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Kashi-Tamil Sangamam and a tribute to Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat| India News

Kashi-Tamil Sangamam and a tribute to Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat| India News

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A few days ago, I was in the sacred land of Somnath to be part of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, marking a thousand years since the first attack on Somnath, which took place in 1026. People from all across India had come to be part of this moment of remembrance, united by a shared reverence for history, culture and the enduring spirit of the people of India. During the programme, I met a few people who had previously come to Somnath during the Saurashtra-Tamil Sangamam and had been to Kashi during the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam. Their words of appreciation for such platforms touched me and so, I thought of sharing a few thoughts on this subject. Kashi-Tamil Sangamam and a tribute to Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat During one of the Mann Ki Baat programmes, I had said that not learning Tamil is a major regret of my life. Fortunately, over the last few years, our government has had several opportunities to further popularise Tamil culture across India and to deepen the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha …

Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 Showcases Unity and Education Reforms in Rameswaram | India News

Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 Showcases Unity and Education Reforms in Rameswaram | India News

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Last Updated:January 02, 2026, 18:01 IST Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed the valedictory function of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 in Rameswaram. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Speaks In Tamil At Kashi Tamil Sangamam Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed the closing ceremony of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 in Rameswaram, beginning his speech in Tamil, a move seen as a counter to the ruling DMK’s language narrative. Pradhan emphasised that India’s unity is enhanced through respect for diversity and the sharing of knowledge. He described the Kashi Tamil Sangamam as a civilisational movement reflecting the country’s enduring cultural unity. The theme, ‘Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam’, highlighted the significance of learning Tamil and exploring India’s ancient wisdom, paying tribute to the nation’s linguistic and cultural richness. He added that the need for India to move beyond traditional education boundaries and focus on a system based on skills, entrepreneurship, and apprenticeships. He noted that education should not merely confer degrees but also make the youth practically competent and self-reliant. Tamil civilisation is not regional but foundational to …

India does not ask youth to choose between tradition, modernity: Pradhan at Kashi Tamil Sangamam

India does not ask youth to choose between tradition, modernity: Pradhan at Kashi Tamil Sangamam

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New Delhi, India does not ask its youth to choose between tradition and modernity but wants them to integrate both with confidence and responsibility, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Tuesday. India does not ask youth to choose between tradition, modernity: Pradhan at Kashi Tamil Sangamam Pradhan made the comments during his valedictory address at Kashi Tamil Sangamam in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu. “India does not ask its youth to choose between tradition and modernity. It asks them to integrate both with confidence and responsibility and it is this generation that will shape India’s journey ahead,” Pradhan said in Tamil. The annual event aims to strengthen cultural bonds between Tamil Nadu and Kashi in Uttar Pradesh. “As we move towards Viksit Bharat goal for 2047, development cannot be measured by economic indicators alone. It must be supported by cultural strength and intellectual self-confidence. “An Atmanirbhar Bharat is not only self-reliant in production; it is self-assured in thought. When Indians engage deeply with their classical languages and knowledge traditions, they gain clarity about who they are. …

India does not ask youth to choose between tradition, modernity: Pradhan at Kashi Tamil Sangamam

Security beefed up for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, says top police official

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Chennai, As about one lakh people are expected to visit Varanasi till December 17 for the ongoing fourth edition of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam, the overall security has been enhanced and it includes deployment of additional police personnel and drones as well, a top police official said on Friday. Security beefed up for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, says top police official With the presence of over 2,000 staff to maintain tight vigil over the next 15 days during the conference, the NaMo Ghat in Varanasi has been buzzling with activity since December 2 when it was formally inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in the presence of Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, L Murugan and Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi among others. The theme of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 is “Let us Learn Tamil – Tamil Karkalam”. This will be a unifying feature of the event, spreading the message that all Indian Languages are our Languages and belong to one Bharatiya Bhasha family, according to the organisers. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police …

Manavamaitri Sangamam in Kozhikode on Nov. 4

Manavamaitri Sangamam in Kozhikode on Nov. 4

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The Department of Culture is organising ‘Manavamaitri Sangamam 2025’ at Calicut Trade Centre in Kozhikode at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday (November 4). The convention with the theme ‘Faith, harmony, humanity’ will have various religious leaders taking part in the discussions on the ‘hatred spewed by communalism and the ideas of harmony and humanity proposed by religions.’ Chairman of the welcome committee Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri will preside over the inaugural event. Director of the Department of Culture Divya S. Iyer will deliver the introductory speech. Narasimhanandaji Maharaj, the head of Ramakrishna Sevashram in Kozhikode, will inaugurate the event. Published – November 03, 2025 08:54 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Kashi-Tamil Sangamam to feature startups, students

Kashi-Tamil Sangamam to feature startups, students

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The third edition of the annual Kashi-Tamil Sangamam, an initiative by the Ministry of Education, will take place next month with participation from emerging entrepreneurs, education and technology sector representatives, and others. IIT Madras Director, Professor V Kamakoti on Saturday announced that this edition will see increased women`s participation due to high demand. “We`ve already received 20,000 registrations, from which 1,200 will be selected after multiple rounds of scrutiny, including their performance in a quiz competition and their knowledge of Kashi. This time, we aim to offer opportunities to people from startups, innovation sectors, school students, and research scholars. We are also encouraging more women to take part,” he said during the curtain-raiser event at the IIT Madras Research Park. Previously held in October-November, the event has now been rescheduled to February, coinciding with the ongoing Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The devotional trip will run from February 15 to 24, culminating in a return to Chennai. “Participants will have the chance to stay in Prayagraj for one night, offering prayers and participating …

3rd edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam to start in Ayodhya from Feb 15 | Latest News India

3rd edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam to start in Ayodhya from Feb 15 | Latest News India

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New Delhi: The third edition of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS 3.0), set to kick off on February 15 at Varanasi’s Namo Ghat, Ayodhya, and Prayagraj, will celebrate several aspects of Tamil cultural, Siddha system of medicine (Bharatiya Chikitsa), classical Tamil literature, and heritage, union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced on Wednesday. Registration process will continue until February 1. (For representation/Getty Images) “KTS 3.0 aims to strengthen the bond between Tamil Nadu and Varanasi and make the youth aware of their cultural significance, further promoting the idea of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat,” Pradhan said while launching the registration portal — kashitamil.iitm.ac.in — for the 10-day event. Pradhan added that, in addition to 1,000 participants from various walks of life—including students, teachers, farmers, artisans, professionals, small entrepreneurs, women, and researchers from Tamil Nadu—the KTS 3.0 delegation will also include 200 students from Tamil Nadu who are studying in central government higher educational institutions in other states. The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), which is organising KTS 3.0, has opened the registration process, which will …

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin hikes daily wage for Sangamam festival performers to ₹5,000 | Latest News India

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin hikes daily wage for Sangamam festival performers to ₹5,000 | Latest News India

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Jan 15, 2025 01:16 PM IST CM Stalin hikes Sangamam fest performing artists” daily wage to ₹5,000 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has ordered increasing the wages of rural artists who perform in the ongoing ‘Chennai Sangamam-Namma Ooru Thiruvizha,’ an event organised to showcase the state’s rich cultural heritage, to ₹5,000 per day, the government said on Wednesday. File photo of Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin. (ANI)(HT_PRINT) As many as 1,500 performing artists, split into 75 teams, are performing shows, encompassing 50 artforms, in 18 locations in Chennai and it is a big draw, the government said in an official release. Such 50 artforms include Karagattam (folk dance), Kavadiyattam (dancing by carrying Kavadi, a ritual and a form of worshipping Lord Muruga) and Puraviyattam (dummy horse show). Per day wage now Rs… Cost-free board and lodging, clothing and transport facilities are being provided to artists by the government and CM Stalin has ordered increasing the wage per day for them to ₹5,000. The Sangamam fest Their wage, before the increase could not be …

PM Modi Kashi Tamil Sangamam Varanasi Real-Time AI Translation Tool Bhashini Speech

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During G-20 Summit, the world was amazed to see this diversity of India, he said (ANI) Varanasi: A real-time Artificial Intelligence-based translation tool was used during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech at Kashi Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi on Sunday. Addressing at Kashi Tamil Sangamam in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi, PM Modi welcomed the participants calling them his family. “Today, the use of new technology has taken place here through Artificial Intelligence (AI). This is a new beginning and hopefully, it makes it easier for me to reach you,” PM Modi said at Kashi Tamil Sangamam. This was done through ‘Bhashini’ for those in the audience who understood Tamil. ‘Bhashini’ is an AI-led language translation system that enables people to speak in their own language while talking to speakers of other Indian languages. He described the bond between the people of Tamil Nadu and Varanasi as special and said that travelling from Varanasi to Tamil Nadu is going from “Mahadev’s one home to another”. “Going to Varanasi from Tamil Nadu means going from Mahadev’s one home to …

What is Bhashini? AI Tool Used To Translate PM Modi’s Speech During Kashi-Tamil Sangamam

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Last Updated: December 17, 2023, 21:36 IST Varanasi Cantonment, India Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses during the inauguration of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2.0, at Namo Ghat in Varanasi. (Image/PTI) During his speech at Kashi Tamil Sangamam, a new experiment was tried wherein a new real-time Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based translation tool called ‘Bhashini’ was used for those in the audience who understood Tamil Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived in Varanasi and inaugurated the Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2.0 at Namo Ghat in Kashi and flagged off the Kashi Tamil Sangamam Express between Kanyakumari and Varanasi. During his speech at Kashi Tamil Sangamam, a new experiment was tried wherein a new real-time Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based translation tool called ‘Bhashini’ was used for those in the audience who understood Tamil. “We are using this AI technology for the first time,” PM Modi said, urging those who came from Tamil Nadu to use their earphones to listen to his speech. “Today, the use of new technology has taken place here through Artificial Intelligence. This is a new beginning …