Gates of Rudranath Temple open amid chants of ‘Har Har Mahadev’

IANS | May 18, 2026 3:07 PM

Chamoli, May 18 (IANS) The gates of the world-renowned Rudranath Temple in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, revered as the Fourth Kedar, were opened on Monday for devotees amid elaborate Vedic rituals, chanting of mantras, and traditional religious ceremonies.

PM Modi only global leader with 'vision' for planet and future today: Ayurveda Sweden Association chief

IANS | May 18, 2026 6:41 AM

Gothenburg, May 18 (IANS) Promoting Ayurveda, an ancient holistic healing system originating from India, in Sweden as Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his successful and historic visit to Gothenburg on Sunday, Ayurveda Sweden Association Chairperson Stina Andersson said that "PM Modi is one of the only leaders in the world right now who have a vision for the planet and for the future and that's what we need right now in this world".

Return to a homeland frozen in memory

Lalit Kumar Jha | May 18, 2026 6:20 AM

Washington, May 18 (IANS) For 36 years, Kashmir existed for Sheerin Raina in fragments -- stories told at the dinner table in New Jersey, fading photographs, temple names spoken with reverence, and memories inherited from parents who had left in the middle of the night and never truly returned.

Russia, India, African nations explore new pathways for cultural dialogue: Report

IANS | May 17, 2026 2:39 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Growing cultural engagement between Russia, India, and African nations is emerging as a key pillar of contemporary diplomacy, with experts and policymakers underlining the importance of people-to-people exchanges, academic cooperation and shared civilisational values in reshaping global partnerships amid shifting geopolitical realities, according to an article.