Hyderabad, July 26 (IANS) RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Sunday that LGBTQ+ people should not be isolated from society as they are also human beings and have the right to live. Stating that they have been part of Indian society, he said they deserve dignity and their own space.Speaking at an event here, he observed that Indian traditions had long recognised such communities and quietly made arrangements for them.“LGBTQ+ and all such things are talked about extensively. Such tendencies are pre…
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Mumbai, July 25 (IANS) Music composer Leslee Lewis and veteran playback singer Hariharan have reacted to PM Modi’s diplomatic gift of their album ‘Colonial Cousins’ to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The two spoke with IANS in the city recently, and spoke about the timeless nature of the album. Leslee Lewis said, “I just said, what is this? This is the most amazing piece of music. We just did it because we loved it because your music has become the fabric of Indian culture. B…
Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) Veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar once spoke highly about the Hindu culture and tradition. An old video of the screenwriter has surfaced on the Internet, and it shows him talking about what makes Hindu culture great. In the video, he said, “What is so beautiful about Hindu community and Hindu culture and Hindu tradition? It is that they allow you to say anything, listen to anything and believe anything. And this is the value system because of which there is democracy in …
Auckland, July 10 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in Auckland for a historic visit to New Zealand, the first by an Indian PM in 40 years, members of the Indian diaspora, while giving a rousing welcome to him also recalled his visit to the country in 2001 when the Indian leader had focused on preservation of Indian culture and traditions. Dinesh Pahuja, a member of the Indian community in New Zealand, recalled PM Modi’s earlier visit to the country and shared his memories with…
Jakarta, July 7 (IANS) Lauding India’s massive rise under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday said that he is a “great admirer” of the Indian PM and has been closely following the policies adopted by him over the last many years. Addressing an Indian community event along with PM Modi in Jakarta, Prabowo Subianto also expressed his immense love for India and Indian culture.”Just before I made my State Visit to India (January 2025), I had…
Khandwa (Madhya Pradesh), July 5 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar visited Omkareshwar, a town situated on the sacred banks of the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh, where he offered prayers at one of the 12 revered shrines of Lord Shiva in accordance with traditional rituals. Upon arrival in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday, the Chief Election Commissioner visited the Omkareshwar Temple and offered his prayers. CEC Kumar, accompanied by his family, witnessed the ‘Shringar Aarti’ an…
New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that Indian culture is steadily expanding its global footprint, with people in different parts of the world embracing India’s music, spirituality and ancient traditions. Citing an example from the Dominican Republic, he spoke about a group of Spanish-speaking locals who have come together to study Vedic literature and learn the chanting of Vedic mantras.Speaking during the 135th episode of his monthly radio programme, ‘Man…
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Singer Anup Jalota has reflected on the celebration of Indian culture and Sanatan Dharma abroad. Speaking exclusively to IANS, he expressed his admiration for the strong spiritual connection seen among devotees in South Africa. Anup shared that every visit to the country reminds him of a “mini India,” where people remain deeply rooted in their traditions and cultural values.When asked about the enthusiastic celebration of Sanatan Dharma and Indian culture in South Afri…
Jabalpur, June 21 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday participated in the 36th Convocation Ceremony of Rani Durgavati University here as the chief guest, delivering an inspiring address that emphasised the transformative power of education for both individual growth and national development.Speaking at the event, President Murmu highlighted the critical role of education in uplifting communities, particularly tribal populations.She stressed the need to ensure that tribal youth have equal o…
Varanasi, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-nation visit to France and Slovakia was marked not only by diplomatic engagements but also by a showcase of India’s diverse and rich cultural legacy through carefully curated gifts for world leaders. PM Modi’s two gifts to the Speaker, in particular, grabbed many eyeballs – Susruta Saṃhita and Charaka Samhita.Susruta Saṃhita is an ancient Ayurvedic text attributed to the physician Suśruta and is considered one of the earliest…