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Varanasi: In a gesture marked with symbolism and reverence, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has once again conferred the prestigious Doctor of Letters (DLitt) degree upon the Dalai Lama, 69 years after it honoured the Tibetan spiritual leader similarly in 1956. On the occasion of his 90th birthday, a fresh copy of the honorary degree, lost during the Tibetan uprising, was presented to the Dalai Lama on Sunday. The BHU's acting vice-chancellor professor Sanjay Kumar handed over the degree to the ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 6 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday extended his warm wishes to the Tibetan community and the people of India on the occasion of the 90th birthday of His Holiness Dalai Lama. On the occasion, Chief Minister Dhami announced that the Buddha Temple road would be widened and a tin shed would be constructed at the Tibetan crematorium. The Chief Minister said, 'His Holiness the Dalai Lama has shown the world the path of peace, non-vi ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 6 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday extended his warm wishes to the Tibetan community and the people of India on the occasion of the 90th birthday of His Holiness Dalai Lama. On the occasion, Chief Minister Dhami announced that the Buddha Temple road would be widened and a tin shed would be constructed at the Tibetan crematorium. The Chief Minister said, 'His Holiness the Dalai Lama has shown the world the path of peace, non-vi ...Read More >
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 6 (ANI): Hollywood actor Richard Gere who on Sunday joined in the 90th birthday celebrations of the 14th Dalai Lama in Dharamshala termed the Tibetan spiritual leader as a 'selfless' human being. Practising Buddhist and actor Richard Gere praised the Dalai Lama for his teachings and wisdom while addressing the attendees at the Tibetan spiritual leader's birthday celebration. 'We have never seen a human being like him who completely embodies selfless ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 6 (PTI) Marking his 90th birthday, publishing house Westland Books on Sunday announced a new biography of the 14th Dalai Lama. Written by senior journalist and author Arvind Yadav, "Eternal Light: The Life and Times of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama", scheduled to be released in September, chronicles the pivotal moments of the Dalai Lama's remarkable life -- from his childhood in Amdo and recognition as the 14th Dalai Lama, to the Chinese occupation of Tibet, his exile, and his ...Read More >
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 6 (ANI): Hollywood actor Richard Gere who on Sunday joined in the 90th birthday celebrations of the 14th Dalai Lama in Dharamshala termed the Tibetan spiritual leader as a 'selfless' human being. Practising Buddhist and actor Richard Gere praised the Dalai Lama for his teachings and wisdom while addressing the attendees at the Tibetan spiritual leader's birthday celebration. 'We have never seen a human being like him who completely embodies selfless ...Read More >
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 6 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday noted that the Dalai Lama's message of inner peace even holds greater relevance in today's world torn apart by conflict and polarisation. At the 90th birthday celebrations of the 14th Dalai Lama, CM Khandu recalled the Dalai Lama's visits to the State and said, 'His holiness has visited Arunachal Pradesh several times and left a lasting mark on our cultural and spiritual fabric... His te ...Read More >
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 6 (ANI): Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, speaking at the 90th birthday celebrations of the 14th Dalai Lama at Tsuglagkhang temple in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, praised the spiritual leader's global influence. Rijiju called him a 'living bridge between ancient wisdom and the modern world,' pledging to follow his decisions and traditions, honouring his presence in India. Rijiju said, 'Your holiness, you are more than a spiritual leader. You are a liv ...Read More >
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 6 (ANI): Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan on Sunday extended birthday greetings to the Tibetan Spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Addressing the event celebrating the Dalai Lama's birthday here, the Union Minister said that a multi-disciplinary centre (Dalai Lama Centre) based on the Nalanda tradition is being built in Bihar's Bodh Gaya to promote the fusion of Tibetan and Indian ancient wisdom. The Dalai Lama Centre ...Read More >
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 6 (ANI): 'Norman' fame actor Richard Gere attended the 90th birthday celebrations of the Tibetan spiritual leader, 14th Dalai Lama, at Dharamshala on Sunday. On this occasion, the Hollywood actor Richard Gere, who is also a practising Buddhist, met the 14th Dalai Lama and received blessings from the Tibetan spiritual leader. He kissed the Dalai Lama's hand in admiration and respect as he bowed down to the Tibetan spiritual leader. The actor was seen ...Read More >
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 6 (ANI): At the 90th birthday celebrations of the 14th Dalai Lama held at the Tsuglagkhang temple in Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh, with Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh and other dignitaries The dignitaries seated on the dais along with the Tibetan spiritual leader included Hollywood actor Richard Gere. Tibetan and Indian national anthems.were played on the occasion. Monks, devotees, and international guests gathered f ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 6 (ANI): Tibetan Buddhist monks living in exile offered special prayers at the Dorjidak Monastery near Shimla at Panthaghati on Sunday morning to mark the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. The occasion was marked by solemn rituals, long-life prayers, and symbolic offerings led by a young boy monk, Nawang Tashi Rapten, recognised as the reincarnation of the Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche, the head of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism. The b ...Read More >
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 6 (ANI): 'Norman' fame actor Richard Gere attended the 90th birthday celebrations of the Tibetan spiritual leader, 14th Dalai Lama, at Dharamshala on Sunday. On this occasion, the Hollywood actor Richard Gere, who is also a practising Buddhist, met the 14th Dalai Lama and received blessings from the Tibetan spiritual leader. He kissed the Dalai Lama's hand in admiration and respect as he bowed down to the Tibetan spiritual leader. The actor was seen ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 6 (ANI): Tibetan Buddhist monks living in exile offered special prayers at the Dorjidak Monastery near Shimla at Panthaghati on Sunday morning to mark the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. The occasion was marked by solemn rituals, long-life prayers, and symbolic offerings led by a young boy monk, Nawang Tashi Rapten, recognised as the reincarnation of the Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche, the head of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism. The b ...Read More >
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 6 (ANI): At the 90th birthday celebrations of the 14th Dalai Lama held at the Tsuglagkhang temple in Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh, with Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh and other dignitaries The dignitaries seated on the dais along with the Tibetan spiritual leader included Hollywood actor Richard Gere. Tibetan and Indian national anthems.were played on the occasion. Monks, devotees, and international guests gathered f ...Read More >
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 6 (ANI): At the 90th birthday celebrations of the 14th Dalai Lama held at the Tsuglagkhang temple in Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh, with Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh and other dignitaries The dignitaries seated on the dais along with the Tibetan spiritual leader included Hollywood actor Richard Gere. Also Read | 'Immortal Son of Nation': PM Narendra Modi Pays Tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on His Birth Anniversary ...Read More >
Noida, Jul 4 (PTI) Police arrested three accused on Friday night for allegedly 'digitally arresting' a elderly woman advocate living in the Gautam Buddha Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh and defrauding her of more than Rs 3.29 crore, an official said. According to an official of the Cyber Crime Police Station, Hemantika Vahi, in her complaint filed on Tuesday, alleged that on June 10, she received a phone call where the caller informed that that four bank accounts had been opened using her Aadha ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India] July 4 (ANI): Union Minister Rajnath Singh participated in the 128th birth anniversary celebration of Alluri Sitarama Raju. The Defence Minister arrived in Hyderabad for the celebrations this afternoon, accompanied by Union Ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and G. Kishan Reddy. Singh addressed a gathering and paid tribute to the great freedom fighter. 'I bow in deep reverence to the great warrior who dedicated every moment of his life to the nation. I truly belie ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India] July 4 (ANI): Union Minister Rajnath Singh participated in the 128th birth anniversary celebration of Alluri Sitarama Raju. The Defence Minister arrived in Hyderabad for the celebrations this afternoon, accompanied by Union Ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and G. Kishan Reddy. Singh addressed a gathering and paid tribute to the great freedom fighter. 'I bow in deep reverence to the great warrior who dedicated every moment of his life to the nation. I truly belie ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): The spiritual head of Ajmer Dargah, Hazrat Dewan Syed Zainul Abedin Sahab, on Friday said that the Dalai Lama has the 'full and unquestionable right' to declare his successor, according to an official release issued on the occasion of the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. On the auspicious occasion, Hazrat Dewan Syed Zainul Abedin Sahab extended heartfelt greetings and conveyed his blessings for the long life and continued good health of the rev ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India] July 4 (ANI): Union Minister Rajnath Singh participated in the 128th birth anniversary celebration of Alluri Sitarama Raju. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi Conferred With 'The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago' During Ceremonial Event at President's House in Port of Spain (See Pics and Videos). The Defence Minister arrived in Hyderabad for the celebrations this afternoon, accompanied by Union Ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and G. Kishan Reddy. Singh add ...Read More >
DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) -- The Dalai Lama has often called himself a simple monk, but millions of his Tibetan Buddhist followers have worshipped him for decades as a near deity. They also see him as the face of Tibet's aspirations for greater autonomy, but have for years wrestled with the idea that he might be the last person to hold the role. He put that speculation to rest Wednesday, just days before he turns 90 on Sunday. There will be a successor after his death, he announced, and the Dala ...Read More >
DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) -- The Dalai Lama has often called himself a simple monk, but millions of his Tibetan Buddhist followers have worshipped him for decades as a near deity. They also see him as the face of Tibet's aspirations for greater autonomy, but have for years wrestled with the idea that he might be the last person to hold the role. He put that speculation to rest Wednesday, just days before he turns 90 on Sunday. There will be a successor after his death, he announced, and the Dala ...Read More >
MUMBAI - India's regulator has restrained Jane Street Group from accessing the local securities market, dealing a severe hit to the US trading firm that generated more than US$2.3 billion (S$2.9 billion) in net revenue from equity derivatives in the South Asian nation in 2024. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) said it would seize 48.4 billion rupees (S$722 million) from Jane Street, which it claimed is the total amount of unlawful gains made by the fund, according to the order. ...Read More >
New Delhi: A day after the 14th Dalai Lama announced his succession plan, India on Thursday said the next Tibetan spiritual leader would be "chosen only by the present one and with the established conventions"-- a move seen as an apparent snub to China. Beijing has insisted that any future heir of the Dalai Lama must receive its seal of approval. Talking to reporters in New Delhi, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju noted that the Dalai Lama is the "most important and defining institution" for the Budd ...Read More >
Accra/New Delhi, July 3 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid homage at the mausoleum of Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's founding president and a revered leader of the African independence movement, in Accra.PM Modi said in a post on X: "In Accra, paid homage to Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. He was a visionary statesman whose thoughts and ideals guide several people. He devoted himself towards the well-being of people of Ghana."The MEA spokesperson said in a post: "Honouring Dr. Kwame Nkrumah's lasting co ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 2: The quiet Himalayan town of Dharamshala, has transformed into a hub of spiritual festivity this week as the Dalai Lama, the exiled spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, marks his 90th birthday om July 6. The celebrations, which began yesterday in accordance with the Tibetan lunar calendar, will culminate on July 6, his official birthday. Thousands of guests, and devotees, including senior ministers, Buddhist monks from across the globe, and international supporters, have gather ...Read More >
MCLEOD GANJ, India: The Dalai Lama said Wednesday that the 600-year-old Tibetan spiritual institution would continue after his death, reassuring Buddhist followers around the globe and saying his office "exclusively" would name his successor, even as China insisted it would. Followers of the Dalai Lama laud his tireless campaign for greater autonomy for Tibet, a vast high-altitude plateau in China about the size of South Africa. It is a landmark decision for Tibetans, many of whom had feared a ...Read More >
INDIA - The Dalai Lama said Wednesday that the 600-year-old Tibetan spiritual institution would continue after his death, reassuring Buddhist followers around the globe and saying his office "exclusively" would name his successor, even as China insisted it would. Followers of the Dalai Lama laud his tireless campaign for greater autonomy for Tibet, a vast high-altitude plateau in China about the size of South Africa. It is a landmark decision for Tibetans, many of whom had feared a future with ...Read More >
Guwahati, Jul 1 (PTI) Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia on Tuesday maintained that Congress members were behaving like "overground Maoists" in the state, as he lashed out at the opposition party a day after its supporters purportedly hurled a water bottle at the chief minister's convoy. The ruling party also staged protests across the state, including Guwahati, demanding exemplary punishment against the culprits. A water bottle was purportedly hurled at the convoy of Chief Minister Himanta Bisw ...Read More >
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