Buddha Chitta mala (also referred to as Bodhichitta mala) is a type of prayer bead necklace revered in Tibetan Buddhism. Chinese demand for the beads has triggered an explosion in the industry in ...

By Uditha Devapriya Review of Sacred Sites of Sri Lanka by Donald Stadtner (River Books Thailand, Sailfish Publications Sri Lanka, 324 pages, Rs 10,000) I don’t think it’s proper to begin a book ...

When it comes to selecting merchandise for his boutique in downtown Glen Ellyn, Michael Perich has one rule. “If I do not love it in its entirety, it’s not here,” said Perich, owner of The ...

As Etihad launches direct flights, it's time to explore the bustling city, built on the confluence of four rivers ...

In the quiet hours before dawn, when communities should be at rest, Sri Lanka’s residential neighbourhoods are jolted awake ...

Whatsapp The Vishaw Valley in Kulgam, birthplace of Reshiyet and home to Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (RA), holds untapped ...

The Buddhist cultural and social fabric of this country, which had lasted from ancient times, came under threat in the face ...

Overlooking where Niagara Falls began to form thousands of years ago, a new monument now stands as a quiet reminder to Niagara-on-the-Lake residents and visitors of the need for peace.

The concept of reputation, and who is sharing information, may be the key to recognizing misinformation in the AI era.

While in Paris, Matthiessen helped to found the Paris Review with funding from CIA sources. He later became a celebrated author of novels and nature writing, visiting many of the world’s last ...

Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates Lord Ram's return and the triumph of good over evil. Homes glow with diyas and ...

Conservationist Jane Goodall said, "It actually doesn't take much to be considered a difficult woman. That's why there are so many of us." After conservationist and primatologist Jane Goodall died at ...