Government to issue commemorative coins honoring Prof MS Swaminathan and 'Make-in-India' program, showcasing achievements and contributions to India's growth.

Rich in history and places associated with the life of the enlightened soul, Bihar is a treasure trove for those who want an ...

The 60-foot pillar on which the Lion Capital of Ashoka was installed was actually the chimney of the old Public Works Department (PWD) workshop that existed there in the 1950s.

Among the great artistic objects found by chance, one must include the Ashokan Lion Capital at the Archaeological Museum of Sarnath in northern India. Several miles away, on the Ganges, lies the ...

This fragment comes from one of the pillars erected throughout India by the Emperor Ashoka around 240 BC. The type of writing used for the inscription is known as 'Brahmi' and forms the basis for ...

Bet you didn’t know these facts about the Pillars of Ashoka Ashoka Maurya was the grandson of the great Indian emperor, Chandragupta Maurya. After the loss of over a 100,000 people in the war of ...

The open-mouthed lion with exposed fangs and furrowed brow is majestic, strong and has a gentle elegance. It is one of 19 pillars that still stand today. Ashoka, the third king of the Mauryan ...

A five-metre-high Ashoka Pillar now stands at a monastery located midway between Sydney and Canberra.

Visitors from across the globe will be introduced to the iconic Ashoka Pillar, inscribed with the Prayag Prashasti of Emperor Samudragupta, showcasing the rich heritage and enduring legacy of ...

Off Centre Why Ashoka, the emperor of India who inspired the symbols of new republic, is still worth reading His ideas were very influential for the generation of Indian leaders who produced the ...