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Only Dalai Lama can decide his successor, says India

Jul 4, 2025 - 3:57 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

New Delhi (TIP)- In a terse message to China, India asserted on Thursday, July 3, that the right to pick the 14th Dalai Lama’s successor rests with the incumbent and the institution, a day after […]

Odisha: A journey through history, culture, tradition and architecture

Dec 31, 2024 - 7:47 am EST @theindpanorama 0

Odisha’s history, culture, tradition, and architecture are intertwined in a rich tapestry that reflects its ancient glory and resilience. From the grandeur of the Kalinga Empire to the magnificence of the Jagannath Temple and the […]

Bhubaneswar: The Temple City and venue of 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Dec 31, 2024 - 7:45 am EST @theindpanorama 0

Bhubaneswar, famously known as the Temple City of India, is a harmonious blend of ancient heritage and modern urbanization. Located in Odisha, Bhubaneswar’s unique identity stems from its status as a repository of Indian temple […]

US Congress recognizes two Indian spiritual leaders for their contributions towards global peace

Sep 30, 2023 - 6:27 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The US Congress has recognized two Indian spiritual leaders, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Acharya Lokesh Muni, for their efforts towards global peace and harmony. “With his message of peace and commitment […]

IUDF opposes dividing the Indian American community by Hindutva groups

Dec 10, 2019 - 9:42 am EST @theindpanorama 1

NEW YORK (TIP): The Indo-US Democracy Foundation (IUDF), a newly formed think tank, deplores the attack on elected representatives in the U.S. by a cadre of people belonging to the Hindutva group, who support ideologies […]

Shen Yun: The Stunning Theatrical Extravaganza

May 19, 2017 - 7:49 pm EDT @theindpanorama 1

By Mabel Pais NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Preity Uupula, a former Miss India International, said of Shen Yun, “The energy was very powerful in the room. (For) some of the pieces, I just closed my eyes and I felt […]

PM Modi in Lanka to re-emphasise traditional Buddhist connect

May 13, 2017 - 8:22 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

PM Modi in Lanka to re-emphasise traditional Buddhist connect NEW DELHI/COLOMBO (TIP):Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Colombo on May 11 on a two-day visit which is mainly aimed at reinforcing the traditional connect between India and Sri Lanka at […]

Thaye Dorje (upper left) and Rinchen Yangzom (lower left) were married in a private ceremony in Delhi. (Picture courtesy:Karmapa.org)

Tibetan lama gives up monkhood to marry childhood friend

Mar 31, 2017 - 4:49 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NEW DELHI (TIP): A senior Tibetan lama based in India, who is one of the claimants to the title of Karmapa Lama, has married a childhood friend and abandoned monkhood, his office announced on Marck […]

July 4th, India and the USA

Jul 2, 2016 - 6:32 am EDT Mike Ghouse 0

Upon declaration of our independence on July 4, 1776, the first three states in the world to recognize the sovereignty of the United States were; the Kings of Dutch Republic, Morocco and Mysore (India). According to […]

ARCHITECT OF INDIA’S CONSTITUTION DR. BHIMRAO AMBEDKAR

Jan 22, 2016 - 7:47 pm EST @theindpanorama 0

Dr B R Ambedkar, popularly known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, was one of the architects of the Indian Constitution. He was a well-known politician and an eminent jurist. Ambedkar’s efforts to eradicate the social evils like untouchablity […]

A Pluralist’s Republic Day Message to Indian Americans

Jan 22, 2016 - 12:01 am EST Mike Ghouse 7

I am proud of the pluralistic ethos of my motherland, India and my homeland, America. It is a pleasure to call both the nations, “God’s own countries.” Let me explain why, and make a few […]

Why is the Cow a Political Animal?

Oct 9, 2015 - 7:18 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Vinoba Bhave said, ” We stand on the shoulders of our ancestors so we can see much further than they saw, not be limited by their limitations.” Chaturvedi said the most appealing explanation he found for […]

2000-year-old Ashoka stupa restored in China

Sep 18, 2015 - 7:42 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

NANGCHEN (TIP): A 2000-year-old lost stupa, one of the 19 built with Lord Buddha’s relics sent by Emperor Ashoka to China, has been renovated and restored with religious rites by an Indian monk in this […]

GANGTOK: A FRIENDLY HILL STATION

May 22, 2015 - 4:57 pm EDT @theindpanorama 0

Wreathed in clouds, Gangtok, the capital city of Sikkim is located on a ridge at a height of 5500 feet. With a spectacular view of the Khangchendzonga, the town provides the perfect base for travel through […]

BUDDHA JAYANTI

May 22, 2015 - 10:03 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Buddha Jayanti, also known as Buddha Purnima, celebrates the birthday of Lord Buddha. It also commemorates his enlightenment and death. It’s the most sacred Buddhist festival. Buddhists regard Lumbini (which is now part of Nepal) to […]

By 2050, Hindus will become the world’s third largest population: Study

Apr 3, 2015 - 11:01 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

WASHINGTON (TIP): Hindus will become the world’s third largest population by 2050, while India will overtake Indonesia as the country with the largest Muslim population according to a new study. According to the Pew Research […]

Mummified 200-year-old monk found in Mongolia in ‘very deep meditation’: Buddhist academic

Feb 6, 2015 - 9:35 am EST @theindpanorama 0

MANGOLIA (TIP): A Buddhist academic has said a 200-year-old mummified monk discovered in Mongolia may not be dead but in a “very deep meditation”. The preserved body was discovered in the lotus position, covered […]

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Communist officials in Tibet punished for helping Dalai Lama

Jan 31, 2015 - 3:47 am EST @theindpanorama 0

BEIJING (TIP): Investigators have found that 15 Communist Party officials in Tibet joined underground Tibetan independence organizations, provided intelligence to the Dalai Lama and his supporters or participated in activities deemed harmful to China‘s security, […]

DEEPAVALI, THE ‘FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS’

Oct 25, 2014 - 4:11 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

Deepavali or Diwali period is celebrated universally by Indians residing globally. It has significance to all major religions of India. Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya from 14 years exile along with wife Sita, brother Lakshman, […]

VARANASI

Oct 17, 2014 - 6:34 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

THE ABODE OF LORD SHIVA AND PARVATI The land of Varanasi (Kashi) has been the famous pilgrimage spot for Hindus for ages. The holy city is situated on the banks of the river Ganges in […]

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INDIA’S ELECTION: Gujarat Model of Development Vs. Nation’s Conscience

May 9, 2014 - 7:33 am EDT @theindpanorama 0

The author is saddened at the turn of events in the 2014 elections. He fears the heterogeneity of the nation will receive a hard kick if Narendra Modi led BJP came to power. “It is […]

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