New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday released a Gujarati translation of Thiruvalluvar's "Thirukkural", which holds a prime place among the classical Tamil literary works, an official statement said.
Friday was also observed as 'Thiruvalluvar Day' dedicated to celebrated Tamil poet and philosopher, it said.
"I bow to the great Thiruvalluvar. Simple and vast in scope, his thoughts and writings have been a strong influence on humanity for centuries," Modi said on the occasion.
"The ideas expressed in 'Thirukkural' are so universal that even after almost two millennia they are still relevant and revered. 'Thirukkural' does not refer to any nation, leader, society, language, religion or caste in the entire book, which is why it has been called the universal Veda."
The Central Institute of Classical Tamil, an institute under the human resource development ministry, has taken up the mission of bringing out the "Thirukkural" in all Indian languages in which it has not been translated so far. The institute also proposes to launch an e-version of the book shortly.
The Gujarati translation has been done by P. C. Kokila, born in Gujarat, a professor of Hindi, and a resident of Tamil Nadu.
Hope Australia don't cross the line while sledging: Rohit
Sydney, March 25 (IANS) India's batting mainstay Rohit Sharma said on Wednesday that Australian cricketers might use sledging as a weapon during their high-voltage cricket World Cup semi-final
Thousands of aircraft at risk from 5G: The meter showing the height of the planes becomes useless; Will is not able to land, know the rest of the risk
Air India has cut its flights to the US. It has done this because of the 5G services launched in the US on January 19. Many American airlines were already appealing to postpone the launch of 5G,
Patients crossed the 40 lakh mark, a record 87 thousand 115 cases were found in 24 hours, 69 thousand people were cured; So far, 69 thousand 635 deaths in the country
The figure of Corona patients in the country crossed 40 lakh on Friday. So far, 40 lakh 17 thousand 348 people have been infected. Within the last 24 hours, the report of a record 87 thousand 115
Why Ram Rahim changed Honeypreet's name to 'Rooh Di', also explained the reason
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, out of jail on parole, on Wednesday, announced a new name for his "adopted daughter" Honeypreet Insan. Please tell me that Honeypreet is not the real
LSG vs MI: Look at the condition of the vice-captain of the T20 World Cup team! Hardik Pandya returned to the pavilion on a golden duck; All work done on the first ball
Lucknow Super Giants are clashing with Mumbai Indians in the 48th match of IPL 2024. Mumbai, who came to bat first after losing the toss, had a very bad start. The team has lost
FATF meeting begins Pakistan in the gray list from 2018, now expected to come out; 206 members will decide
The important meeting of the two-day Financial Action Task Force (FATF) started in Paris on Thursday. The eyes of the world are on whether the 206-member committee of FATF will remove Pakistan from
Mobile app for Kolkata Book Fair visitors
Kolkata, Jan 24 (IANS) Visitors to the 39th International Kolkata Book Fair, that begins Jan 28, now have assistance at their finger tips, courtesy a mobile app providing all the relevant details
Gyanvapi Case: Hearing on the petition of the Muslim side in the Gyanvapi case, the Varanasi Court's decision
In the Gyanvapi case, the petition of the Muslim side will be heard first. Varanasi Court has given this decision after a hearing. Now the matter will be heard in Varanasi district court on May 26.
'Crusades still Relevant in today's Era of Religious Conflict'
Jaipur, Feb 4 (IANS) Study of the Crusades - "the first big clash of civilisations" - is still relevant in a world where religious conflict still rages and Western armies recently intervened in
IMC 2023: PM Modi inaugurates India Mobile Congress, participants from 22 countries are participating
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated Asia's largest technology platform, India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2023, at the Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The 7th edition of this
