Rome, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Italian artists who performed Indian classical music to welcome him in Rome during his visit to Italy.The artists performed Hamsadhwani, which means ‘the cry of the swan’. This is a bright, auspicious, and pentatonic raga shared by both Carnatic and Hindustani classical music. Created in the 18th century by the Carnatic composer Ramaswami Dikshitar, it is frequently used for opening concerts and invocations. Sharing a video of the performa…
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Rome, May 20 (IANS) Italian artist Giampaolo Tomassetti presented a painting of Varanasi’s ghats to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Italy. Tomassetti has engaged with Indian culture for over 40 years, starting with Vedic book illustrations in the 1980s and later creating 23 large-scale paintings of the Mahabharata.In the photo of the meeting shared in a post on X, the Prime Minister was standing with Tomassetti beside the large, colourful artwork depicting the sacred Ganges rive…
Rome, May 20 (IANS) The members of the Indian diaspora and several artists who performed to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rome on Wednesday expressed joy and admiration and said they were proud to witness India’s growing global stature. Speaking to IANS, several members of the Indian community in Italy said they were proud to meet the Prime Minister and witness India’s growing global stature.One member of the Indian diaspora said, “Today, I felt as if I had met God. This is the s…
Rome, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Colosseum in Rome, along with his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni. The Colosseum is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, situated in the historic centre of Rome. It was completed in 80 AD under the Flavian dynasty. This iconic elliptical structure, made of stone and concrete, could accommodate up to 80,000 spectators who came to watch gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.Italian PM Giorgia Meloni warmly welcomed Prim…
Geneva, May 19 (IANS) Geneva Open saw a confident start from Casper Ruud on Tuesday, as the clay-court specialist continued his strong European swing with a straight-sets win over Jenson Brooksby to move into the second round in Switzerland.The world No. 17 needed just 92 minutes to secure a 6-3, 7-5 victory, using his trademark heavy topspin and baseline control to dictate play throughout a match that never fully escaped his grip.Ruud’s latest win comes during a busy and productive clay stret…
Rome, May 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Rome on an official visit to Italy, stated the Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday.“Scripting a new chapter in the India-Italy Strategic Partnership,” the MEA said, highlighting the final leg of PM Modi’s official visit to five nations.“Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Rome on an official visit to Italy. He was warmly received at the airport by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Internationa…
Rome, May 19 (IANS) Security planning has already been implemented for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Rome. It will be a busy stay with institutional engagements with the highest state authorities and, according to Adnkronos, the police have implemented a “specific security system” that takes into account the “geography and character of the locations” for “each stop”.PM Modi is scheduled to arrive in the capital this evening.Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani will welcome him a…
Oslo, May 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplaned for Rome after concluding his visit to Norway and participation in the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo on Tuesday.“Concluding a very fruitful visit to Norway. Held productive talks with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and participated in the India-Nordic Summit, where important decisions were taken to deepen cooperation in many areas,” PM Modi wrote on X.He also thanked the people of Norway, the country’s Prime Minister and the gove…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Novak Djokovic was quick to congratulate Jannik Sinner after the Italian star etched his name into tennis history with a landmark victory at the Italian Open on Sunday.Moments after Sinner lifted the trophy in Rome, Djokovic posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, welcoming the World No. 1 into one of the sport’s most exclusive achievements.“Congratulazioni, Jannik! Impressionante (Congratulations, Jannik! Impressive). Welcome to the exclusive club, Jannik,” Djoko…
Los Angeles, May 18 (IANS) Selena Gomez Actor-singer Harry Styles opened his Together, Together tour with loud cheers from his American girl, actress Zoe Kravitz. During the former One Direction member’s first show at Amsterdam’s Johan Cruijff Arena, his fiancee, Zoe Kravitz, danced in the audience alongside Styles’ longtime friend James Corden, as seen in videos shared on social media, reports ‘People’ magazine.As the duo looked up at the stage from the VIP section, Kravitz, 37, clapped and…