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.
Gandhinagar, July 25 (IANS) Gujarat's only hill station, Saputara, is all set to host the Saputara Monsoon Festival 2025 from July 26 to August 17, transforming the Dang district into a celebration of tribal heritage.
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Amid raging controversy over Marathi vs Hindi and attacks on non-Marathi speaking people in Mumbai and around, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that while being proud of one’s mother tongue, one should also respect other languages.
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) In a remarkable fusion of faith and global spirituality, nine young devotees from six different countries — including the US, Germany, and Canada — undertook the sacred Amarnath Yatra, embracing the challenging Himalayan pilgrimage with devotion and wonder.
Ahmedabad, July 23 (IANS) The revered Ambaji Temple in Gujarat, a prominent centre of faith for Shakti devotees across the world, has been awarded the ‘Eat Right Prasad’ certification by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) In a major step towards employee welfare, a state-of-the-art creche was inaugurated on Wednesday at the New Haryana Civil Secretariat, Sector 17, Chandigarh, by Financial Commissioner Revenue, Sumita Misra.
Imphal, July 23 (IANS) India's renowned theatre personality and Padma Shri awardee Ratan Thiyam died at a hospital in Imphal on Wednesday, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy that redefined contemporary Indian theatre, officials said.
Colombo, July 22 (IANS) Marking a significant moment in the shared heritage between India and Sri Lanka, a replica of King Ashoka's Vaishali Pillar of Dhamma and a special exposition of the sacred Kapilavastu Relics were inaugurated by Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha in the Raja Guru Sri Subuthi Maha Viharaya Temple in the island nation.
Georgetown, July 21 (IANS) Underlining the deep-rooted cultural ties between India and Guyana, the Indian High Commission and Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Georgetown successfully organised a 'Srimad Bhagavad Gita' chanting competition.
Jaipur, July 19 (IANS) With its sweeping landscapes, sacred rivers, vibrant culture and world-class heritage, Madhya Pradesh is no longer just the 'Heart of India' -- it's becoming the heartbeat of global tourism.
