Rio de Janeiro, July 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a unique and spiritually charged welcome as he arrived in Rio de Janeiro for the 17th BRICS Summit where a local musical ensemble performed the revered Sanskrit mantra “Om Gan Ganpataye Namah”.
Puri, July 5 (IANS) The holy town of Puri is witnessing the divine return of the lords as part of the Bahuda Yatra, marking the conclusion of the annual Rath Yatra festival.
Varanasi, July 5 (IANS) With the auspicious month of Sawan set to begin on July 11, preparations at Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple are in full swing. Anticipating an overwhelming turnout, the temple administration estimates that 1.5 crore devotees may visit Kashi this year to seek blessings from Baba Vishwanath.
Jakarta, July 4 (IANS) Over 400 people attended the screening of powerful Indian classical dance drama 'Shiva Tandava' at the 47th Bali Art Festival in Indonesia, on Friday.
Port of Spain, July 4 (IANS) India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal delivered a heartfelt statement in Port of Spain on Friday, highlighting the historic significance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Trinidad and Tobago and said that the visit marks a renewed commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.
Accra, July 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented several gifts, including beautiful sculptures from India, handicrafts, and other exquisite items, to the President of Ghana, his spouse, the country's Vice-President and Ghanaian Parliament Speaker during his two-day visit to the African nation which concluded on Thursday.
Accra, July 3 (IANS) Showcasing their love for India and Indian culture, two members of Ghana's Parliament wore Indian attire as Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a historic speech at the esteemed house on Thursday.
Puri, June 30 (IANS) The sacred Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri continues to transform the spiritual landscape of India, drawing millions of devotees from across the country and around the world. But in 2025, this grand celebration of faith took on a deeper resonance—a powerful confluence of devotion, service, and social responsibility.
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Be it creating the world's tallest statue of Lord Shiva in Rajasthan, sculpting the intricate 'Samudra Manthan' inside the new Parliament building, the Namo Ghat in Varanasi, the multi-layered statue of B.R. Ambedkar, and the only statue of Nishad Raj alongside Lord Ram (Shringverpur in Uttar Pradesh); for artist Naresh Kumar Kumawat, who has created more than 3,000 sculptures, with hundreds across 80 countries, innovation and an aspiration to merge heritage with modernity has always been a priority.
Imphal, June 29 (IANS) Renowned Manipuri classical dancer and Padma Shri recipient Thiyam Suryamukhi Devi breathed her last after a prolonged illness on Sunday at her residence at Keishampat in Imphal West district.
