Melbourne, Aug 7 (IANS) Consul General of India in Melbourne Sushil Kumar met Australian National University's former professor Peter Friedlander on Thursday and gave him the reward money for his article in a quarterly magazine, 'Gagananchal Visheshank', which is published by the Indian Council for Cultural Research (ICCR).
Gandhinagar, Aug 4 (IANS) Gujarat will celebrate World Sanskrit Day with a three-day festival from August 6 to 8, featuring a Sanskrit Gaurav Yatra (Pride Parade), Sambhashan Divas (Spoken Sanskrit Day), and Sahitya Divas (Literature Day). The events will coincide with the larger Sanskrit Week observed across India, culminating in World Sanskrit Day on August 9.
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) In the heart of India's cultural capital, Kashi (Varanasi), a silent revolution is unfolding, powered by the vision of 'Local to Vocal' championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Varanasi, Aug 1 (IANS) A day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to his parliamentary constituency, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in Varanasi on Friday evening and offered prayers at two of the city's most revered shrines — the Kaal Bhairav temple and the Kashi Vishwanath temple.
Varanasi, July 30 (IANS) As Raksha Bandhan is almost here, sisters across the nation are busy preparing rakhis for their brothers. In a heartwarming and symbolic gesture, Muslim women in Varanasi on Wednesday have created special rakhis themed around 'Operation Sindoor' and sent them to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to express gratitude and solidarity.
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the return of the sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha to India after 127 years, terming it a moment of immense pride and joy for the nation.
Rome, July 29 (IANS) A statue of Maharshi Valmiki, the revered sage who authored the epic Ramayana in Sanskrit, was unveiled at Camporotondo in Italy, by the Indian Ambassador of India to Italy, Vani Rao, and Mayor Massimiliano Micucci.
New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) In a world filled with distractions and entertainment overload, inculcating cultural values in children is both a challenge and necessity.
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Devotees across the country thronged Lord Shiva temples with deep devotion and enthusiasm on the third Sawan Somwar, offering Jalabhishek and prayers.
Chennai, July 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday offered prayers at the ancient Shiva temple of Gangaikonda Cholapuram in Tamil Nadu and also announced that grand statues of Chola emperors Rajaraja Chola and Rajendra Chola will be erected to honour their contributions to Indian history and culture.
