Some scholars call them nonsectarian symbols promoting an ethical notion of rulership. Ashoka might have wanted to present himself in his newly chastened state by aligning himself with the ...

Ashoka symbolizes one of India's great ages. After years of brutal rule and the bloody Battle of Kalinga, Ashoka felt tremendous regret for the violence he wrought upon his enemies. He converted ...

The BJP has filed a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission regarding the alleged forced removal of religious ...

Yet, their legacies diverge sharply: Ashoka is seen as a symbol of peace, while Aurangzeb is cast's as a tyrant. This article ...

Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka has approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), alleging violation of religious freedom during the recently held Common Entrance ...