Indian culture
Madhya Pradesh CM Advocates Bhagavad Gita as Essential Educational Resource for All Students
Dec 02, 2025 02:43 am CST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has formally integrated the Bhagavad Gita into school curriculum, emphasizing its value as practical knowledge rather than merely religious scripture. At the International Gita Mahotsav in Ujjain, he highlighted how the ancient text offers timeless wisdom for modern education and everyday life, supporting the government's new educational framework introduced in 2020.
Akshata Murty Celebrates Indian Heritage at 10 Downing Street: Bridging Cultures Through Tradition
Nov 24, 2025 09:36 pm CST
Akshata Murty, wife of former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, shares how she maintained her Indian cultural identity while living at 10 Downing Street, from lighting diyas to cooking traditional rasam. She highlights the importance of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in London as a cultural bridge for the Indian diaspora, where she and her daughter now study Kuchipudi dance, demonstrating how cultural heritage thrives even in prominent political settings.
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat: Muslims and Christians Who Worship India Are Also Hindus - Understanding Hindu Identity Beyond Religious Boundaries
Nov 19, 2025 02:09 pm CST
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat redefines Hindu identity as inclusive of all who worship India and follow its culture, regardless of religious practices. During a gathering in Assam, he emphasized that Hinduism transcends religious connotations and outlined five key social transformations for national development while highlighting the importance of preserving cultural heritage and family values.
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Declares "No Ahindu in India": Unifying Vision for Hindu Society and National Identity
Nov 09, 2025 10:10 am CST
In a significant address on RSS's century-long journey, Chief Mohan Bhagwat articulated the organization's vision of Hindu society and national identity. Emphasizing that all Indians share common ancestry regardless of religion, Bhagwat stated that being Hindu means taking responsibility for Bharat while asserting that this perspective aligns with constitutional values. He outlined RSS's goal to organize society across all diversities for national glory rather than political power.
Mohan Bhagwat: Hindu Society at Its Prime Seeks to Unite the World Through Inclusive Identity
Nov 08, 2025 11:30 pm CST
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasizes the inclusive nature of Hindu identity during a centenary lecture in Bengaluru, stating that Hindu society is at its peak of glory and strives for global unity by recognizing shared ancestral connections across religious communities while respecting diverse paths toward the same spiritual goals.
President Murmu Celebrates Chhath Puja: Honoring Sun God and Environmental Conservation in Indian Tradition
Oct 27, 2025 01:04 pm CST
President Droupadi Murmu extends heartfelt greetings on Chhath Puja, emphasizing its significance as a festival honoring the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya while promoting environmental conservation. The four-day celebration features rigorous fasting and devotional offerings to the setting and rising sun, reflecting deep-rooted Indian traditions of faith and reverence for nature.
Viral Chhath Song Honoring PM Modi as 'Bhaiya' Captures Hearts During Bihar Festival Season
Oct 25, 2025 01:49 pm CST
A Bihar woman's traditional Chhath Puja song referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "Modi Bhaiya" has gone viral across social media platforms. The heartfelt rendition coincides with the Prime Minister's campaign visit to Bihar and his public request for people to share their Chhath songs, highlighting the cultural significance of this major Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun god and Chhathi Maiya.
India's Soft Power: Converting Culture into Global Influence at NDTV World Summit 2025
Oct 18, 2025 07:04 pm CST
At the NDTV World Summit 2025, Secretary Sanjay Jaju explained how India's soft power transforms into global influence through cultural diplomacy, technological innovation with ethical values, and humanitarian initiatives like Vaccine Maitri. Rather than seeking superpower status, India aims to be a center for stability and spirituality, where traditions like cinema, music, and festivals create international connections based on trust rather than dominance.
Maharshi Valmiki's Ramayana: A Timeless Guide for Humanity According to RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat
Oct 08, 2025 11:48 pm CST
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat explains how Maharshi Valmiki wrote the Ramayana to alleviate world suffering, emphasizing that this 8,000-year-old text offers timeless guidance on family relations, leadership, and devotion. Bhagwat urges Indians to uphold this spiritual legacy as their responsibility toward humanity.
Bill Gates Honors Gandhi's Legacy: "Mahatma Gandhi's Ideals Are Foundational To Our Work"
Oct 03, 2025 02:24 pm CST
At a special Gandhi Jayanti celebration in Seattle, Bill Gates emphasized how Mahatma Gandhi's principles of equality and dignity guide the Gates Foundation's work. The Microsoft co-founder praised India's role as a global innovation leader developing solutions for the Global South, while various commemorative events honoring Gandhi's 156th birth anniversary were held across the US, highlighting his enduring legacy of peace and non-violence.