Led by Germany, Western nations realising 'universal significance' of Sanskrit

IANS | August 23, 2025 5:17 PM

Berlin/New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Sanskrit, one of the world's oldest languages that has long occupied a central role in the intellectual and spiritual traditions of India, is now finding new relevance not only in its homeland, but also in Western nations like Germany, the United States, and the United Kingdom, a report highlighted on Saturday.

Tamil Nadu: Thousands flock to Viluppuram’s Angalamman temple for Swing festival

IANS | August 23, 2025 11:50 AM

Viluppuram (Tamil Nadu), Aug 23 (IANS) The Arulmigu Angalamman Temple in Melmalayanur, Viluppuram district, witnessed a grand celebration of the Swing Festival (Unjal Utsavam) on Saturday, coinciding with the new Moon day in the Tamil month of Avani. The event drew thousands of devotees from across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, and Puducherry.

Uttar Pradesh: Women of Self-Help Groups send swadeshi 'rakhis' to soldiers in Jaunpur

IANS | August 8, 2025 3:45 PM

Jaunpur, Aug 8 (IANS) Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to embrace swadeshi, women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in rural Jaunpur on Friday have stepped forward to craft colourful, indigenous 'rakhis' for this year's festival of Raksha Bandhan. These handmade creations will not only grace the wrists of brothers across the country but will also be sent to soldiers serving at the nation’s borders.