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bhagavad gita news

Five-day International Gita Mahotsav begins in Japan

A symposium was organised on the occasion in which discussions were held on the global relevance of the Gita and ways to further strengthen India-Japan friendship. (HT Photo)
Published on Jun 20, 2026 04:46 am IST

Chandigarh: When ancient philosophy meets modern-day dharma

The books carry a personal weight that Tewari returned to through the session. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on May 03, 2026 02:24 pm IST

Conference chronicling Kurukshetra’s history kicks off

In his address, KU vice chancellor, Som Nath Sachdeva said the Bhagavad Gita offers solutions to every dilemma of human life and provides guidance on duty, morality and self-realisation. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 09, 2026 05:44 am IST

Bhagavad Gita's spiritual teachings can give new direction to today's youth: President Murmu

Bhagavad Gita's spiritual teachings can give new direction to today's youth: President Murmu
Published on Feb 26, 2026 05:38 pm IST

Spice of life| Dilemma to decision: Gita’s path to clarity

Human beings aren’t always perfectly rational, and sometimes we need someone to show us the various doors available to us before we can find the strength to walk through them. (Shutterstock)
Published on Feb 10, 2026 10:20 pm IST

Sunita Williams: “We have to find common ground”

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Sunita Williams at the Kerala Literature Festival 2026. (Courtesy KLF)
Published on Jan 27, 2026 07:01 am IST

Kolkata: 3 held for assault on hawker selling chicken patties at Gita recital event

The police identified the three arrested men as North 24 Parganas residents Soumik Golder (23) and Tarun Bhattacharya (51), and Hooghly resident Swarnendu Chakraborty (32). (Representative photo)
Published on Dec 11, 2025 03:59 pm IST

Man held at Mumbai airport for derogatory posts on Bhagavad Gita, women: Police

The accused, who was working in Saudi Arabia, was arrested at Mumbai Airport based on a Look Out Circular (LOC).
Published on Dec 09, 2025 04:07 am IST

V-P Radhakrishnan to visit Kurukshetra today

Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan will also attend the Akhil Bhartiya Devsthanam Sammelan in Kurukshetra as the chief guest. (HT File)
Published on Nov 30, 2025 04:38 am IST

Kurukshetra: Gita Jayanti Mahotsav records huge weekend turnout at Brahma Sarovar

Visitors queued up to view heritage models and documentaries that connected Haryana’s cultural roots with its developmental aspirations. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Nov 30, 2025 04:34 am IST

Mokshada Ekadashi 2025: Date, time, tithi, muhurat, significance, and more

Mokshada Ekadashi will be marked on December 1.
Updated on Nov 28, 2025 06:51 pm IST

Haryana’s Jyotisar draws pilgrims to state-level event on Guru’s martyrdom day

Devotees at the venue of the state-level function attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, at Jyotisar near Kurukshetra on Tuesday. (HT Photo)
Published on Nov 25, 2025 05:04 pm IST

Op Sindoor guided by Lord Krishna’s message, says Rajnath in Kurukshetra

Defence minister Rajnath Singh with Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini and Swami Gyananand Maharaj at Geeta Gyan Sansthanam during his visit to Kurukshetra on Monday. (@NayabSainiBJP)
Published on Nov 25, 2025 07:00 am IST

MEA has played key role in amplifying Gita message world over: Jaishankar

The 21-day 10th International Gita Mahotsav, 2025, festival began on November 15. (ANI picture)
Published on Nov 24, 2025 07:29 pm IST

In Mohan Bhagwat’s presence, Yogi Adityanath mounts strong defence of RSS

Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat with Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath during the 'Divya Geeta Prerna Utsav' in Lucknow on Sunday. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)
Published on Nov 23, 2025 10:47 pm IST

‘Trampled by invaders’ for years, yet India stood firm: Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addresses the gathering at Divya Gita Prerna Utsav in Lucknow on Sunday. (Deepak Gupta/HT)
Published on Nov 23, 2025 08:20 pm IST

Gita offers answers for a world in confusion: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Gita offers answers for a world in confusion: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Published on Nov 23, 2025 03:44 pm IST

Int’l Gita Mohatsav-2025 will inspire young generation: Haryana Guv

Haryana governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh during the Saras and Crafts Fair in Kurukshetra on Saturday. (HT Photo)
Published on Nov 16, 2025 04:36 am IST

Bhagavad Gita series: This Delhi event to bridge ancient wisdom with modern life

Sunanda Leelaram is the daughter and disciple of philosopher Swami A Parthasarathy,
Published on Oct 29, 2025 05:36 am IST

Woman shares why she rejected a ‘genuinely good’ candidate in job interview

A woman’s viral post on turning down a job seeker despite feeling empathy drew mixed reactions on social media.
Published on Oct 27, 2025 06:01 pm IST

Haryana CM takes part in International Gita Mahotsav in Japan

Haryana CM takes part in International Gita Mahotsav in Japan
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 08:13 pm IST

Aamir Khan Engages in Spiritual Dialogue with Jagadguru Swami Satishcharya

Aamir Khan Engages in Spiritual Dialogue with Jagadguru Swami Satishcharya Maharaj in Mumbai
Published on Sept 15, 2025 02:05 pm IST

Uttarakhand tasks NCERT with including Gita, Ramayana in syllabus: Minister

Uttarakhand education minister Dhan Singh Rawat.
Published on Jul 16, 2025 11:42 am IST

Spreading Bhagavad Gita’s message in ‘mohallas’ will strengthen Hindu Rashtra: Rane

Rane further suggested that instead of deepening divides among Hindus, efforts should be made to teach Marathi to those who have lived in Mumbai for decades but have not embraced the language. (HT FILE)
Published on Jun 30, 2025 08:18 am IST

Bhagavad Gita found in near-mint condition from Air India plane crash debris

Some users on social media platform termed the survival of the Bhagavad Gita scripture as a "miracle amidst tragedy".
Published on Jun 13, 2025 10:23 pm IST

Delhiwale: Living with rare editions

This Delhi apartment is crammed with rare editions. Collecting these is Ashok’s “janoon,” his passion. (HT)
Published on Apr 21, 2025 06:42 am IST

Gita, Natyashastra in UNESCO World Register; India now has 14 entries

The Bhagavad Gita, containing 700 verses in 18 chapters, is embedded in the Bhishmaparv (Adhyay 23-40) of the Mahabharata. The Natyashastra, preserved at the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute and codified around the 2nd century BC (Before Christ), is associated with the Nāṭyaveda, an oral tradition of performing arts (@PiyushGoyal/X)
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 12:34 pm IST

Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra enter UNESCO’s Memory of World Register; PM reacts

The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita & Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra are now inscribed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 11:28 am IST