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…
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Rome, May 20 (IANS) A vibrant painting of the ghats of Varanasi became a symbol of cultural friendship between India and Italy when renowned Italian artist Giampaolo Tomassetti presented his artwork to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Rome. The artist described the painting as a ‘bridge’ connecting the vision of an Italian artist with the colourful spirit of India. Speaking to IANS, Tomassetti shared details of his interaction with Prime Minister Modi, saying the Indian leader ap…
Washington, May 13 (IANS) A new illustrated children’s book, Discovering Hinduism: The Timeless Path of Kindness, Truth & Love, attempts to explain one of the world’s oldest living traditions in simple language for young readers while presenting Hinduism as a faith rooted in “kindness, truth and love.”Written by Ohio-based Indian American author Usha Mahajan, the 63-page book is designed for “family reading and classroom use” and is aimed particularly at children between six and …
Chandigarh, May 5 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday inaugurated a seminar and exhibition jointly organised by Kurukshetra University and the Information, Public Relations and Languages Department in the university. On this occasion, the Chief Minister said the dream of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ can be realised only through the development of women.”When women are empowered, the nation will scale new heights.”He said that Kurukshetra is the land where Lord Krishna guided Arjun…
Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) The trailer of the upcoming film ‘Krishnavataram’ was unveiled on Wednesday. It was unveiled at the sacred Krishna Janmabhoomi. The unveiling extended across key sacred sites including Raman Reti Temple, Radha Rani Temple, Prem Mandir, and ISKCON Vrindavan, turning the launch into a multi-location devotional movement. The trailer gives a glimpse into the world of Lord Krishna, how he is compelled by the destiny to go turn from Radha.Lord Krishna is one of the most rev…
Jaipur, March 20 (IANS) Emphasising heightened security at the revered Khatu Shyam Temple, Sikar Superintendent of Police Praveen Nayak on Friday said that authorities are continuously working to strengthen safety arrangements at the shrine, which witnesses lakhs of devotees throughout the year. He also dismissed reports claiming that individuals recently arrested in Ghaziabad had conducted surveillance or clicked photographs of the temple.Addressing the media, Nayak said the Sikar Police has be…
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Wednesday urged the Centre to rename Delhi as ‘Indraprastha,’ stating that the current name reflects only a later phase of history, while Indraprastha represents the national Capital’s original civilisational identity. In a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Khandelwal, who represents Chandni Chowk in the Lok Sabha and also serves as the National General Secretary of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), requested the governm…
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Monday strongly criticised the Mahayuti government, likening their political conduct to the hubris of the antagonist Duryodhana from the Mahabharata. The Thackeray camp, in an editorial titled “Duryodhana’s Ego: No Need for a Leader of the Opposition!” in the party’s mouthpiece, ‘Saamana’, claimed that there has been a democratic erosion caused by individual ego. It paints a picture of a ruling establishment that views the…
Belagavi, Feb 4 (IANS) A local court on Wednesday convicted 12 people in connection with the Dalit woman nude parade case that was reported from Vantamuri village of Karnataka’s Belagavi district.On December 10, 2023, the 42-year-old woman was dragged out of her house, stripped, and paraded.She was later tied to an electric pole and assaulted, reportedly because her son had eloped with a girl from the village.The violence was allegedly unleashed on the boy’s mother by the family members of the g…
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Describing National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets as the nation’s second line of defence, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Saturday, called upon youth to draw inspiration from their vital role in raising public awareness when mock drills were conducted across the country during Operation Sindoor. Addressing the cadets at the NCC Republic Day Camp in Delhi Cantonment here, the Defence Minister said, “As the world is going through a period of uncertainty, our youth must remai…