'Bhagavad Gita' teaching: Karnataka govt announcement a premature move, says Education expert
As the Karnataka Government continues to decide whether to introduce the Bhagavad Gita in schools under moral education, an education expert has called the state government's decision premature, details below.
Sep 22, 2022, 13:12 PM IST
DNA: 8 Lessons from Lord Shri Krishna On Janmashtami
The life of Lord Shri Krishna is like a 'User Manual', from which we can learn all the things that play an important role in making our life a better version of it.
Aug 30, 2021, 23:20 PM IST
PSLV-C51 Launch: Gita's message will 'echo' in space
ISRO is all set for its first launch of 2021. As per the schedule, the Indian Space Research Organisation will for the first time use an Indian rocket to launch a Brazilian satellite from the Sriharikota spaceport.
Feb 28, 2021, 09:30 AM IST
Pakistan national freed after 16 years, takes Bhagavad Gita home
A court had then sentenced the Pakistani national to 16 years of imprisonment.
Nov 05, 2018, 06:38 AM IST
Gita, Upanishads kept 'devout Muslim' Suhaib Ilyasi 'strong and positive' in jail
A reading of the Hindu scriptures helped see him through the darkest days behind bars in Tihar Jail, said Ilyasi, who describes himself as a "devout Muslim".
Oct 14, 2018, 17:05 PM IST
The Upanishads, India's enduring legacy of Self-knowing
Self-knowledge is the foundation of all knowledge. If we don't first know ourselves, how can we claim to truly know anything at all?
Sep 26, 2018, 17:11 PM IST
Now, Gayatri Mantra to be part of morning prayers in Haryana schools
After introducing Gita shlokas or verses in textbooks, Haryana education department now wants to introduce Gayatri Mantra during morning prayers.
Feb 24, 2018, 12:33 PM IST
Classical dancer interprets Mahabharata to resolve contemporary issues, leaves audience thrilled
Titled ‘Atma Rati,’ it was performed by award winning classical dancer, Dimple Kaur and presented by Sumangali Institute of Valuable Arts (SIVA).
Apr 20, 2017, 11:10 AM IST
Kanpur man Sandeep Soni carves Gita on wood, gifts it to PM Narendra Modi; picture goes viral!
It's nothing less than a dream come true for Kanpur man Sandeep Soni! And, it seems PM Narendra Modi too is deeply impressed by his 'holy' work.
Mar 08, 2016, 18:09 PM IST
Right wing outfits making irresponsible statements: Puri Shankaracharya
Puri Shankaracharya Swami Adhokshjanand on Friday alleged that right wing outfits were issuing irresponsible statements on contentious issues, pushing the nation to the brink of riots.
Feb 17, 2016, 19:06 PM IST
Hinduism is about love, unity, not divisive ideas: Author Mani Rao
Speaking about her recent book ‘Bhagavad Gita’, Rao said the current day's "intolerance" needs many more people - and not just writers - to speak up against it.
Oct 25, 2015, 04:51 AM IST
Recruitment of teachers to be strictly on merit basis: Khattar
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday said the state government has decided to recruit teachers strictly based on their merits.
Sep 24, 2015, 22:09 PM IST
Is Narendra Modi govt trying to impose RSS' hidden agenda?
At a time when the Narendra Modi government is facing allegations of imposing the hidden agenda of the RSS, one of the NDA ministers, Dr Mahesh Sharma has made a controversial remark, saying lessons from 'Mahabharata', 'Ramayana' and 'Gita' should be taught in schools and colleges.
Sep 15, 2015, 13:18 PM IST
Taal Thok Ke: In conversation with Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma
Watch Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma talking about his controversial statement that Ramayana and the Gita are not religious texts and should be taught in schools only on Taal Thok Ke.
Sep 14, 2015, 22:18 PM IST
Panel discussion on teaching Gita-Ramayan in schools - Part II
Cultural minister Mahesh Sharma has created an uproar after advocating the teaching of Gita-Ramayan in schools. Taal Thok Ke raises the question of sprinkling secularism with politics.
Sep 14, 2015, 21:05 PM IST
Panel discussion on teaching Gita-Ramayan in schools
Cultural minister Mahesh Sharma has created an uproar after advocating the teaching of Gita-Ramayan in schools. Taal Thok Ke raises the question of sprinkling secularism with politics.
Sep 14, 2015, 21:02 PM IST
