Promoting Vedic ways near Nizhny Novgorod

Promoting Vedic ways near Nizhny Novgorod

April 30, 2013 Priyanka Gera, specially for RIR

About a decade ago, a handful of Russian Hindu monks led by Swami Vishnudevanand laid the foundation of Divya Loka Ashram in the riverside region

Nicholas Roerich: A Quest and a Legacy

Nicholas Roerich: A Quest and a Legacy

April 4, 2013 Priyanka Gera, specially for RIR

A recently published collection of essays by Manju Kak represents the artistic, cultural, and spiritual heritage of Nicholas Roerich

Beyond Namaste: A passion for Hindi

Beyond Namaste: A passion for Hindi

November 22, 2012 Priyanka Gera, specially for RIR

A Russian linguist awarded for her role in the promotion and development of Hindi, shares her vision and passion

A Russian Prince’s observations of 19th century India

A Russian Prince’s observations of 19th century India

November 12, 2012 Priyanka Gera, specially for RIR

In ‘Prince Alexei Saltykov’s Journeys across India,’ the Russian prince effectively juxtaposes objective observations and personal impressions, facts and sentiments, both beautiful and wretched

Russian masters of Indian dance

Russian masters of Indian dance

October 19, 2012 Priyanka Gera, specially for RIR

Indian classical forms are more than just dance for these Russians; they are a way of life

Russian hikers embark on Laddakh and Himachal adventure

Russian hikers embark on Laddakh and Himachal adventure

October 9, 2012 Priyanka Gera, specially for RIR

Three wanderlust-struck Russians undertake a tough trek through the states of Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, with a spirit somewhat akin to Changpas, the nomadic people of the Tibetan plateau

An Indian scholar envisions the development of Siberia

An Indian scholar envisions the development of Siberia

October 2, 2012 Priyanka Gera, specially for RIR

A researcher from New Delhi, Dr. Jatinder Khanna has put together a first of its kind research with Siberia as a means for strategic and economic growth of Russia and thereby Asia

Rhythm of Moscow on Delhi’s airwaves

Rhythm of Moscow on Delhi’s airwaves

September 17, 2012 Priyanka Gera, specially for RIR

An Indian radio jockey discovers a jazz-rock fusion band— ‘Impact Fuze’, comprising of musicians from Russia and France

Picture postcards from the Russian North

Picture postcards from the Russian North

August 6, 2012 Priyanka Gera, specially for RIR

Pristine landscapes and grand monasteries dominate the photo exhibition on the Russian North, at the Russian Centre in Delhi

Of Buddha’s little finger

Of Buddha’s little finger

June 27, 2012 Priyanka Gera, specially for RIR

Victor Pelevin is known for infusing Buddhist thoughts into his works. K Govindan Nair, a former professor of the Russian language, gives a detailed account.

‘The second sex’ in Russian and Marathi literature

‘The second sex’ in Russian and Marathi literature

April 19, 2012 Priyanka Gera, RIR

Women’s issues, especially perspectives on “the Body” portrayed by Russian and Marathi women writers are the subject of recent study by Dr. Megha Pansare, Associate Professor, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India

“Anahata” with a Russian heart

“Anahata” with a Russian heart

April 5, 2012 Priyanka Gera, RIR

Ekaterina Abramova, a member of Artists Union of Russia showcases her recent works at Russian Centre of Science and Culture, in New Delhi.

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