Rabindranath Tagore’s birth anniversary celebrated in Moscow
Admirers of the great poet and philosopher gathered for a function at the Russian capital’s Friendship Park, which has a Tagore statue
Tagore loved Russia till his dying day
As the world celebrates the 150th birth anniversary of Nobel-winning Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore, Mastura Kalandarova recalls his tryst with Soviet Russia.
Russia and India need to urgently solve the row over the Roerich Estate
Ajay Kamalakaran discusses Roerich Memorial controversy, recalling the historical aspects which are in favor of conciliation of the interests
India-Russia Partnership at 65
The relations between India and Russia can be marked by the phrase ‘continuity in the midst of change.' I doubt whether this can be said about India’s ties with any other countries.
Translating Tagore: tough but tremendous
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
80 years later, Russia recalls tryst with Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore visited Russia in 1930 and recorded his impressions in Letters. A Russian Bengali scholar recalls what the many-sided poet means to Russians Rabindranath Tagore visited Russia in 1930.
A Russian rhapsody
Writer, playwright and Russophile Achala Moulik, awarded in Russia the Pushkin Medal, recalls falling in love with the country of Tolstoy and Dostoevsky.
Three Indian citizens honored with Russian state awards
Three citizens of India have been honoured with state awards of the Russian Federation for contribution to building and strengthening Russian-Indian scientific and cultural ties.
12 Indians who are famous in Russia
Throughout the week I have been badgering people with one single question: “Which famous Indian persons do you know about, and what are they famous for?”
Rabindranath Tagore - Where the Mind is without Fear
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.