New Delhi, September 26, 2021: 157 artefacts and antiquities were handed over by the United States during Prime Minister Modi’s visit. PM conveyed his deep appreciation for the repatriation of antiquities to India by the United States. PM Modi and President Biden committed to strengthen their efforts to combat the theft, illicit trade and trafficking of […]
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India reiterates commitment for digitization of Buddhist manuscripts in Gandan monastery
New Delhi, May 14, 2021: Buddhist manuscripts took the center stage between India and Mongolia/ A meeting of the Minister of State for Culture & Tourism (Independent Charge) Prahlad Singh Patel with the Mongolian Minister of Culture, Chinbat Nomin was held yesterday in virtual mode, to discuss various issues under Cultural Exchange Program between the […]
Ramayana captures the unique Indian vision of righteous behaviour
The Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu today called upon the people to understand and spread the universal message of Dharma or righteousness as depicted in the timeless epic Ramayana and enrich their lives based on its rich foundational values. In a Facebook posts titled ‘Rebuilding the shrine, Enshrining the values’ in 17 languages […]
Vietnam: 1100-year-old Shivalinga discovery explains India’s historical reach (Pics)
By Namta Gupta New Delhi, June 9, 2020: When External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S. Jaishankar tweeted his elation at the recently uncovered Monolithic sandstone Shivalinga of 9th CE again it proved just how far India traveled along with Hinduism. The team of experts of the Archaeological Survey of India found the intact Shivalinga […]
Now, A Grand Temple dedicated to Goddess Sita to be built in Sri Lanka
Now, A Grand Temple dedicated to Goddess Sita to be built in Sri Lanka A grand Temple dedicated to Goddess Sita, the wife of Lord Ram, is soon going to open in Sri Lanka. Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath discussed the Goddess Sita Temple with his Minister PC Sharma of the Department of […]
Minister meets the Kung Fu Nuns of the Drukpa Order
Union Minister of State for Tourism and Culture (IC) Prahlad Singh Patel met the Kung Fu Nuns on November 4th at New Delhi. The Kung Fu Nuns of the Drukpa Order, some of the Himalayas’ most prominent human rights advocates, recently received the Asia Society’s prestigious Game Changer Award in New York on 30th October […]
UK: Hindu symbol gets hate from some, but wins support from most
The Hindu symbol of prosperity and good luck ‘Swastika’ has now become a bone of contention with many UK netizens calling it a ‘Nazi’ symbol. However, the Nazi symbol is a tilted version but most users seem to be unaware of it. Lily’s Vegetarian Indian Cuisine based at Ashton-under-Lyne is a vegetarian Gujurati Indian food […]
President visit to Japan will have Buddhism connection
President of India, Ram Nath Kovind will pay a State Visit to the Republic of the Philippines from October 17-21, 2019, and visit Japan from October 21-23, 2019 to attend the Enthronement Ceremony of the Emperor of Japan, Naruhito. President is visiting the Philippines at the invitation of Rodrigo Roa Duterte, President of the Philippines. […]
The foreigner Padma Shri Gausevak who left her home to tend to desi cows in India!
Padma Awards – one of the highest civilian Awards of the country, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The Awards are given in various disciplines/ fields of activities, viz.- art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc. […]