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Author >Elena Krovvidi

Rediscovering joys of Russian education

May 8, 2012 Elena Krovvidi, Igor Kryuchkov, RIR
Indian alumni recall the joys of studying in Soviet universities and advise Indian students that Russia has still a lot to offer to them

Curry or cricket, India forever in Moscow

April 12, 2012 Elena Krovvidi, RIR
People feeling homesick? Take a walk on Jawaharlal Nehru Square, try desi kababs at Maharaja or shop at Sevastopol Hotel

Ugadi 2012 – Andhra nightingale flies to Russia

April 10, 2012 Elena Krovvidi, RIR
This year the major catch of the Ugadi celebration in Moscow was a beautiful rendering of “Maa Telugu Talli” and other Andhra classics by the visiting “whistle wizard” from the Andhra Pradesh state K. Sivaprasad

Translating Tagore: tough but tremendous

March 27, 2012 Elena Krovvidi, RIR
Dr. Tatiana Morozova for the first time ever put Tagore’s poems to western classical music notation. With the release of her book “Rabindranath Tagore – Geetanjali – Musical Poems”, Tagore’s poetry will reach an even wider audience

A healing journey: Ayurveda gets more Russian converts

March 13, 2012 Elena Krovvidi, RIR
Not many knew about ayurveda two decades ago. Now, more Russians are seeking Indian herbal cure

'It's a land of opportunity, but Russian team helps'

February 8, 2012 Elena Krovvidi, RIR
Having scored success in Russia, Ravi Sachdeva has a message for Indian IT pros: Just don’t miss the bus!

From Bollywood to Bharatnatyam

January 11, 2012 specially for RIR, Elena Krovvidi
Studios teaching Indian dance forms are mushrooming in Russia; a lack of funds and facilities key problems

Indian pharma magnate has big plans: $250 million turnover by 2015

November 28, 2011 Elena Krovvidi, RIR
When Vikram Singh Punia entered pharma business in Russia in 1997, there were sceptical sniggers. He now heads a thriving company, with ambitious growth plans.

Diwali in Russia: let the Festival of Lights burn all the bad times

November 9, 2011 Elena Krovvidi, RIR
Diwali celebration in Moscow. And why several Pakistanis came to the Hindu holiday

Indian boost for Russian pharma market

November 8, 2011 Elena Krovvidi
Indian pharma companies are set to grow bigger in the Russian market, says B.P. Singh, an Indian businessman.

Magic India: ancient ambience and 3D effects

October 25, 2011 Elena Krovvidi, RIR
It’s not so easy to imagine an appropriate blending of ancient culture and modern technology yet this is exactly what “Magic India” is about.

Boosting tourism in Russia: building hotels and breaking stereotypes

October 25, 2011 Elena Krovvidi, RIR
Indians don’t feel like travelling to the land of eternal cold and communism but they are eager to breathe in the atmosphere of history of Russia.

Making it: Indian spins Titanium success story in Russia

October 13, 2011 Elena Krovvidi, RIBR
Jugendra Singh Raghav, a Russia-educated businessman, has turned the volatile titanium business into a success story.

Russia – India: Interests define the policy

October 12, 2011 Elena Krovvidi
How can Putin’s return to presidency affect Russian-Indian relationship?

Rabindranath Tagore - Where the Mind is without Fear

June 20, 2011 Elena Krovvidi
This year is 150th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore. There have been a large number of celebrations all over the world. Russia haven't stayed aside.

It was Karma playing Rama: Russian actor

May 18, 2011 Elena Krovvidi
Iconic Russian actor Gennady Pechnikov believes he was predestined to play the role of Rama, in the Russian stage adaptation of Ramayana in the 60s.

Mixing Ramayana and Russian lullabies

April 21, 2011 Elena Krovvidi
It's not easy growing up, juggling two distinct cultures. Welcome to the world of Russian-Indian kids.

Bright Colours of Holi to Lighten Moscow Grim Moods

March 24, 2011 Elena Krovvidi
Moscow March is traditionally a cold and bleak month hated by many, but inside the Gubkin Cultural Centre, where Indian Holi Mela celebration took place, the frenzy of colours is almost blinding.

Madhu: Portrait of a cross-cultural translator

March 16, 2011 Elena Krovvidi
Madan Lal Madhu, a journalist, writer and translator, acted as a bridge-builder in fostering closer cultural ties between Russia and India.