Indonesia: Classical Indian dance drama ‘Shiva Tandava’ steals the show at Bali Festival

Jakarta, July 4 (IANS) Over 400 people attended the screening of powerful Indian classical dance drama ‘Shiva Tandava’ at the 47th Bali Art Festival in Indonesia, on Friday. Organised by the Consulate General of India (CGI) and the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) in Bali in collaboration with Sangamam Global Academy, the event also saw […]
After holding key bilateral talks, PM Modi to visit iconic Boca stadium during Argentina visit

Buenos Aires, July 4 (IANS) India-Argentina ties are expected to get a major boost during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the South American nation starting Saturday, India time, Ajaneesh Kumar, the Indian Ambassador to Argentina, said in an exclusive interview with the IANS. “This visit is important from a bilateral lens. Although PM Modi […]
10 more South Koreans, family members evacuated from Iran amid ceasefire with Israel

Seoul, July 4 (IANS) Ten more South Koreans and their Iranian family members have evacuated Iran since Iran and Israel agreed to a ceasefire following an intense armed conflict, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday. One South Korean and two Iranians departed Tehran between Wednesday and Thursday via a land route and safely arrived in […]
Russia, Ukraine conduct another prisoner swap

Moscow, July 4 (IANS) Russia and Ukraine on Friday conducted another round of prisoner exchange, the Russian Defense Ministry said. In accordance with the Russian-Ukrainian agreements reached on June 2 in Istanbul, another group of Russian servicemen has been returned from the territory controlled by Ukraine, the ministry said in a statement. It added that […]
India does not take any position on matters of faith: MEA on Dalai Lama succession row

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Reacting to the recent statement made by Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, India on Friday stated that it does not take “any position” or speak on matters concerning beliefs and practices of faith and religion. “We have seen reports relating to the statement made by His Holiness the Dalai […]