Thiruvananthapuram Jan 26 (IANS) Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Monday underlined that India is not a theocratic nation but an inclusive republic that embraces all its citizens equally, asserting that the country’s strength lies in its ability to absorb diversity without losing its cultural essence.Addressing the Republic Day parade at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, Arlekar said India has upheld democratic values for the past 76 years and is today recognised globally as the “m…
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Prayagraj, Jan 20 (IANS) Swami Avimukteshwaranand has been served a notice by the Prayagraj Mela Authority, questioning the use of ‘Shankaracharya’ – a title meant for tallest gurus of Sanatana Dharma and seeking clarification over legitimacy of the designation.According to Mela Authority officials, the notice refers to a Supreme Court order and states that Swami Avimukteshwaranand is not recognised as the Shankaracharya of the Jyotirmath.It questions the basis for ‘appropriating’ the title …
Ahmedabad, Jan 15 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, during the visit to his home state of Gujarat, on Thursday, attended a special event organised at the Sastu Sahitya Mudranalaya Trust in Ahmedabad. At the ceremony, Union Home Minister Shah formally released the ‘Adi Shankaracharya Samagra Granthavali’, a comprehensive compilation edited by renowned Sanskrit scholar Gautam Patel.He noted that Shankaracharya’s writings offer guidance not only in religious matters but also in …
Bhopal, Dec 22 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government is set to incorporate dedicated education on cows into its school curriculum, emphasising their cultural, health, and scientific significance. School Education Minister Uday Pratap Singh on Monday announced that specialised schools are being developed in Rajgarh and Narsinghpur districts, where students will initially learn Sanskrit, Vedas, and Yoga. “As we progress further, we will introduce education on cows,” the minister said, adding th…