This disapproval turned into a tidal wave on May 5, two days before the planned auction, with the intervention of the Indian ...

Life at sea was “like being in prison, with a chance of drowning”, 18th-century English writer Samuel Johnson reckoned.

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Hong Kong’s most iconic symbol, the Big Buddha, took nearly 12 years to complete. This majestic 34-meter-tall statue captivates visitors from afar. To reach this monumental masterpiece, you’ll climb ...

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Neha Dhupia had an amazing family trip in Hong Kong ... the majestic Big Buddha. The sightseeing was simply breathtaking!" The Big Buddha refers to the largest sitting Buddha statue, situated ...

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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big ... Buddha, Mauryan Empire, Ashokan Era, circa 240-200 BCE”, were set to be a centrepiece of a two-week series of Sotheby’s auctions in Hong ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech ... for auction by Sotheby’s Hong Kong on 7 May, include gemstones and ritual items associated with Buddha. The Ministry of Culture ...

To some, Buddha's Birthday is just another public holiday on the calendar, but to many others, Buddha’s Birthday is a deeply meaningful celebration – but what is it really all about?

Ngong Ping village, Tian Tan Buddha Statue ... Monastery and the Big Buddha himself. Despite being mobbed with tourists even in the quiet months, both promise serenity compared to the hustle and ...

“Hong Kong offers something for everyone ... and Angad’s trip was visiting Tian Tan Buddha, also known as the Big Buddha, perched atop a lotus on Lantau Island. This majestic statue is surrounded by ...