IN PHOTOS: The magic of Kumbh Mela down the years

The once-12-years in Maha Kumbh Mela that began in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, Monday, is expecting a massive gathering of more than 100 million devotees, god-men and tourists duirng the 55-day mega......

Millions converge as Maha Kumbh begins

Millions of people, mostly Hindu pilgrims and god-men, have gathered at Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, to wash their sins after taking a dip at the Triveni Sangam, or confluence of holy Ganga,......

Buddhism is most relevant now: President

"Buddhism is more relevant today than ever," said President Pratibha Patil after visiting Bodh Gaya and Nalanda The President looked impressed by the "spiritual beauty" of famous Buddhist spots......

Nalanda: Huan Tsang memorial hall opens

The Xuan Zang (Huan Tsang) memorial hall in Bihar's Nalanda was inaugurated on Monday to mark the strengthening of Indo-China cultural friendship. The holy relics of Huan Tsang, 7th century Chinese......