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.

Indian diplomat commends Australian professor for promotion of Hindi language

IANS | August 7, 2025 2:46 PM

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).

Gujarat to celebrate World Sanskrit Day with 3-day cultural events focused on language revival

IANS | August 4, 2025 9:47 PM

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.

Kashi's name echoing across world: GI expert Padma Shri Rajni Kant

IANS | August 3, 2025 1:47 PM

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.

Yogi Adityanath reaches Varanasi ahead of PM Modi’s visit, performs puja at Kashi temples

IANS | August 1, 2025 11:00 PM

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: Muslim women craft 'Operation Sindoor'-themed rakhis for PM Modi ahead of Raksha Bandhan

IANS | July 30, 2025 5:12 PM

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.

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

Indian diplomat commends Australian professor for promotion of Hindi language

Gujarat to celebrate World Sanskrit Day with 3-day cultural events focused on language revival

Kashi's name echoing across world: GI expert Padma Shri Rajni Kant

Yogi Adityanath reaches Varanasi ahead of PM Modi’s visit, performs puja at Kashi temples

Varanasi: Muslim women craft 'Operation Sindoor'-themed rakhis for PM Modi ahead of Raksha Bandhan

PM Modi welcomes return of sacred Piprahwa relics after 127 years

Statue of Maharishi Valmiki, author of Ramayana, inaugurated in Italy

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