Bhagwad Gita

Kasam Samvidhan Ki: Knowledge of Gita...and this insult?

Hollywood new movie Oppenheimer revolves around the story of a great nuclear scientist. But it is in dispute. The reason is... a very dirty experiment with the verse of Gita. ... That's why Hindu sentiments have flared up. It is a bit selective, when it comes to Islam, we behave very responsibly with our feelings, but when it comes to Hindus, it is not so.

Jul 24, 2023, 23:48 PM IST

Under NEP, states can allow teaching of Bhagwad Gita in schools: Govt

"Under the CBSE (central board of secondary school education) pattern, Bhagwad Gita is already taught in various classes. If states want they can add Bhagwad Gita," Union Minister for Education Annapurna Devi told the House during the Question Hour.

Dec 21, 2021, 07:48 AM IST

Gita lessons will be introduced in Haryana school curriculum: CM Manohar Lal Khattar

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said that lessons from holy scripture Bhagwad Gita will be introduced in the academic curriculum in the state to teach good values to the students.

Dec 01, 2019, 22:03 PM IST

J&K government withdraws order for purchasing Ramayana, Bhagwad Gita in schools after Omar raises objections

The circular issued by the J&K Education Department has been withdrawn.

Oct 23, 2018, 12:58 PM IST

Bhagwad Gita 'non-religious', nothing wrong in distributing it in educational institutions: Tawde

Tawde also said the copies of holy books of other religions can also be given to colleges, provided they are made available for free.

Sep 02, 2018, 06:56 AM IST

After GST, notes ban, it's Rahul vs PM Modi again, this time over Bhagvad Gita

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has his own interpretation of a saying from the Bhagvad Gita.

Nov 06, 2017, 15:22 PM IST

Classical dancer interprets Mahabharata to resolve contemporary issues, leaves audience thrilled

Titled ‘Atma Rati,’ it was performed by award winning classical dancer, Dimple Kaur and presented by Sumangali Institute of Valuable Arts (SIVA). 

Apr 20, 2017, 11:10 AM IST

Punjab rejects Zora panel report on sacrilege cases; orders new probe

Terming it as "inconclusive", the Punjab government on Friday rejected the report of the Justice Zora Singh Commission and ordered a fresh Commission of Inquiry, headed by Justice (retd) Ranjit Singh to investigate all cases of sacrilege in the state.

Apr 14, 2017, 22:20 PM IST

3000 students in Mumbai take part in ISKCON's Gita contest

As many as 3000 students from 80 schools in the city participated recently in the Gita Champions League contest organised by International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).

Apr 10, 2017, 13:44 PM IST

Declare cow as 'Mother of the Nation', demands Shiv Sena MP Chandrakant Khaire

A Shiv Sena member in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday demanded declaring cow as 'Mother of the Nation' saying the benefits one gets from its milk, urine and dung are "priceless", a day after a BJP member made a strong plea to declare Bhagwad Gita as 'national book'.

Dec 22, 2015, 18:01 PM IST

BJP MPs want Bhagwad Gita to be declared 'National Book'

The issue was raised during zero hour by Yogi Adityanath (BJP), who said the teachings of the Gita have become all the more relevant at a time when the world is concerned over 'jehadi' terrorism.

Dec 21, 2015, 20:03 PM IST