Dhaka/Ankara, June 14 (IANS) Bangladesh’s defence cooperation with Turkey carries a significant risk due to Ankara’s persistent and aggressive backing of extremist Islamist groups, which is unlikely to yield meaningful gains for ordinary people in the South Asian nation and could further strain the millions who slipped into poverty last year.While Dhaka requires defence cooperation to advance its goal of self-sufficiency, placing excessive reliance on a nation that builds its foundation on “lies…
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Jaipur, June 14 (IANS) Rajasthan’s vibrant folk heritage is set to shine on the global stage as acclaimed folk artist Rahis Bharti and the internationally renowned Dhoad Band will perform at the “Bonjour Modi” event in Paris on June 18. Organised in honour of Prime Minister Modi, the event will celebrate Indian culture, the Indian diaspora, and the strong ties between India and France.The programme will be held at Salle Pleyel, one of Paris’s most iconic concert halls.Rahis Bharti and the Dhoad …
Hyderabad, June 2 (IANS) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla said on Tuesday that the formation of the state stands as a symbol of the sacrifices made by martyrs and the democratic struggles waged over several decades.On the occasion of Telangana State Formation Day, the Governor unfurled the National Flag at the Lok Bhavan. Subsequently, he received the Guard of Honour from the police forces.He paid rich tributes to the martyrs who laid down their lives during the Telangana movement.On this o…
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has said that India’s strength lies not only in its economic growth and technological advancement but equally in its civilisational consciousness, cultural traditions and moral foundations. Speaking at the release of book “Pratham Sindhu Kumbh: Adhyatmik Evam Sanskritik Mahatva” on Sunday at Delhi University’s Shankar Lal Concert Hall, Speaker Gupta highlighted that preserving the cultural traditions is essential to nation-building.T…
Washington, May 30 (IANS) After nearly eight years of research and planning, the team behind the proposed India Heritage Center is preparing to launch an ambitious effort to create a permanent museum in the American Capital, dedicated to telling India’s story from ancient civilisation to modern nationhood.The project, led by Indian-American educationist and community leader Dr Amitabh Sharma, aims to establish what organisers describe as the first dedicated museum in the United States focused on…
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS ) Members of various tribal communities, who took part in the grand ‘Janjati Sanskritik Samagam’ (Tribal Cultural Conclave), held in the national capital on Sunday, asserted that people belonging to different states and communities should be proud to display their culture.With Union Home Minister Amit Shah as the chief guest, the event is being held to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary year of tribal icon Birsa Munda. A significant part of the event was also organis…
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend a grand “Janjati Sanskritik Samagam” (Tribal Cultural Conclave) as the chief guest at the historic Red Fort grounds in Delhi on Sunday, commemorating the 150th birth anniversary year of tribal icon Bhagwan Birsa Munda.The mega cultural gathering is expected to draw nearly 1.5 lakh representatives from more than 550 tribal communities across the country.The event is being organised to celebrate tribal identity, indigenous trad…
Imphal, May 23 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Saturday emphasised the importance of young people remaining connected to their roots, traditions and cultural values while progressing in an increasingly modern and globalised environment. The Governor made the remarks while flagging off the Manipur contingent that will participate in the 11th SPIC MACAY International Convention to be held at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, in West Bengal. The Society for the Promo…
Puri, May 21 (IANS) Talapatra artist Soumyaranjan Das is of the view that traditional art forms are finally receiving the recognition they deserve on the global stage. He gives credit for this to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking about the growing international attention towards Odisha’s palm leaf engraving art, Das told IANS that while some people may view Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s gifting of traditional handicrafts as a strategy, artisans see it differently.“For us artisans, it…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The Buddha Purnima celebrations and holy relic exposition in Ladakh this year represented far more than a religious event, showcasing India’s growing emphasis on combining heritage, spirituality, diplomacy, and cultural identity as a cohesive soft power strategy. The exposition reinforced India’s role as the custodian of Buddhist heritage, while highlighting Ladakh’s significance as a living centre of Himalayan Buddhism in the country, a report has highlighted.Acco…