The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee received books and reports related to Rashtrapati Bhavan today (July 24, 2017) at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the eve of demitting office as the 13th President of India. Speaking on the occasion, Pranab Mukherjee said that he was overwhelmed by a deep sense of gratitude to the […]
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Queen Elizabeth II turns 91, President of India greets her warmly
The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee has conveyed his greetings and felicitations to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom on her birthday which falls on April 21. Queen Elizabeth II is turning 91 but remains popular among the common citizens of Britain. In a message, the President has said, “On behalf of the […]
India has not broken ties with Syria, President wishes Assad regime
There is no change in the policy of India on Syria. The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee today extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the Syrian Arab Republic on the eve of their National Day. (17.04.2017). In the press release, his message he refers to Assad as ‘His Excellency Dr. […]
President praises Indian journalism when the mistrust is at an all time high
The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee presented the KCK International Award for Excellence in Print Journalism organized by Rajasthan Patrika in New Delhi today (March 20, 2017) and had warm words for Indian journalism. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the Indian journalism has had a long history in our country. It has […]
Philosophy of Buddhism is as relevant today as ever: Pranab Mukherjee
The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee addressed the closing ceremony of an International Conference on “Buddhism in the 21st Century – perspectives and responses to Global Challenges and Crises” at Rajgir, Nalanda, Bihar today (March 19, 2017). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that no part of the world today is free from the […]
Overwhelming percentage of Indians stand up for gender equality
India has often been compared with the nations with the worst record on gender equality where a lot of focus is on the ‘patriarchy’ but this report by Pew research proves that an overwhelming percentage of Indians stand for equal rights! In fact, after Australia, it is India where a 71% of total respondent voted for […]
Pranab: World and Region Faces Growing Threat of Terrorism
The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee yesterday (December 17, 2016) received Emomali Rahmon, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He also hosted a banquet in his honour. Welcoming the President of Tajikistan to India, the President Pranab Mukherjee said his visit to India is on the eve of the 25th anniversary of […]
100 Million for 100 Million Campaign launched by President
The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee marked his 81st birthday by launching a ‘100 Million for 100 Million’ Campaign organized by the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (December 11, 2016). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that he was delighted to launch the campaign led by Nobel peace prize winner, Kailash […]
Canonization of Mother Teresa makes President Pranab Mukherjee happy
President Pranab Mukherjee has said, “I am happy to learn that Mother Teresa will be canonised by Pope Francis on September 4, 2016 at Vatican City. Here is his full message: “Mother Teresa was an embodiment of compassion. She dedicated her entire life to serving the poorest of the poor as well as the destitute […]