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Maura Moynihan is an author and Tibet expert who has worked with Tibetan refugees in India for many years

The Leon Levy Centre helps students learn condition assessment, technical imaging, environmental monitoring, bio-deterioration of the heritage sites. (Photo: Neil Greentree)

Keeping India's history alive and its rich heritage thriving

Recently Liz Moynihan completed her 41st trip to the subcontinent; her mission was to disseminate art conservation...

19 April 2018 2:17 AM IST

In this file photo, mourners hold aloft pictures of the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej as people gather to commemorate his birthday on top of Bhumibol Bridge in Bangkok. (Photo: AFP)

Thailand: A Ramakien for King's Day

The 20th century was a disaster for Buddhism, as millions in Asia were slaughtered by communist regimes.

15 Dec 2017 12:33 AM IST

Thailands King Maha Vajiralongkorn takes part in the funeral of late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Bangkok, Thailand.

Dance, theatre, jazz mark final adieu to Thais' King of Hearts

Phra Meru, the celestial vessel, gleamed in the twilight haze as Lord Indra withheld the rain.

2 Nov 2017 2:33 AM IST

A Thai mourner poses for a photograph while paying tribute in front of a portrait of late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej close to the Grand Palace in Bangkok. (Photo: AP)

Thais to bid Bhumibol farewell amid replica of Vedic universe

Next week hundreds of musicians and dancers will enact King Bhumibol's favourite episodes of Khon, the royal masked...

23 Oct 2017 12:32 AM IST

Large crowds of people paying tribute to late King Bhumibol

For Thais, a year of mourning for a much-loved King will end today

On the evening of October 5, I went to the Grand Palace for the last day for mourners to bid farewell to the King.

13 Oct 2017 12:23 AM IST

A woman reacts to being soaked in water during Songkran, or the Thai New Year, celebrations on Khaosan Road in Bangkok on April 14.

Seeds of India in the rich soil of Thai magic and folklore

Songkran derives from the Sanskrit word Samkranti, astrological passage', which denotes transformation.

19 April 2017 1:23 AM IST

A file photo of Thailands King Bhumibol Adulyadej. (Photo: AP)

A fitting tribute to Thailand's much-loved King Bhumibol

Buddhism, India's gift to Thailand, and to the world, once more reveals its phenomenal power of adaptation in the 21st...

6 Feb 2017 12:51 AM IST

Mahouts lead 11 white elephants to kneel in front of the Grand Palace in honour of Thailands King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Bangkok, Thailand on November 8. (Photo: AP)

Grief unites Thailand as it honours late King Bhumibol

Thai newspapers are running out of stock, printing special editions with archival photographs.

25 Nov 2016 2:01 AM IST