DARK SECRETS: Rajgir | Vintage Vibes

A baby cried, a tea seller offered one glass of milk, and a 35-year tradition began: How a small act of kindness in Bihar became a family mission

A Bihar tea stall offers free milk to babies up to 18 months old, continuing a compassionate initiative that began more than 30 years ago. Shravan Kumar started the service after seeing a hungry infant near his stall, and his brother, Ranjit Kumar, has carried on the tradition for decades.…

The Economic Times · Sep 17

The Buddhist Circuit: Sarnath, Kushinagar and Shravasti With Real Timings and Itinerary Tips

Start at Varanasi, Not Bodh GayaMost people building this circuit assume Bodh Gaya in Bihar is the logical starting point. It is the most important site in Buddhism, the place of the Enlightenment, but it is not the most logical entry into the UP leg of the circuit. If you…

Times Life · Sep 10

After Bodh Gaya, the Buddha's Pilgrimage Story Lives On in Vaishali and Kesaria, Bihar

The City That Loved Him FirstVaishali loved the Buddha before the world had decided what to make of him. The Licchavis, the republic's ruling clan, whose democratic assembly system scholars still cite as one of antiquity's most organised, followed him in such numbers when he left for the last time…

Times Life · Sep 10

Deepika stars as India retain women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey title with win over China

NEW DELHI: Young forward Deepika emerged as the standout performer, scoring a brilliant reverse hit goal that helped India secure their women's Asian Champions Trophy title with a 1-0 victory over Olympic silver medallists China in an intense final in Rajgir, Bihar on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Nov 20, 2024

India beat Japan 2-0 to set up Women's Asian Champions Trophy final with China

RAJGIR: Japanese goalkeeper Yu Kudo put up a superlative performance during their semifinal tie against India at the Asian Champions Trophy. Yet, it was the hosts who had the last laugh as they beat the world No. 11 side 2-0 at the Rajgir Sports Complex on Tuesday in front of…

The Times of India · Nov 19, 2024

India beat heavyweights China 3-0 in Women's Asian Champions Trophy

RAJGIR: Fans came in numbers and filled the stadium at Rajgir Sports Complex to its brim on Saturday hoping to see an Indian victory in the Asian Champions Trophy against world No. 6 China, who had won a silver at the Paris Olympics. And the hosts did not disappoint.

The Times of India · Nov 16, 2024

Malaysia fight for 1st win of campaign; China beat Japan 2-1 in Women’s Asian Champions Trophy

RAJGIR: Malaysia grabbed their first win of the 2024 Women’s Asian Champions Trophy after they beat South Korea 2-1 in the opening encounter of the third day of the tournament at the Rajgir Sports Complex on Thursday.

The Times of India · Nov 14, 2024

India march on with 13-0 thrashing of Thailand in Women's Asian Champions Trophy

RAJGIR: Deepika on Thursday evening showed her class as she scored five goals to help India thrash a hapless Thailand 13-0 in the Asian Champions Trophy in front of a packed stadium at Rajgir Sports Complex here on Thursday evening.

The Times of India · Nov 14, 2024

India look to carry winning momentum against Thailand in Women's Asian Champions Trophy

RAJGIR: On Tuesday evening, Deepika finally found herself smiling and celebrating after scoring two goals against South Korea – including the winner – in their second game of the Asian Champions Trophy being held at the Rajgir Sports Complex from Nov 11-20.

The Times of India · Nov 13, 2024

ACT heralds new chapter in Bihar sports

RAJGIR: It's not every day that one gets a chance to coach the national team in an international tournament being hosted in his or her state. But that's exactly what's going to happen when the Indian team, coached by Harendra Singh, takes the field against Malaysia in the Asian Champions…

The Times of India · Nov 11, 2024