Georgetown, Nov 22 (IANS) Lauding the work of Swami Akasharananda Ji in their efforts to deepen the India-Guyana cultural connect, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited Saraswati Vidya Niketan Secondary School here and said that "Indian culture and traditions are thriving in Guyana".
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The ethos underpinning his exploits in the wrestling arena and film roles can be understood by his cameo in 'Anand' (1971). Hassled by a gang of roadside ruffians, the film's eponymous hero approaches the neighbourhood 'pehalwan', and "Papaji", learning that women are being harassed, dons his kurta, rolls up his sleeves, flexes his muscles, and sends them packing in terror.
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for starting various initiatives for the Sikh community, including the operationalisation of the Kartarpur Corridor.
Badrinath (Uttarakhand), Nov 17 (IANS) The doors of the revered Badrinath Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, will close for the winter season at 9:07 p.m. on Sunday.
Bhopal, Nov 16 (IANS) The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Madhya Pradesh government has decided to promote 'Gita Jayanti' like any other festival, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Saturday.
Sabarimala, Nov 16 (IANS) The first day of the two-month-long festival season at the famed Sabarimala temple opened in the wee hours of Saturday, with pilgrims thronging the temple for darshan of Lord Ayyappa.
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his reverence and respect for the Sikh community through several significant steps. These include the opening of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, celebrating the birth anniversaries of Guru Nanak Dev and Guru Gobind Singh, seeking justice for the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, and taking several important measures for the promotion of Sikhism during his tenure.
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday conveyed their warm wishes to the nation on the 555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev also known as 'Prakash Parv,' highlighting his teachings, which continue to inspire millions worldwide with messages of truth, compassion, and service.
Kochi, Nov 14 (IANS) The Kerala High Court has ruled that the use of elephants in the temples in the states under the pretext of tradition and religion is a "commercial exploitation" without any care or concern for their well-being and issued directions to ensure that the animals are not subjected to any cruelty.
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea seeking the postponement of by-elections to the four Assembly seats in Bihar in view of the week-long Chhath Puja.
