Sanskrit

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BJP MP Ganesh Singh on Thursday said that according to a research done by a US-based academic institution, speaking Sanskrit language on a daily basis boosts the nervous system and keeps diabetes and cholesterol at bay. (Photo: Twitter/ Ganesh Singh)

Speaking Sanskrit keeps diabetes, cholesterol at bay: BJP leader

More than 97 per cent of the languages in the world, including few Islamic languages, are based on Sanskrit, Singh said.

13 Dec 2019 10:02 AM

In a letter to the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, who is also a visitor to the Banaras Hindu University (BHU), the faculty and former professors of the university have come out in support of students opposing the appointment of Firoze Khan to the Sanskrit Vidya Dharm Vigyaan department (faculty of theology). (Photo: ANI)

BHU professors call for removal of Feroze Khan, write to Kovind

The professors have pointed out that the department has been operating for over 100 years.

24 Nov 2019 2:15 PM

At a time when students of the Banaras Hindu University in Uttar Pradesh are up in arms over the religious identity of one of its Sanskrit teachers, a college, on the outskirts of Bengal capital, has appointed a Muslim man as an assistant professor to teach the subject. (Representational Image)

Amid BHU protest over religious identity, Bengal college appoints Muslim teacher in Sanskrit dept

Although the BHU authorities backed him, Khan has not been able to take classes.

22 Nov 2019 3:49 PM

Lady Gaga tweets 'Sanskrit' say and netizens can't keep calm

Pop icon Lady Gaga sent netizens into a frenzy on Sunday with a special message in Sanskrit!

21 Oct 2019 1:48 PM

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor. (Photo: File)

Not a realistic request: Tharoor on making Sanskrit as official language

Sai had said that Sanskrit should be made official language of the country and added that he will speak to HRD Ministry regarding the same.

07 Jun 2019 2:51 PM

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Sorry state of ancient Indian languages in DU

Of the 69 colleges in Delhi University that offer arts and commerce courses, only 29 offer courses in Sanskrit.

11 Jul 2018 2:07 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sanskrit: Language of Gods gets its first film book

The movie 'Priyamanasam', had already been screened in over 300 film festivals in various countries.

14 May 2018 12:10 PM

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12 Dec 2017 4:53 AM

Sanskrit, last resort for many low-scorers

Despite the Central government’s push to revive Sanskrit, the interest for the subject remains low in Delhi University (DU).

04 Jul 2017 1:37 AM

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The cabinet has also given nod for appointment of a computer teacher in the high schools of the state. (Representational image)

Sanskrit to be compulsory upto Class 8 in Assam schools

C.M. Patoway also announced that Cabinet has decided to appoint a special teacher to monitor cleanliness in all of the high schools.

02 Mar 2017 3:17 AM

Artist Bhaskar Singha’s exhibition Realms of Peace — 2, is inspired by nature and all things that help calm the mind and concentrate all emotions into one point, thereby inspiring the emotion of brotherhood.

Paintings expressing oneness through diverse colours

Singha believes that beyond all dichotomies and divisions, we all are one — the world is one family.

05 Jan 2017 6:11 AM

There are approximately 63 schools affiliated to CBSE in Mumbai. (Representational image)

Thumbs-up for Sanskrit in CBSE schools

CBSE’s governing body on Tuesday approved restoring the class X board examinations from the next academic session.

22 Dec 2016 3:59 AM

The Class 10 exam offers a credible way to assess a student against an exam system, while giving him/her a chance to test against peers, and it’s good exposure for young people. (Representational Image)

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