India, we all know has been the cradle for many religions and cultures. People from the world over have come to our country seeking spiritual enlightenment and knowledge of the Almighty. Gautam Buddha ...

On my last day in Varanasi, I embarked on a street food tour exploring the city's famous dishes. We began at one of the ghats ...

Chaukhandi stupa is said to be originally established by Emperor Ashoka during his reign. He built it in the 5th century when he started following Buddhism. The attic situated on an octagonal tower ...

In March 2019, the Kashi Vishwanath Dham project was launched by PM Modi. (Reuters image) Narendra Modi Kashi Varanasi visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Varanasi today. PM Modi is ...

Rediff readers shared these interesting #India-Photos from their travels. You can share yours too. Syed Kashif visited the mausoleum of Tipu Sultan in Mysore and sent us this photograph. Bikramjit Roy ...

Sarnath is well connected with Varanasi by road and rail. The closest airport is at Varanasi too. Here is how to reach Sarnath: The Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is the nearest airport to ...

Dhamek Stupa is one of the most important sights in Sarnath and its mostly due to its antiquity and significance of being the exact spot of Buddha’s first sermon. Situated near the main chowk of ...

New Delhi, March 12: The Archaeological Survey of India has resumed excavation at Sarnath, the site of Buddha’s first sermon, after over 80 years. The ASI decided to revisit the site, near Varanasi, ...