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Kerala Sanskrit varsity row: HoD’s alleged warning over Governor’s event, send-off attendance sparks SFI protest

Kerala Sanskrit varsity row: HoD’s alleged warning over Governor’s event, send-off attendance sparks SFI protest

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The Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit in Kalady (file) | Photo Credit: KK MUSTAFAH An audio clip, purportedly that of the Head of the Sanskrit Vyakarana Department at the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit (SSUS) in Kerala, warning students of “non-cooperation” on the part of faculty members if they failed to attend a send-off programme of a teacher and the inauguration of the varsity’s Sree Sankara Jayanti celebrations by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar triggered protests by members of the Students Federation of India (SFI) on the Kalady campus on Tuesday (April 21, 2026). The voice clip, allegedly posted in a WhatsApp group of research scholars, started circulating on social media a few hours before the commencement of the Governor’s programme around 11 a.m. In it, R.D. Sunil Kumar, HoD, is reportedly heard warning the research scholars that they may not receive the cooperation of the teachers at the time of Research Advisory Committee meeting and open defence, if they failed to attend both the programmes. Published – April 21, 2026 02:52 pm IST Disclaimer: We do …

Mohan Bhagwat bats for wider promotion of Sanskrit

Mohan Bhagwat bats for wider promotion of Sanskrit

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RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat addresses during the inauguration ceremony of Sanskrit Bharati’s central office, in New Delhi on April 20, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI Describing Sanskrit as a vital link among the India’s diverse linguistic traditions and a gateway to the country’s civilisational heritage, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday (April 20, 2026) called for expanding the use of the ancient language across the country. Mr. Bhagwat was speaking at the inauguration of the newly built central office of Sanskrit Bharati, an off-shoot of the RSS, in New Delhi, where he called upon the organisation to make ‘such great efforts’ to promote the language that every individual in India was able to converse in the same. Published – April 21, 2026 07:38 am 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

Governor removes Vice-Chancellor of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit

Governor removes Vice-Chancellor of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit

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Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Thursday removed K.K. Geethakumary from the post of Vice-Chancellor of the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit (SSUS), Kalady, with immediate effect. A notification issued by Lok Bhavan said that Ciza Thomas, Vice-Chancellor of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, will hold additional charge of the Vice-Chancellor of the SSUS. She will exercise the powers and perform the duties and responsibilities of the Vice-Chancellor until further orders, it said. Ms. Geethakumary, Professor of the Department of Sanskrit, University of Calicut, was appointed as interim Vice-Chancellor of the SSUS by the former Governor Arif Mohammed Khan in March 2024. Mr. Arlekar, who is also the Chancellor of the State universities, had recently asked her to put on hold a few decisions taken by the Syndicate, including its decision to go ahead with the recruitment of permanent Assistant Professors based on a 2021 notification. The members of the Syndicate nominated by the Chancellor and the Save University Campaign Committee (SUCC) had alleged that the Left-backed members were acting in haste as they intended to …

PM Modi qutoes Sanskrit verse to inspire students at Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026

PM Modi qutoes Sanskrit verse to inspire students at Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the immense talent and boundless potential of India`s students during the ongoing ninth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026, emphasising that they hold the complete ability to transform their dreams into reality.   In a message shared on X on Monday, the Prime Minister highlighted the core purpose of the interactive programme, saying that `Pariksha Pe Charcha` aims to guide young minds on how to channel their abilities and skills meaningfully for personal growth, success, and overcoming life`s challenges. He wrote: “Our students, endowed with extraordinary talent, possess the full potential to turn their dreams into reality. The objective of Pariksha Pe Charcha is precisely this: to show how they can make meaningful use of their talent and skills.” PM Modi quotes a Sanskrit verse at Pariksha Pe Charcha, stresses knowledgereasoning and effort for success To reinforce his message, PM Modi quoted a powerful Sanskrit Subhashitam. The verse translates to: A person who possesses knowledge (vidya), logical reasoning (vitarka), scientific understanding (vijnana), sharp memory (smriti), promptness and readiness (tatparata), and …

‘What kind of question is this?’: Exasparated Javed Akhtar on Sanskrit, Urdu, Tamil and the politics of language | Bollywood News

‘What kind of question is this?’: Exasparated Javed Akhtar on Sanskrit, Urdu, Tamil and the politics of language | Bollywood News

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It was a clumsy question designed to provoke, or perhaps to trap. An audience member asked Javed Akhtar, the poet and Bollywood lyricist, which language was older: Urdu or Sanskrit. The writer — who until then had been interceding with the organisers on the audience’s behalf, indulging questioner after questioner — looked on incredulously. “What kind of question have you asked me?” he responded, his voice a mix of bafflement and gentle admonishment. “Urdu is Sanskrit’s younger sister (chotti behen). Sanskrit is the world’s second-oldest living language. Urdu is not even a thousand years old.” The questioner, backtracking, then reframed the query: what about Tamil and Sanskrit? Javed Akhtar clarified that Tamil is recognised as the world’s oldest living language, while Sanskrit is the second oldest. A more sensible question, he said, would have been, if he had been asked about Greek or Latin. Learning words as a game Earlier, asked about his mother, Javed Akhtar had begun with a soft deflection. “At this age I should be speaking about my granddaughter,” he said, before …

Dhoti-Kurta, Sanskrit Commentary And A Qualifying Exam: Most Unusual Cricket Tournament In MP | India News

Dhoti-Kurta, Sanskrit Commentary And A Qualifying Exam: Most Unusual Cricket Tournament In MP | India News

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Last Updated:January 05, 2026, 21:02 IST Organised by the Parshuram Kalyan Board, the tournament aimed to promote the Sanskrit language and revive cultural awareness among young players. Players donned dhoti-kurta outfits and played cricket. (Screengrab) In a unique blend of tradition and sport, players donned dhoti-kurta outfits and played cricket in Bhopal on Monday as part of the Maharishi Maitri Cricket Tournament. Adding to the distinctiveness of the event, the match commentary was delivered entirely in Sanskrit. Organised by the Parshuram Kalyan Board, the tournament aimed to promote the Sanskrit language and revive cultural awareness among young players. #WATCH | Abhishek Dubey from the Organising Committee says, “This is the sixth edition of the tournament. We had organised five seasons in the previous years. Teams have come from Ujjain, Indore, Jabalpur, Delhi, Jammu, Guna, Vidisha, Sehore and Bhopal. The main goal of the… https://t.co/3XBxKtjK7i pic.twitter.com/7Tz7B8p3DJ— ANI (@ANI) January 5, 2026 Abhishek Dubey from the organising committee said, “This is the sixth edition of the tournament. We had organised five seasons in the previous years. Teams …

PM Modi shares motivational New Year message rooted in Sanskrit wisdom

PM Modi shares motivational New Year message rooted in Sanskrit wisdom

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared an inspirational message on social media, encouraging people to move forward in life with determination, clarity of purpose, and confidence as the new year progresses.  In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, “I wish that in the coming times, you may achieve success in every one of your endeavours. With determination and willpower, may your resolutions be fulfilled in the new year.” PM Modi also shared a Sanskrit shloka: “Success is certain, make a strong resolve and rid your mind of remorse, with an alert mind move ahead on the path to prosperity.” (loosely translated from Sanskrit). By drawing from Sanskrit thought, PM Modi once again sought to connect contemporary aspirations with India’s philosophical traditions, emphasising inner strength and clarity as foundations for success. Earlier on Thursday, Prime Minister Modi conveyed warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of the New Year, extending wishes for peace, prosperity, and overall well-being in society. In another post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Wishing everyone a wonderful …

‘Some Bharatiyas Don’t Know Our Own Indian Languages’: RSS Chief Urges Wider Use Of Mother Tongue | India News

‘Some Bharatiyas Don’t Know Our Own Indian Languages’: RSS Chief Urges Wider Use Of Mother Tongue | India News

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Last Updated:November 30, 2025, 14:45 IST RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat was addressing a gathering at the release of the English version of ‘Shri Dnyaneshwari’ in Maharashtra’s Nagpur. RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Emphasises On Using Mother Tongue. (Image: ANI/File) RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday raised concerns about the declining use of Indian languages and mother tongues, stating that the situation has deteriorated to the extent that “some Bharatiya people no longer understand their own languages.” Bhagwat was addressing a gathering at the release of the English version of ‘Shri Dnyaneshwari’ in Maharashtra’s Nagpur. This book was originally written in Marathi by Sant Dnyaneshwar. During the event, the RSS Chief urged society to introspect on the erosion of linguistic heritage. “There was a time when entire communication, sharing, daily business was in Sanskrit. Now, some American professor teaches us Sanskrit, when in reality we should have been teaching it to the world. Many children today do not know some very basic and simple words and often speak at home in a mix of their mother tongue …

BJP criticises T.N. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin for calling Sanskrit a ‘dead language’

BJP criticises T.N. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin for calling Sanskrit a ‘dead language’

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“Sanskrit language that is the foundation of the faith of millions of Hindus. This is a vile joke that Udhayanidhi Stalin uses, and repeatedly does that, to hurt the sentiments of Hindus,” said BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday (November 22, 2025) criticised Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for describing Sanskrit as a “dead language”. At a press briefing, BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia alleged that Mr. Stalin was “known for his hatred” for Hindus. “He (Mr. Stalin) forgets that our culture, our religious texts, has some foundation. If anything, it is the Sanskrit language that is the foundation of the faith of millions of Hindus. This is a vile joke that Udhayanidhi Stalin uses, and repeatedly does that, to hurt the sentiments of Hindus.” Stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, through his positive politics, promoted development and integrity, and has become a symbol of unity, Mr. Bhatia said the DMK leader had “become synonymous with anarchy and division”. “This is despite the …

Rana Daggubati’s alcohol brand has roots in Sanskrit, sells for Rs 7,000 but not in India: ‘From taboo to staple of popular culture’ | Telugu News

Rana Daggubati’s alcohol brand has roots in Sanskrit, sells for Rs 7,000 but not in India: ‘From taboo to staple of popular culture’ | Telugu News

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Rana Daggubati comes from one of the most prestigious film families in India but the actor has never restricted himself to the movies. In the last few years, Rana has expanded his portfolio by entering businesses like coffee, gaming, restaurants, and just last year, he also launched a new AlcoBev brand. Along with Rana, music composer Anirudh Ravichander is the co-founder of the brand. While the brand is yet to be launched in India at a full scale, a 750 ml tequila of their brand roughly costs around Rs 5,000-Rs 7,000 at Indian duty free shops. The name of Rana and Anirudh’s tequila brand, Loca Loka, is the combination of Spanish and Sanskrit. As per their website, Loca means ‘crazy’ in Spanish, and Loka means ‘world’ in Sanskrit, and currently their product is “authentically produced in Mexico” and “imagined in India.” In 2024, the brand did a 2-day event in Singapore, after officially launching the brand in the US. The brand has a third co-founder as well, named Harsha Vadlamudi, and the tequila is made …