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All Hindus have right to narrate Bhagavad Katha, regardless of caste: Kashi Vidvat Parishad
Following an incident in Etawah, the Kashi Vidvat Parishad defends the right of all Hindus to narrate Bhagavad Katha. This comes after a non-Brahmin storyteller was allegedly assaulted. The Parishad emphasizes that knowledge and conduct, not caste, should determine who can narrate religious texts. Protests erupted after the alleged assault. Authorities arrested four individuals in connection with the incident.
Rabindranath Tagore's handwritten letters to be auctioned next week
Rabindranath Tagore's letters and a sculpture are up for auction. AstaGuru Auction House will conduct the online auction. The letters detail Tagore's correspondence with Dhurjati Prasad Mukherji. The letters were written between 1927 and 1936. The heart-shaped sculpture is the only known sculptural piece attributed to Tagore. The auction is expected to attract art and literature enthusiasts.
Mein Kampf & Mysore 'Shree': Inside India's bizarre book bans and sweet name games
An Austrian traveler in Kolkata was shocked to find Mein Kampf prominently displayed in a bookstore, highlighting India's complex relationship with tolerance. While readily available, even celebrated, books by despots contrast sharply with bans and restrictions on works perceived as critical of Indian culture or alluding to Pakistan.
Swami Rambhadracharya receives Jnanpith Award, says struggle and dedication led to this recognition
Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya received the Jnanpith Award in New Delhi, marking the first time a saint has been honored with this prestigious award. He emphasized the award's recognition of his extensive contributions to Sanskrit literature and his dedication to Sanatan Dharma.
Sanskrit is not merely classical language, but also profound medium of scientific inquiry: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized Sanskrit's significance as a language of science and philosophy at the Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Rajasthan Sanskrit University's convocation. He urged the youth to embrace Sanskrit, highlighting its relevance in modern innovation and global research. Degrees were conferred to scholars, and Swami Avdheshanand Giri received the 'Vidya Vachaspati' title during the event graced by dignitaries.
'Narendra Arohanam': Sanskrit scholar from Odisha authors 'Mahakavya' on PM Modi's life
Somanath Dash, an associate professor at the National Sanskrit University, has authored a 700-page Sanskrit Mahakavya detailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's life. Titled 'Narendra Arohanam,' it features 1,200 verses across 12 chapters, highlighting Modi’s journey from a modest background to becoming India's Prime Minister.
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Gulzar, Sanskrit scholar Rambhadracharya selected for Jnanpith Award
Rambhadracharya, the founder and head of Tulsi Peeth in Chitrakoot, is a renowned Hindu spiritual leader, educator and writer of more than 100 books. In a statement, the Jnanpith selection committee said, "It has been decided to give the award (for 2023) to eminent writers from two languages: Sanskrit litterateur Jagadguru Rambhadracharya and well known Urdu litterateur Shri Gulzar."
Sanskrit: Can India leverage this ancient, nuanced language for the future to become a world leader in AI?
Unlike its Western counterparts, burdened by rigid sentence structures and linear grammar, Sanskrit thrives on flexibility. Its constellation of word-order possibilities and nuanced system for capturing meaning aligns perfectly with the dynamic nature of AI, where data constantly reconfigures, and algorithms adapt to new patterns.
Indian academic solves grammar’s greatest mystery, cracks Sanskrit scholar Panini’s 2,500-yr-old code
The discovery came to light after the scholar published his thesis on Thursday.
Sanskrit helps nurture knowledge, strengthens national unity, says PM Modi
Addressing the 80th edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann ki Baat', Prime Minister Modi said, "Through its thoughts and medium of literary texts, Sanskrit helps nurture knowledge and also national unity, strengthens it. Sanskrit literature comprises the divine philosophy of humanity and knowledge which can captivate anyone's attention."
PM Modi condoles Sanskrit scholar Govindacharya's demise
"Vidyavachaspati Bannanje Govindacharya Ji will be remembered for his great contributions to literature. His passion towards Sanskrit and Kannada were admirable," Prime Minister Modi said.
Gauhati University makes it compulsory for researchers to submit thesis in respective language
There were complaints from research scholars of different linguistic departments expressing their reluctance to write research papers in English
Why more than 100 scholars want Indic expert Sheldon Pollock out of Murty Library
The septuagenarian scholar has always worked with American universities but his work centered around India, its civilisation, traditions and cultures.
HRD Ministry reconstitutes Indian Council for Philosophical Research, brings in Sanskrit scholars, BJP man
HRD ministry has reconstituted ICPR bringing in Sanskrit scholars, a former BJP member of the Legislative Council, a retired IPS officer, etc.
HRD Minister Smriti Irani calls for simplifying Sanskrit
The Union minister also said that as the Sanskrit is language of yoga, students from the discipline should exploit the growing interest for yoga world-wide.
Sanskrit being reduced to just a subject of discussion: Shiela Dikshit
"It is not being promoted the way it should be or deserves to be. We also need to see how the language can be used more in day to day activities."
Sanskrit most useful for science, technology: Rajnath Singh
Rajnath said that even NASA, while building a super computer, had said that Sanskrit was the most suitable language for it.
Sanskrit should be propagated to purify minds of people: Sushma Swaraj
Sushma Swaraj suggested that Sanskrit should be propagated so that it purifies the minds of the people and thus sanctifies the whole world
India, Thailand to sign taxation treaty, MoU for Ayurveda Chair in Thai universities
Sushma Swaraj will meet Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thai government Gen Tanasak Patimapragorn.
Sushma Swaraj arrives in Thailand for World Sanskrit Conference
Sushma Swaraj today arrived here for the 16th World Sanskrit Conference beginning tomorrow in which over 600 scholars from 60 countries will participate.
Government to send 250 Sanskrit scholars to participate in World Sanskrit Conference in Thailand
A contingent of 250 Sanskrit scholars from India led by Sushma Swaraj is expected to descend on Bangkok to participate in World Sanskrit Conference (WSC).
Sanskrit teachers hoping for 'acche din' under Modi government
Experts, however, are skeptical of government-driven revivalist efforts, noting that Sanskrit, even at its peak, was never a mass language.
Sanskrit scholars honoured with Sri Adi Sankara Puraskar award
The Adi Sankara Puraskar was instituted in 2000 with the object of recognizing the contributions of individuals in the fields of Vedic studies.
Country's linguistic glue is Bollywood, not Sanskrit
Smriti Irani acknowledges that India's three-language formula leaves the choice of a third language to each state, so Sanskrit cannot be imposed on any state.
DU's Sanskrit dept kickstarts project to prove Aryans were not foreigners
There's no evidence to back the claim, said renowned historian DN Jha, who specialises in ancient and medieval Indian history.
19 scholars honoured by President Pranab Mukherjee
The awards were bestowed on 15 Sanskrit scholars, two Arabic scholars, one Persian scholar and one Prakrit scholar.
President Pranab Mukherjee gives certificate of honour to language experts
Robert P Goldman who translated Valmiki Ramayan into English and noted indologist George Cardona were given certificates of honour by President.
Sibal: Include contemporary concepts in Sanskrit texts
Sibal today strongly batted for inclusion of contemporary concepts into old Sanskrit texts on various subjects including science and medicines.
Mother Tongue
Lilacharitra is post-Prakrit Marathi's very first book. It is a biography of the Gujarat-born saint, Sri Chakradharswami, compiled by Mahimbhatt, who was one of India's greatest Sanskrit scholars in the 13th century. There is no better tribute to Maharashtra's inclusive culture, wonderfully showcased in its oldest book.
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