The Buddha’s last words, and last advice to his Disciples, were, "Samkharas are subject to decay. Strive with diligence" (Vaya dhammà saükhàrà. Appamàdena sampàdetha). Samkhàra…

British author, Salman Rushdie’s The Satanic Verses raised ire in the Islamic world. The furore brings to mind the treatment of the Buddha in two…

The Mayor of Boston proclaims Peace Tree Day on June 1, 2013 and becomes the first American city to proclaim the day! Peace Tree Day…

From her adventures in Brazil, South Africa and Vietnam, Bombay born writer Veena Gokhale has a passion for travel and writing. Her latest book 'Bombay…

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These B-town boys are known for their dashing looks and glamorous style. They easily raise the temperatures on the silver screen and when they hit…

Year 2012 was a buzz with many Indian celebrities getting hitched. Now let's just hope Bollywood can ring in the new year with just as…

By Minu Jain Shah Rukh Khan one day and Kamal Haasan the next. Is it mere coincidence or a sign of an increasingly knee-jerk, reactionary…