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Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Russian President Vladimir Putin with a Russian-language edition of the Thirukkural during their meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The gesture carried an unusual cultural significance, highlighting the long-standing interest in Indian philosophy and literature within Russia. The edition, published in 2026 by the Central Institute of Classical Tamil, contains… Continue reading "Modi’s Thirukkural gift to Putin brings an old Tamil-Russian literary connection into focus"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Modi is scheduled to visit Uzbekistan on August 29 and 30 following an invitation from President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. He will then travel to Bishkek for the 26th SCO summit, scheduled from August 31 to… Continue reading "Modi and Putin to meet at SCO summit amid growing India-Russia ties"