Swami Vivekananda chairs to be set up in CU and PU: Mamata

Last Updated: Sunday, January 20, 2013, 21:47

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday announced that chairs on Swami Vivekananda would be set up in two universities of the state.

Subhas Chandra Bose real icon for youth: President Pranab

Last Updated: Sunday, January 20, 2013, 15:34

Describing Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose as a "real icon" for the youth, President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday said his life was a story of sacrifice and service to the cause of India.

Our freedom was not a gift: President

Last Updated: Friday, January 18, 2013, 16:22

Pranab Mukherjee unveiled statues of Ajoy Mukherjee, Satish Chandra Samanta and Sushil Kumar Dhara who played crucial roles in India`s freedom movement.

Swamiji`s birth anniversary will awaken our minds: President

Last Updated: Friday, January 18, 2013, 13:59

President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday hoped that the commemoration of Swami Vivekananda`s 150th birth anniversary would awaken the people.

Swami Vivekananda`s 150th birth anniversary celebrated in Nepal

Last Updated: Sunday, January 13, 2013, 00:43

Nepalese President praised Swami Vivekananda for his contribution towards the upliftment of the society, at a function organised here today to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of the reformer.

Propagate Swami Vivekananda`s teachings across globe: Pranab

Last Updated: Saturday, January 12, 2013, 21:22

Swami Vivekananda`s teachings, including people`s social responsibility towards all to educate the poor, need to be spread across the globe, President Pranab Mukherjee said.

Four stamps released on Vivekananda`s 150th birth

Last Updated: Saturday, January 12, 2013, 21:02

The Department of Posts (DoP) released four special postage stamps and the First Day Cover on Swami Vivekananda on his 150th birth anniversary.

150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda celebrated

Last Updated: Saturday, January 12, 2013, 20:57

Arunachal Pradesh joined the rest of India in celebrating Swami Vivekanand`s 150th birth centenary with a massive programme in the state capital here that began with processions by school students early morning.

Mamata administers oath to follow Vivekananda

Last Updated: Saturday, January 12, 2013, 19:13

West Bengal Governor MK Narayanan and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday urged the people to follow in the footsteps of Swami Vivekananda.

WB celebrates Swami Vivekananda`s birth anniversary

Last Updated: Saturday, January 12, 2013, 14:28

Cultural programmes, a tableau depicting his teachings and colourful processions, marked the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Swami Vivekananda.

India celebrates 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda

Last Updated: Saturday, January 12, 2013, 13:06

To commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda on Saturday, a number of functions are being held across the country.

Swami Vivekananda: Thoughts & Quotes

Last Updated: Saturday, January 12, 2013, 12:54

On his 150th birth anniversary, as we remember Swami Vivekananda, the monk who obtained sublime greatness at the feet of his Guru - Ramakrishna Paramhamsa, we enlist some pearls of his wisdom, so that we too may get inspired.