Bollywood is having a moment on social media. If you’ve been on Instagram or TikTok of late, chances are high that you’ve either scrolled past or watched at least one video of users trying the ...

One of the most venerated Buddhist sites in Sri Lanka, the Sri Maha Bodhi tree in Anuradhapura The original tree at Buddhagaya was destroyed in the 34th year of King Asoka’s reign, about 15 years ...

According to the Mahavamsa, Asoka sent Arhat Mahinda to Sri Lanka, and other missionaries to several other regions including "Suvannabhumi" (present Southeast Asia). The edicts of Asoka though, do not ...