India taking serious note of Gita case: Krishna

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 12:44

Describing a complaint about the Bhagvad Gita in Russia as "patently absurd", India Tuesday said it was taking seriously the controversy and was closely monitoring the case in a court in Tomsk, Siberia.

Russia denounces `madmen` seeking Gita ban

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 11:50

Russian Ambassador to India Alexander Kadakin on Tuesday strongly denounced the "neighbourhood madmen" who are seeking a ban on the Bhagvad Gita in Siberia.

India takes up Gita ban issue with Russia

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 08:54

India has strongly taken up the demand for banning Hindu scripture Bhagavad Gita, with the Russian authorities, Indian Ambassador to Russia Ajai Malhotra said.

Uproar in LS over Siberian court`s Gita ban move

Last Updated: Monday, December 19, 2011, 21:44

Members created an uproar in Lok Sabha over a move by a Siberian court to ban Bhagwad Gita.

Parl ruckus over Bhagvad Gita facing ban in Russia

Last Updated: Monday, December 19, 2011, 14:38

Parliamentarians across the political spectrum on Monday asked the government to ensure that the religious rights of Hindus in Russia are protected.

Hindus make last bid to save `Gita` in Russia

Last Updated: Monday, December 19, 2011, 12:49

A court in Siberia`s Tomsk city will deliver its final verdict on December 28 in a case seeking a ban on Bhagvad Gita- one of the most sacred Hindu religious texts.

Bhagvad Gita faces `extremist` branding in Russia

Last Updated: Saturday, December 17, 2011, 10:57

Bhagvad Gita, one of the most sacred Hindu religious texts, is facing a legal ban and the prospect of being branded as "an extremist" literature across Russia.

Chouhan faces flak for decision to introduce Gita in schools

Last Updated: Friday, November 18, 2011, 11:27

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan has stirred a hornet`s nest in the state by announcing that Bhagvad Gita would be taught in all schools.

MP govt to include Gita in school syllabus

Last Updated: Monday, November 14, 2011, 22:00

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that Bhagwad Gita would be included in school curriculum.

MP govt to include Bhagwad Gita in school syllabus

Last Updated: Monday, November 14, 2011, 15:34

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that "Bhagwad Gita" would be included in the school curriculum in the state.

K`taka HC adjourns Bhagavad Gita case by two weeks

Last Updated: Thursday, July 21, 2011, 16:41

Kageri`s reported remarks at a recent function in Kolar that those opposing the programme should leave the country has raised a controversy.

Read Gita in school or quit India: K’taka minister

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 20, 2011, 17:47

Karnataka education minister Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri has said that it the duty of every Indian to respect sacred Hindu text, Bhagavad Gita, else they should leave the country.