90 eminent citizens including educationists, scholars welcome classical language status for Bengali

IANS | October 17, 2024 4:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's decision to confer classical language status to Bengali comes as a historic milestone as it acknowledges and applauds the richness and cultural significance of Bengali, said a group of eminent citizens comprising professors, scholars, educationists and more.

PM Modi to join Abhidhamma Divas & Pali recognition celebrations on Oct 17

IANS | October 16, 2024 8:01 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the celebration of International Abhidhamma Divas and recognition of Pali as a classical language on October 17 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi and will also address the gathering at the occasion.

Women in Bengal bid farewell to Goddess Durga with vermillion, sweetmeat offerings

IANS | October 12, 2024 6:55 PM

Kolkata, Oct 12 (IANS) As an air of sadness prevailed with the arrival of idol immersion time at the end of Durga Puja this year, women in West Bengal on Saturday bid farewell to Goddes Durga with vermillion, betel leaf and sweetmeat offerings on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami.

PM Modi meets Thai PM on sidelines of East Asia Summit, gifts her Ladakh-made handicraft

IANS | October 11, 2024 3:09 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Thailand counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra, on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit in Vientiane on Friday and made their first meeting counterpart memorable by handing over a special gift - a wooden table from Ladakh.

Brass Buddha, Patan Patola and more: PM Modi’s gifts for Laos PM, Prez and their spouses

IANS | October 11, 2024 2:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday presented several gifts, including beautiful sculptures of the Buddha, handicrafts, and other exquisite items, to his Laos counterpart, its President and their spouses.

CM Yogi unveils MahaKumbh-2025 logo, launches website & app

IANS | October 6, 2024 3:29 PM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday unveiled the logo for the MahaKumbh-2025 and launched its website and app in Prayagraj.

Kiren Rijiju applauds Modi govt’s move to elevate Pali to Classical Language

IANS | October 6, 2024 11:55 AM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Minister of Parliamentary Affairs & Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju, on Sunday, expressed gratitude at the Modi government’s decision to officially classify the ancient language Pali as a Classical Language.

Pali declared as a classical language is celebration of Bharat's ancient cultural heritage

Chandan Kumar | October 4, 2024 4:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) In a historic decision, the Narendra Modi-led NDA government has officially recognised Pali, along with Prakrit, Bengali, Marathi and Assamese, as one of the classical languages of India.

Classical languages list expands: Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali now recognised

IANS | October 3, 2024 9:15 PM

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday approved to conferring the status of Classical Language to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali languages.

Why men in Ahmedabad dress up as women for Garba performance

Janvi Sonaiya | October 3, 2024 7:10 AM

Ahmedabad, Oct 3 (IANS) As the Navratri festivities commence across the country on Thursday, a unique tradition in the heart of Ahmedabad's old city draws everyone's attention. In Sadu Mata Ni Pol, a 200-year-old ritual unfolds each year on the eighth night of Navratri, when men from the Barot community wear sarees and perform Garba to honour an ancient curse.

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90 eminent citizens including educationists, scholars welcome classical language status for Bengali

PM Modi to join Abhidhamma Divas & Pali recognition celebrations on Oct 17

Women in Bengal bid farewell to Goddess Durga with vermillion, sweetmeat offerings

PM Modi meets Thai PM on sidelines of East Asia Summit, gifts her Ladakh-made handicraft

Brass Buddha, Patan Patola and more: PM Modi’s gifts for Laos PM, Prez and their spouses

CM Yogi unveils MahaKumbh-2025 logo, launches website & app

Kiren Rijiju applauds Modi govt’s move to elevate Pali to Classical Language

Pali declared as a classical language is celebration of Bharat's ancient cultural heritage

Classical languages list expands: Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali now recognised

Why men in Ahmedabad dress up as women for Garba performance

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