Jakarta, July 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a grand welcome from enthusiastic crowds as he travelled with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto to the centuries-old Prambanan Temple, the largest Hindu temple complex in the Southeast Asian nation.Hundreds of people, including schoolchildren and the elderly, lined both sides of the way to Yogyakarta, where the historic temple is situated, waving the national flags of India and Indonesia and greeting the Prime Minister…
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Jakarta, July 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid obeisance at the famed Prambanan temple in Indonesia on Wednesday, celebrating the timeless spiritual and civilisational bond between the two nations. The spiritual moment turned magnificent as the devotees joined the Prime Minister in offering prayers and chanted ‘Om Namah Shivay’. PM Modi shared the video on his X handle and wrote, “Om Namah Shivay at Prambanan Temple in Indonesia!”Prior to this, PM Modi also shared an aerial view of the…
Chandigarh, July 8 (IANS) Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon on Wednesday said AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, who opposed the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and advocated building a hospital in its place, has no credibility when he “speaks about constructing temples in Punjab”.He said Kejriwal’s recent remarks reflected nothing more than “election-time Hinduism” aimed at winning votes.Dhillon said Kejriwal’s repeated references to Hinduism and temples during …
Jakarta, July 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto travelled together to the centuries-old Prambanan Temple, the largest Hindu temple complex in the Southeast Asian nation, on Wednesday. While sharing a picture with President Subianto on X, PM Modi stated, “On the way to the Prambanan Temple from Yogyakarta with President Prabowo Subianto.”He also shared a video on X, which showed PM Modi seeing the temple from the chopper’s window.While sharing the a…
Jakarta, July 8 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the historic Prambanan Temple in Indonesia on Wednesday, the occasion has once again highlighted India’s sustained efforts to preserve and revive shared civilisational and cultural heritage across Asia under his leadership. On July 7, India and Indonesia exchanged a Letter of Intent for an India-backed conservation and restoration project at the Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The exchan…
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Ayush Malik’s father on Tuesday expressed relief after his son returned to Hinduism, months after Ayush’s wife and her father were arrested in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, on charges of alleged forced religious conversion. Speaking to reporters, Ayush’s father, Devaraj Malik, said that by the grace and blessings of God, his son had returned to Hinduism.”With the grace and blessing of God, my son has returned to Hinduism. I want to thank the media for helping us in this,” he s…
Kolkata, June 28 (IANS) The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) on Sunday removed Radharaman Das from all posts of the religious organisation. Das, who was the Vice-President of ISKCON Kolkata, himself informed about the decision in a post on social media platform X.He also told that ISKCON has asked him not to represent and speak on behalf of the organisation before the media.”I wish to inform well-wishers, devotees, all members of the media and the general public that I ha…
Srinagar, June 27 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha said on Saturday that ancient Hinduism never imposed itself, instead it embraced diversity and coexistence. L-G Sinha made this statement while he addressed ‘Interfaith Dialogue’ organised by the National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language and Inter-Faith Harmony Foundation of India.He highlighted India’s legacy as an ancient civilisation rooted in mutual respect, where diverse faiths coexist, flourish, and teac…
Washington, June 7 (IANS) Educating Hindu families and young people is essential to preserving cultural and religious traditions among the growing Indian diaspora in the United States, eminent Indian American community leaders said.Students, educators and community leaders at HUA Samvāda 2026 reflected on how a deeper study of Hindu philosophy and traditions can help practitioners move from ritual observance to an informed understanding and confident articulation of their faith.The event featur…
Pune/New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Amid reports surrounding a former employee’s allegations of religious harassment and forced resignation, IT major Wipro on Thursday said it has shared all relevant documents with the Pune Police and is fully cooperating with the ongoing probe into the matter.The company is cooperating fully with the ongoing probe and remains committed to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace, it said.“At Wipro, employee welfare, dignity and respect are paramount. We maintain…