India-Nepal re-look ties

Nepal is the birthplace of Lord Buddha and India is where Buddhism was born. But Hinduism, the dominant religion in both nations, has been the more prominent link between both.

Updated on: Mar 28, 2011, 01:50:07 IST

Hindustan Times | By Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu

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Nepal is the birthplace of Lord Buddha and India is where Buddhism was born. But Hinduism, the dominant religion in both nations, has been the more prominent link between both.

Now, a fresh effort is underway to re-look at the historical ties between Nepal and India through the prism of Buddhism. A three-day international conference that started on Sunday hopes to do this.

“This conference will focus on the role of Buddhism and its impact on the cultural bonding between both countries,” said Yogeshwar Verma, deputy director general of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).

The conference is being jointly organised by ICCR and Centre for Nepal and Asian Studies of Tribhuwan University, Kathmandu.

Titled Buddhism: Traditional Practices and Pluralistic Innovation, the conference will also delve into plurality of Buddhist sects in India and Nepal.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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