Dr Ravia Gupta, Dr Smruti Smita Mohapatra “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it ...

Indian architecture has had a profound influence on Chinese architecture, thanks to centuries of cultural and spiritual ...

After unearthing a rare collection of highly prized Silk Road artefacts, a family in the Himalayas has opened a museum ...

I embarked on a journey to Pakistan that held a deep personal significance. This voyage, which encompassed four cities, ...

Lunar New Year traditions vary greatly among countries or territories covered by Radio Free Asia and its affiliate, BenarNews ...

Isolated in the middle of the desert or atop a remote outcropping, these settlements appear like surreal visions sitting in ...

The Mo'er Temple site is one of the most remarkable archaeological spots on the candidate list as it reveals the Buddhist exchanges along the ancient Silk Road. The site boasts a Buddhist stupa in ...

Following the old Silk Road, Hussain and I snaked our way up the Suru Valley towards the isolated Buddhist kingdom of Zanskar. Turning a corner, I saw three elderly women walking beneath the ...

A group of lion dancers in Louisville is melding tradition with modernity. They’ll be performing to celebrate the start of ...

Buddhism, which originated in India in the 5th century BCE, traveled along the Silk Road and maritime routes, influencing vast swathes of Asia. Dalrymple highlights the role of Buddhism in shaping ...