Indian-American takes oath of office on Gita

Last Updated: Sunday, January 8, 2012, 14:09

Indian-American physician Dr Sudhanshu Prasad, who was re-elected on a New Jersey township council, took oath of office on Gita for his second-term.

‘By endorsing Gita, Gandhi condoned violence’

Last Updated: Saturday, January 7, 2012, 00:58

Lord Meghnad Desai on Friday questioned Mahatma Gandhi`s philosophy of non-violence in view of his endorsement of the Bhagvad Gita.

Give details of UK visit of Krishna: CIC

Last Updated: Friday, December 30, 2011, 16:58

The Central Information Commission has directed the External Affairs Ministry to make public details of "private visit" undertaken by its Minister SM Krishna to the United Kingdom in June this year.

Gita: US-based Hindu leader hails court`s ruling

Last Updated: Friday, December 30, 2011, 09:08

Hindu leader Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada, thanked the Tomsk court in Siberia welcoming its ruling.

India`s stand on Gita vindicated: Govt

Last Updated: Thursday, December 29, 2011, 19:45

Government on Thursday said its observation that the petitioner has not gone through the original text of the holy scripture has been vindicated.

Iskcon monks cheer Gita verdict in Russia

Last Updated: Thursday, December 29, 2011, 17:48

Monks of the Iskcon chanted and danced outside the Russian consulate here to celebrate the dismissal of a plea seeking ban on the Bhagavad Gita in Russia.

Gita row: India lauds Russia for wise resolution

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 28, 2011, 20:51

India on Wednesday termed as "sensible resolution" of a sensitive issue the rejection of a petition seeking a ban on Bhagvad Gita by a Russian court

No ban on Bhagavad Gita in Russia

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 28, 2011, 11:01

A Russian court rejected a petition seeking a ban on translation of Bhagavad Gita on account that it is "extremist literature" and promotes "social discord".

Bhagavad Gita row: SM Krishna meets Russian envoy

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 27, 2011, 13:41

External Affairs Minister SM Krishna on Tuesday conveyed to Russian Ambassador Alexander Kadakin the country`s concern over the Gita row.

Hindus build massive Krishna temple in Moscow

Last Updated: Sunday, December 25, 2011, 15:36

Hindus and Krishna devotees are fighting a court battle in the Siberian city of Tomsk against a move to ban the Bhagavad Gita.

Gita ban: Centre asked to consider representation in Russia

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 21:22

Any failure on Indian government`s part to intervene, supported by in-depth research, scholastic views and analysis, would cause irretrievable damage to the country`s and rich culture and heritage, the petition contends.