Everything you need to know about Vivekananda Pally So: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Vivekananda Pally So: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Mumbai, May 31 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee attended the commemoration function of the 120th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's voyage from Mumbai to Chicago here on Friday.
Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Friday called for the revival of India's proud traditions in morality, ethics and social conduct as a tribute to Swami Vivekananda's call for rebuilding India's national character.
Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will arrive here Friday to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's historic voyage from Mumbai to the West to attend the Parliament of the World's Religions.
Kolkata, May 29 (IANS) On World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day Wednesday, doctors say that better diagnostic facilities have led to detection of more cases of the disease, that affects two million people globally.
Darjeeling, May 17 (IANS) The house where Swami Vivekananada's favourite disciple, Sister Nivedita breathed her last over a century ago, in this northern West Bengal hill district, has been handed over to the Ramakrishna Mission which plans to turn it into a centre of excellence for education and cultural studies.
Hyderabad, May 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court's Thursday order rejecting the bail petition of Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy has disappointed his YSR Congress party cadre, party leaders said.
New Delhi, April 30 (ANI): Five Congress Lok Sabha Members, hailing from the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh,have commenced a 48-hour-long sit-down protest in front of the main entrance gate inside the Parliament premises.
Port of Spain, April 29 (IANS) The Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago, where about 40 percent of its 1.3 million population is of Indian origin, will soon set up a Vivekananda Foundation in honour of the late Indian philosopher saint, whose 150th birth anniversary is being observed this year.
New Delhi/Bangalore, April 21 (ANI): The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded the strictest possible legal penalties against criminals accused of sexual violence.
Kolkata, April 9 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday started his trip here by visiting the Dakshineswar Kali Temple and Belur Math and exhorted the youth to make India the world leader by taking inspiration from the ideals of Swami Vivekananda.
Kolkata, April 9 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday started his day here by visiting Dakshineswar Kali Temple and Belur Math.
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Decorated guest rooms, a research centre and a conference room are all part of a refurbished Rashtrapati Bhavan here, aiming to assist in smoother functioning and grander hospitality, officials said Wednesday.
New Delhi, Apr. 3 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee yesterday visited the newly refurbished Vivekananda and Tagore suites on the ground floor of Rashtrapati Bhavan.
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Four leading theologians, including the Dalai Lama, Saturday urged harmony across diverging faiths, saying at a seminar here Saturday to commemorate Swami Vivekananda's 150th birth anniversary that the idea of "one world religion was of diversity and not dissension".
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) The legacy of Swami Vivekananda is relevant to India at a time when the society is redefining itself to become more just and equitable as the old order makes way for the new, President Pranab Mukherjee said Thursday. He also called for fresh assimilation of the progressive and harmonius ideals preached by the 20th century Bengali visionary for a more 'egalitarian society with equal opportunities' for all.
New Delhi, Mar 7 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said that the universality of Swami Vivekananda's teachings holds great relevance in the modern world.
New Delhi, Feb.28 (ANI): Finance Minister P Chidambaram quoted Tamil saint poet Tiruvalluvar and Swami Vivekananda to drive home the point that India can become among the top five countries in the world, if it take right decisions and right choices.
Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Wednesday said Swami Vivekananda was her big inspiration and she has undertaken "political sanyas" to serve the people.
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani Saturday indirectly charged Pakistan of involvement in the Hyderabad blasts, saying the "neighbouring country" is solely responsible.
Vadodara, Feb. 3 (ANI): Over 30,000 schoolchildren and local residents came together here on Sunday to attempt a 17 kilometre-long painting in honour of spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda.
Chennai, Jan 31 (IANS) Distinguished scientist P.R. Vasudeva Rao took over as the new director of the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) from S.C. Chetal who retired Thursday.
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The World Book Fair 2013 beginning Feb 4 will celebrate indigenous literature with its theme, "Indigenous Voices - Mapping India's Folk and Tribal Literature", and commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda with a special pavilion exhibiting photographs and books from the spiritualist's life.
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Tableaux paying tribute to India cinema on its 100th anniversary and homage to Swami Vivekananda were among the varied display of art and culture at the 64th Republic Day parade here Saturday.
Kolkata, Jan 23 (IANS) Swami Vivekananda and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, one a great monk and the other a champion nationalist, believed in the power of youth to transform India, West Bengal Governor M.K. Narayanan said here Wednesday.
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 22 (IANS) Malayalam superstar Suresh Gopi was due to sing a duet with Remya Nambeesan for Swami Vivekananda's 150th birth anniversary, but he had to back out following ill-health.
Kolkata, Jan.20 (ANI): Participating in the 116th birth anniversary celebrations of well known freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose here, President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday described him as a "real icon" for the youth, as his life was a story of sacrifice and service to India.
Kolkata, Jan 20 (IANS) Describing Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose as a "real icon" for the youth, President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday said his life was a story of sacrifice and service to the cause of India.
Kolkata, Jan. 18 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission's celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda at Swamiji's own birthplace here on Friday.
Kolkata, Jan 18 (IANS) Hailing Swami Vivekananda as the one who brought back self-confidence in a shaken nation through his teaching and philosophy, President Pranab Mukherjee Friday said the monk would continue to be relevant for as long as the march of civilisation continued.
Kolkata, Jan 18 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will inaugurate the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Swami Vivekananda here today.
Bangalore, Jan 17 (IANS) A 35-foot tall Eiffel Tower replica made up of over 250,000 roses and a six-foot statue of Swami Vivekananda decorated with various flowers are the star attractions at Republic Day flower show beginning here Friday.
New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will undertake a four-day visit to Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal from today.
Kolkata, Jan 16 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will Thursday embark on a three-day tour of West Bengal to attend several functions and inaugurate an airport terminal building here.
Kolkata, Jan 14 (IANS) Assailing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for using Swami Vivekananada's name to publicise her Trinamool Congress' political slogan, the CPI-M Monday accused her of distorting the monk's teachings for furthering her political interests.
Vadodara/Bhopal/New Delhi, Jan.12 (ANI): On the 150th birthday of Hindu philosopher Swami Vivekananda on Saturday, children in Vadodara, Gujarat, set a new world record by forming the largest human torch.
Itanagar, Jan 12(ANI): "When India is groping around in the dark with humanity put to shame and trying to find its way, is there a way out? Yes, there is .... by following the ideals of great saint Swami Vivekananda in letter and spirit," said Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki, in his address to a huge gathering of Young India at the Indira Gandhi Park here today.
Kolkata, Jan 12 (IANS) Cultural programmes, a tableau depicting his teachings and colourful processions marked the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Swami Vivekananda in West Bengal Saturday.
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Jan.12 (ANI): Children here paid homage to Swami Vivekananda on Saturday on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary.
New Delhi, Jan 12 (ANI): To commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda on Saturday, a number of functions are being held across the country.
Kolkata, Jan 11 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday said she read books by Swami Vivekananda in times of self-doubt to gather strength.
Kolkata, Jan 11 (IANS) Swami Vivekananda and his beliefs have become more relevant for today's society which is under turmoil and suffering from social evils, say his followers and eminent citizens.
What is the relevance today of a monk who was born 150 years ago, lived the life of a mendicant, and passed away at a young age of 39 years? Swami Vivekananda's personality traits provide us all the answers.
New Delhi, Jan. 11 (ANI): The Government of India has decided to undertake the commemoration of 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda on January 12 at the Rashtrapati Bhawan auditorium.
Kolkata, Jan 7 (IANS) Energy efficient chulhas (stoves), alternative fuel sources, refrigerators that run without electricity and green buildings -- young innovators at the Children's Science Congress showcased an environment-friendly India Monday.
Chicago, Jan 1 (IANS) Indian American Manick Sorcar, who has devised a laser show to pay tribute to two eminent Indians, Swami Vivekananda and magician P.C. Sorcar, says he is only repaying his debt to them.
Kolkata, Dec 21 (IANS) Lectures, seminars and cultural programmes, aimed at propagating Swami Vivekananda's message across the country to mark his 150th birth anniversary celebrations, will be launched by the Vivekananda Kendra here from Jan 12.
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) If a slumdog can be a millionaire why can't he be a star footballer?
Hyderabad, Nov 10 (IANS) A rally by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) created mild tension here Saturday with the police arresting its leaders and activists for trying to advance towards the state secretariat, an official said.
Narayanpur (Chhattisgarh), Nov 7 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday called upon youth of Chhattisgarh to take inspiration from teachings of Swami Vivekananda and employ every possible means to ensure development in the state.
New Delhi, Nov.7 (ANI): The Congress Party on Wednesday assailed the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for giving a clean chit to Nitin Gadkari, its president, over various graft charges levelled against him.
New Delhi, Nov. 7 (ANI): Taking a jibe at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Lal Krishna Advani over the ongoing drama within the main opposition party with regard to Nitin Gadkari's continuance in office, Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh on Wednesday said the former should now think about his next course of action.
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Tuesday disapproved of a purported comparison between Swami Vivekananda and fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim by BJP president Nitin Gadkari and said there was a need to keep in mind public sentiments associated with renowned figures.
New Delhi, Nov.6 (ANI): Some top leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) met at the residence of senior party leader L.K.Advani here this evening to discuss the impact of the allegations of corruption against party president Nitin Gadkari, as also the fallout of his recent statement in which he sought to establish a similarity in the IQ levels between religious philosopher Swami Vivekananda and absconding mafia don Dawood Ibrahim.
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Pressure intensified on Nitin Gadkari to step down Tuesday as party MP Ram Jethmalani said BJP leaders Yashwant Sinha, Jaswant Singh and Shatrughan Sinha were with him in seeking the party chief's ouster over controversies linked to him.
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) BJP leaders went into a huddle Tuesday as the internal rift over party president Nitin Gadkari widened with more demands for his ouster while the man in the proverbial centre of the growing storm said sorry for comparing Swami Vivekananda to Dawood Ibrahim.
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) A day after he denied comparing Swami Vivekanada with fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim during a speech in Bhopal, BJP president Nitin Gadkari Tuesday offered regrets over his remark.
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj Tuesday described as "absolutely false" reports that she was no longer supporting party president Nitin Gadkari.
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Pressure intensified on BJP president Nitin Gadkari Tuesday, as lawyer MP Ram Jethmalani said senior leaders Yashwant Sinha, Jaswant Singh and Shatrughan Sinha were with him in seeking Gadkari's ouster.
New Delhi, Nov. 6 (ANI): Noted criminal lawyer Ram Jethmalani on Tuesday questioned Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi's potential as a leader, saying the latter is an 'illiterate' who is about to be dumped on this country.
New Delhi, Nov. 6 (ANI): Lashing out at Nitin Gadkari over allegations of graft against him, veteran lawyer Ram Jethmalani on Tuesday demanded that the former should resign as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President without any further delay, pending the probe into the allegations.
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Senior BJP leaders Yashwant Sinha, Jaswant Singh and Shatrughan Sinha were with him in wanting party president Nitin Gadkari to step down over his alleged involvement in questionable business deals and other issues, lawyer MP Ram Jethmalani said here Tuesday.
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Nov.5 (ANI): Minister of State for Kunwar Ratanjit Pratap Narain Singh on Monday joined the Congress bandwagon in criticising BJP President over his statement that there was a similarity between the IQ levels of religious philosopher Swami Vivekananda and mafia don Dawood Ibrahim.
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh Monday sought a clarification from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) over BJP chief Nitin Gadkari's controversial remark comparing the IQ of Swami Vivekananda with that of gangster Dawood Ibrahim.
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) After BJP chief Nitin Gadkari compared Swami Vivekananda's IQ to that of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, party leader Mahesh Jethmalani used his remark as a trigger to quit the party's national executive Monday.
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Well known lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani Monday resigned from the national executive of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saying he deemed it morally inappropriate to serve in the party as long as Nitin Gadkari was president.
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) BJP chief Nitin Gadkari Monday was in the thick of another controversy for comparing the IQ level of Swami Vivekananda to that of fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim. Gadkari said he had been misquoted, but his comment sparked a flurry of reactions in the virtual world while the Congress demanded an apology from the party.
New Delhi, Nov. 5 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Monday took potshots at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari over his alleged comparison of spiritual leader Swami Vivekanand to underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, saying this reflects the mentality of the main opposition party, and added that it should apologise to the people of this country, and specifically to thinking people and thought leaders of India.
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Attacking the BJP over party president Nitin Gadkari's comment drawing a comparison between the IQ level of Swami Vivekananda and fugitive don Dawood Ibhrahim, the Congress Monday said it demonstrates the party's "level of thinking and mentality" and demanded an apology.
New Delhi, Nov. 5 (ANI): Under sharp criticism over his alleged comparison of the intelligence quotient level of Swami Vivekanand and Dawood Ibrahim, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari on Monday clarified that he was not drawing any comparison, but drew contrast between the spiritual guru and underworld don.
Bhopal/New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Hoping to stave off another controversy, BJP chief Nitin Gadkari Monday denied he had compared the intelligence quotient (IQ) level of Swami Vivekananda to that of fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim.
Mumbai, Nov. 5 (ANI): Taking a jibe at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President over his alleged remark that the intelligence quotient level of Swami Vivekanand and Dawood Ibrahim was almost the same, Congress leader Jagdambika Pal on Monday said what reply would the main opposition party give if somebody compares Nitin Gadkari's excellence with 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused Ajmal Kasab.
Colombo, Oct 24 (IANS) US ambassador Michele Sison has opened two new refurbished schools in Sri Lanka's east that were badly damaged during the country's long-standing ethnic conflict.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Innovation in times of financial crisis - this is a theme that seems common to the Durga Puja preparations across the national capital.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Innovation in times of financial crisis - this is a theme that seems common to the Durga Puja preparations across the national capital.
Kolkata, Oct.12 (ANI): A festive fever has gripped West Bengal, with artisans decorating makeshift temples and giving final touches to idols of the Hindu Goddess Durga ahead of the popular Durga Puja festival.
Edison (New Jersey), Oct 9 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would grant voting rights to overseas Indian citizens when it came to power, senior party leader L.K. Advani told a gathering of the Indian American community here.
Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Sept 19 (ANI): Commerce Minister Anand Sharma on Wednesday said that he does not believe in the word 'rollback' and added that opening of country's retail sector to investment from foreign chains such as Wal-Mart was suspended last year, and not cancelled.
Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar Sunday wished his Gujarat counterparts Narendra Modi on later's 62nd birthday while members of Bhartiya Janta party celebrated his birthday wishing him to be next Prime Minister of India....................
New Delhi, Sept 11 (ANI): Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Tuesday stressed on the importance of holistic education to ease stress and frustration of modern life.
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has challenged Congress to battle it on the issues of development and not by using CBI to target it. Modi was addressing a rally during BJP poll campaign, which was kicked of by Modi from Bahucharajiin north Gujarat's Mehsana district.
;Ahmedabad, Sep 11 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday kicked off his Bharatiya Janata Party's campaign for the assembly polls in December, challenging the Congress to battle it on the issue of development and not by using the CBI to target him.
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Friday asked the youth of the Indian diaspora to learn about India, its traditions and thought process and to use the knowledge for the betterment of the global community at large.
New Delhi, Sep.7 (ANI): Youth participants of the 21st Know India Programme called on President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Friday.
Ahmedabad, Aug 31 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, an avid tweeter with almost 900,000 followers on the social networking site, Friday went a step further - becoming the first major Indian political leader to chat live on the net.
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) India needs to modernise and upgrade its museums by employing state-of-the-art technology to make them more interactive and interesting for the public, union Culture Minister Kumari Selja said here Thursday.
Mumbai, Aug 28 (IANS) A global business meet to provide a platform to the Indian diaspora will be held in New York next month by New Global Indian Foundation (NGIF), a representative said here Tuesday.
Chicago, Aug 22 (IANS) Denver-based Manick Sorcar, son of the legendary magician P.C. Sorcar, has produced a laser documentary on Swami Vivekananda as a tribute to the revered saint on his 150th birth anniversary.
Hyderabad, July 30 (IANS) Most of them were fast asleep, while some were awake waiting to reach their destination in another three hours, when a ghastly fire cut short their life's journey in a few seconds.
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Following is the text of the speech by India's 13th President Pranab Mukherjee:
New Delhi, July 25 (ANI): Asserting that corruption is an evil that can depress the nation's mood and sap its progress, President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said in his acceptance speech that "we cannot allow our progress to be hijacked by the greed of a few."
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Following is the text of the speech by India's 13th President Pranab Mukherjee:
Hyderabad, June 11 (IANS) A special CBI court here Monday extended YSR Congress Party leader Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy's judicial custody till June 25 in the illegal assets case.
Kolkata, June 7 (IANS) Stating that life was full of challenges, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Thursday urged the student community to develop mental strength to fight frustration.
Hyderabad, May 28 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has sought 14-day custody of YSR Congress Party leader Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy for further questioning on charges of corruption.
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) If India wants to destroy terrorism, then it must target terrorist leaders in India and abroad, including the Pakistan-based Hafiz Saeed, a new book says.
Kolkata, May 12(ANI): Scores of sports enthusiasts gathered here on Saturday to participate in a car rally, organised to mark the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Swami Vivekananda.
Kolkata, May 6 (IANS) Works of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda will be presented to US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during their meeting here Monday.
Mangalore, April 30 (IANS) Second seed Anurag Mhamal of Goa and Chennai girl A Akshaya shared the lead with 5.0 points after the fifth round of the 1st UKCA Cup All India Open FIDE Rated chess tournament here Monday.
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The realisation that jihadis are using Islam to create an environment of terror is leading Muslim youth in India to dissociate themselves from violence and radicalism, says a leading Islamic scholar and cleric.
Hyderabad, April 13 (IANS) Ahead of the crucial byelections to one Lok Sabha and 18 assembly seats, the ruling Congress in Andhra Pradesh is in a big dilemma over whether to criticise late chief minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy or praise him.
