For many Bhutanese pilgrims, the journey begins at the Sri Dalada Maligawa, or Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, in Kandy. This UNESCO World Heritage Site houses a revered relic of the Buddha’s tooth, ...

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Today we celebrate the 77th Independence Day.  Independence for the Dominion of Ceylon came on 1948. Since then, Sri ...

Its narrow streets are lined with traditional shophouses, temples, and bustling markets. The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple is a must-visit for its sacred relic and serene atmosphere. Little India ...

Centuries-old stone Buddha statues and precious jewelries repatriated by the Dutch government to its former colony are on ...

Stunning discoveries and fresh breakthroughs in DNA analysis are changing our understanding of our own evolution and offering a new picture of the "other humans" that our ancestors met across Europe ...

With Jules Verne reporting a sharp rise in Sri Lanka bookings, our writer gives a taste of what to expect on the operator’s ...

In search of Buddhist conscience (Baudha Hurdasakshiya Soya) by Laleen Jayamanne and Namika Raby “People were nourished by ...

Centuries-old stone Buddha statues and precious jewelries repatriated ... Belgium returned a gold-capped tooth belonging to the slain Congolese independence hero Patrice Lumumba.

The cherished pizzeria, a staple in Iowa City since 1999, is returning to downtown for the first time in 11 years — this time ...