Sanskrit
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SC refers to Sanskrit, Tamil, Hindi and English texts to emphasise importance of ‘sweet speech’
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday referred to Sanskrit, Tamil, Hindi and English texts to emphasise the importance of “sweet speech” while delivering its judgement on the issue of freedom of…
- India
Indian PhD student at Cambridge University solves 2500-year-old Sanskrit puzzle
London: A grammatical problem which has defeated Sanskrit scholars since the 5th Century BC has finally been solved by an Indian PhD student at the University of Cambridge, it emerged as his…
- India
Sanskrit along with Hindi be given status of national language: BJP MP
New Delhi: A BJP MP on Monday called for giving both Sanskrit and Hindi the status of national language. Raising the issue in Lok Sabha, BJP MP from Uttar Pradesh’s Hamirpur Pushpendra…
- Hyderabad
Amidst shortage of Urdu, Arabic lecturers, Sanskrit, Hindi imposed on minority students
Hyderabad: Urdu has been given the status of the second official language in Telangana, but there is no structure for teaching Urdu and Arabic in educational institutions, as a result, Muslim students…
- India
Islamic institute in Kerala sets example by teaching Sanskrit
Thrissur: Students in long white robes and white head-dresses in an Islamic institution unwaveringly reciting ‘slokas’ and ‘mantras’ in Sanskrit under the watchful gaze of their Hindu gurus, is what sets apart…
- Kerala
Islamic institute in Kerala sets example by teaching Sanskrit
Thrissur: Students in long white robes and white head-dresses in an Islamic institution unwaveringly reciting ‘slokas’ and ‘mantras’ in Sanskrit under the watchful gaze of their Hindu gurus, is what sets apart…
- Hyderabad
IIT Hyderabad launches introductory Sanskrit certificate program
Hyderabad: Under the guidance of Central Sanskrit University (CSU), New Delhi, a Non-Formal Sanskrit Education Center (NFSE) is established at IIT Hyderabad (IITH). This centre is hosting an introductory Sanskrit course on…
- India
Allahabad University to offer courses in Hindu astrology, rituals
Prayagraj: The department of Sanskrit in Allahabad University (AU) is introducing a new course in Hindu astrology and rituals with the aim of conserving the rich legacy of the religion. The AU…
- Entertainment
Kangana Ranaut: Instead of Hindi, Sanskrit should be the national language
Mumbai: Amid the controversy over Hindi involving actors Ajay Devgn and Kichha Sudeep, actress Kangana Ranaut says considering Sanskrit is older than Hindi, Sanskrit should be the national language. However, she explained…
- India
Muslim girl in Uttar Pradesh wins 5 medals in Sanskrit
Lucknow: A Muslim girl in Lucknow University (LU) has won five medals for being the best student of MA in Sanskrit. Ghazala’s name was announced by LU during its convocation ceremony held in…
- India
Bhopal hosts cricket tournament for Vedic pandits with Sanskrit commentary
Bhopal: Two men clad in traditional dhoti and kurta run as fast as they can while an excited commentator discusses the likely outcome of the ongoing game on the ground in fluent…
- Hyderabad
University of Hyderabad uses computer tools to teach Sanskrit
Hyderabad: The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has launched an innovative, online interdisciplinary programme which aims to teach Sanskrit with the help of computer tools. The goal of the OE102: Samsaadhanii Praveshika course is…
- Telangana
Telangana govt to finalize Sanskrit as second language?
Hyderabad: Even as the Telangana state commissioner of intermediate education (TSCIE) drew ire for its memo offering Sanskrit as a second language in junior colleges, the state government is likely to go…
- World
Earth Anthem translated into over 70 languages, also produced in sign language
Antananarivo: On the occasion of the 51st Earth Day celebrations, Earth Anthem, written by Indian poet-diplomat Abhay Kumar, was translated into many new languages including Sanskrit, Gujarati, Magahi, Maithili, Marathi, Mising, Kokborok,…
- India
TDB should appoint Sanskrit teachers, not Arabic: VHP
New Delhi: The Vishva Hindu Parishad(VHP) on Wednesday condemned the decision of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) in appointing Arabic teachers in the schools which come under its management in Kerala. Condemning…
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