra Gautam Alleges Death Threat Over Religious Event
In the letter to President Droupadi Murmu and Amit Shah, Rajendra Pal Gautam says 3 Ayodhya-based Hindu godmen trying to malign his image
