New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) A profound display of faith and devotion unfolded across India on the occasion of Somvati Amavasya, as devotees from different parts of the country gathered at sacred rivers and pilgrimage sites to take holy dips, perform rituals, and offer prayers for peace, prosperity, and spiritual well-being on Monday.
Haridwar, June 15 (IANS) A magnificent display of faith was witnessed in the holy city of Haridwar in Uttarakhand on the auspicious occasion of Somvati Amavasya, as hundreds of thousands of devotees gathered at the banks of the Ganga River for a sacred dip and prayers on Monday.
Bratislava, June 15 (IANS) The Indian diaspora and Slovak artists hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, late on Sunday, and said that they "felt honoured to meet the Prime Minister", adding that they were "impressed by PM Modi's nature and dedication as he has been continuously working for 12 years (the longest-serving Prime Minister of India) without taking a single day's leave".
Bratislava, June 15 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, on Sunday, he was received by the Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar at the Grand Hotel River Park where the Prime Minister was accorded a traditional Slovak hospitality. Prime Minister Modi was given a warm welcome with bread and salt upon his arrival in Bratislava.
London, June 14 (IANS) Philosopher and author Acharya Prashant addressed a special gathering at the House of Lords in the British Parliament on June 12. Speaking as the Chief Guest on the theme "Indian Roots, Global Wings", he presented the message of Indian philosophy and Vedanta in a global context.
Jaipur, June 14 (IANS) Rajasthan's vibrant folk heritage is set to shine on the global stage as acclaimed folk artist Rahis Bharti and the internationally renowned Dhoad Band will perform at the "Bonjour Modi" event in Paris on June 18.
Abuja/New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The India-Nigeria relationship is not a story of one country projecting power over another but one rooted in mutual recognition and shared aspirations.
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Inspired equally by Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore and Portugal's literary icon Luis de Camoes, an Indian teacher of Portuguese at the Camoes Portuguese Cultural Centre in New Delhi, has released her second book of poetry, which spans themes as varied as social injustice to ecology while seeking that its readers look inwards to find their own answers.
Tibet, June 11 (IANS) The Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami arrived in Lhasa, the historical, cultural, and spiritual capital of Tibet, on Thursday to jointly review arrangements made by local government authorities for Indian pilgrims on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (KMY).
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra on Sunday denied the allegation made by Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav that crores of rupees have been found missing from the offerings made at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Moreover, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) along with Hindu saints in Ayodhya criticised the SP Chief, accusing him of making false statements.
