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Time of India
04-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
To restore key Gandhian sites, IGNCA unveils Rs 45 crore project
NEW DELHI: The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) is set to begin a comprehensive Rs 45 crore conservation and restoration project at prominent Gandhian heritage sites in Wardha, Maharashtra, with the aim of making it a "canvas of Gandhian thought" for the 21st century. The initiative will cover Gandhi Smriti Bhavan, Kasturba Kitchen, and Wardha Haat, with the objective of preserving their architectural, historical, and cultural significance while promoting rural development and public engagement. The restoration project is being carried out in collaboration with the Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization (MGIRI), Wardha, under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with IGNCA on July 2. It will be completed within an 18-month timeline, officials said. Gandhi Smriti Bhavan, located within the Sevagram Ashram where Mahatma Gandhi lived from 1936 to 1948, served as his operational headquarters during the freedom movement. It continues to be a site of national and international significance, symbolising Gandhian philosophy and simplicity. "MGIRI Wardha is not just about conserving the past-it's about reimagining Bapu's vision," said Dr Sachchidanand Joshi, member secretary of IGNCA. "Through immersive storytelling, digital heritage walks, and artisan hubs, Wardha will become a living canvas of Gandhian thought for the 21st century," the IGNCA member said.
Time of India
15-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Row over Ram Katha in ‘sutak kal'; seer apologises but continues event
1 2 3 Varanasi: Popular narrator of the story of Lord Ram, Morari Bapu, faced objections raised by scholars and seers of Kashi for his holding the Ram Katha event during 'sutak kaal', his period of mourning, following the demise of his wife on Jun 12. Scholars said his holding the religious programme was inauspicious, given his personal circumstance. Ending his Katha session at the Rudraksh International Convention Centre, Bapu sought apology from those who had raised objections, but said he would continue with the Ram Katha event because he was a Vaishnav, hence, followed no such tradition as of abstaining from religious duties while mourning family members. "Many revered figures, great personalities and several people did not find this appropriate and felt it should not have been done. If this has hurt anyone, I sincerely apologise to all and ask for your forgiveness," said Bapu, stating that he offered 'jalabhishek' to Lord Vishwanath and commenced Katha Manas Sindoor on Saturday. Meanwhile, sharp reactions from seers and scholars went viral on social media immediately after Bapu came out of the Kashi Vishwanath temple and left for Rudraksh centre on Saturday. Akhil Bhartiya Sant Samiti's Swami Jitendranand Saraswati said this act of Morari Bapu would not send out the right message to society. Kashi Vidwat Parishad's Prof Vinay Pandey said Bapu's act was highly condemnable. Astrologer Daivagya Krishna Shastri questioned what message Bapu wanted to give to society by offering prayers and reciting Katha despite being in a period of mourning. Pt Sanjay Upadhyaya of Shastrartha Mahavidyalaya held the act as against Shastra. Many individuals and poets trolled Bapu on social media, while a group burnt his symbolic effigy in the Assi area on Saturday.
India Gazette
22-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Shrikant Shinde-led all-party delegation pays floral tributes at bust of Mahatma Gandhi
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 22 (ANI): A high-level all-party delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde paid floral tributes at the bust of Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian Embassy in the UAE. Sharing the pictures on X, the Indian Embassy wrote, 'Honouring the ideals of peace and tolerance of Bapu! The All-Party delegation led by @DrSEShinde paid floral tributes at the bust of Mahatma Gandhi in the Embassy.' Earlier in the day, the delegation held meetings with UAE leadership on the significance of Operation Sindoor and reaffirmed India's firm stance against cross-border terrorism. UAE is the first stop of the broader four-nation diplomatic outreach by the all-party delegation. 'The delegations held meetings with UAE leadership and media to brief on the significance of Operation Sindoor and reaffirm India's firm stance against cross-border terrorism,' Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi, said in a press release. The delegation met Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Co-Existence. Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak Al Nahyan conveyed his deep condolences for the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The delegation highlighted the perpetration of cross-border terrorism and Pakistan's efforts to cause social disharmony in India 'India and UAE will tackle terrorism together. The UAE will always stand by India,' the UAE Minister said The all-party delegation comprises MPs Bansuri Swaraj, ET Mohmd Basheer, Atul Garg, Sasmit Patra, Manan Kumar Mishra, BJP leader Surendrajeet Singh Ahluwalia, and former Ambassador Sujan Chinoy. The delegation held substantive discussions with Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee of Federal National Council and other senior Emirati parliamentarians. The delegation underscored the precise, measured, and non-escalatory nature of Operation Sindoor against the barbaric terrorist attack on the tourists in Kashmir on April 22. The UAE was among the first countries to issue a statement categorically condemning the Pahalgam terrorist attack. UAE leaders, President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan personally conveyed their condolences to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar over phone calls. (ANI)
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Find out when and where to watch 'Muthayya' on OTT
The award-winning social drama film 'Muthayya', directed by Bhaskhar Maurya, is all set for its digital premiere. The film is an inspiring tale of hope, passion, and perseverance and has won several prestigious awards at international film festivals. OTT platform announcement The film is about a 70-year-old man who dreams of becoming an actor before the end of his life. The film will be released on ETV Win starting May 1, 2025. The OTT handle on their social media handle wrote, "Muthayya. A heartwarming story of dreams, hope, and passion! Witness the inspiring journey of a 70-year-old dreamer from Chennuru. Premieres from May 1. Only on @etvwin." About the film Muthayya is set in a small village and follows the simple life of its titular character, who owns a small piece of land and takes up odd jobs to make ends meet. Being a devoted cinema lover, Muthayya spends much of his time watching movies at the local theatre or chatting with his young friend Malli, a mechanic. They always speak about Muthayya's one big dream: to see himself on the silver screen. Despite the many obstacles posed by age and circumstance, Muthayya's spirit remains unbroken as he pursues his lifelong aspiration. The film features a strong cast including K. Sudhakar Reddy , known for his work in Balagam and Bapu, alongside newcomer Arun Raj, Mounika Bomma, and Purna Chandra in key roles. 'Muthayya' premiered at the UK Asian Film Festival and was showcased at several other international festivals. It won the Hiralal Sen Memorial Award for Best Feature Film in Indian Languages at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival. It also won Best Feature Film at the Indic Film Festival 2022 and Best Debut Director at the META Film Festival in Dubai.
