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From Shakespeare to the Gita: Meet Justice Krishna Shripad Dixit, the ‘literary judge’ turning dry verdicts into messages that connect

March 22, 2026 6:41 pm

A judge whose verdicts blend law with literature, philosophy and history, Justice Krishna Shripad Dixit of the Orissa High Court brings a rare voice to judicial orders.

‘All sacrifices of work culminate in knowledge’: Orissa High Court invokes Bhagavad Gita, orders peon’s promotion

March 14, 2026 10:16 am

Hearing the plea of a Group-D peon whose promotion was halted because he had acquired higher education without the authorities' nod, the Orissa High Court also quoted lines from Shakespeare's famous play 'Henry VI'.

Madras High Court says Bhagavad Gita, Vedanta, Yoga not religious, junks home ministry order

December 24, 2025 11:20 am

Justice Swaminathan said that what applies to the Bhagavad Gita would apply to Vedanta. It represents the pure philosophy evolved by our ancestors.

An AI-powered Bhagavad Gita project and a question: Who am AI?

August 28, 2025 7:55 am

What will my friends think of me spouting fake rubbish? Will my twin know my thoughts, memories, things I don't want to talk about?

Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register: All you need to know

April 18, 2025 6:37 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the inclusion of the two ancient Indian texts as ‘a proud moment for every Indian across the world’

Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra manuscripts enter UNESCO register; proud moment: PM Modi

April 19, 2025 4:20 am

On April 17, Unesco added 74 new documentary heritage collections to its Memory of the World Register, bringing the total number of inscribed collections to 570; currently, there are 14 inscriptions from India on the list.

Divided over conversion claims in schools: 'Will look into matter', says Gujarat minister; lone Christian BJP MLA says 'no proof'

March 17, 2025 9:47 am

In purported videos of one of his kathas held in Tapi district’s Songadh on March 13-14, Bapu is heard saying, “It is good that students are taught Bhagavad Gita. But the problem is that 75% of teachers are Christians who do not let this happen"

Delay in translated books a deterrent in plan to teach Bhagavad Gita in primary schools across Gujarat

March 04, 2025 5:59 am

Over 98% of the schools run by the state are Gujarati medium. For higher sections, a chapter was introduced in the textbooks to familiarise the students with the scripture.

Holding up Gita as guiding light of governance in ancient India is historically inaccurate

January 08, 2025 12:13 pm

It emerged as a prime candidate for the 'Bible of Hindus' only in the 19th century, after the British forcefully democratised education and vernacular translations were available to the new, educated non-Brahmin classes

When is Gita Jayanti 2024: Date, timings, significance, and celebrations

December 11, 2024 9:11 am

Gita Jayanti 2024: On this day, devotees honour the teachings of Srimad Bhagavad-gita, imparted by Lord Krishna and strive to incorporate these timeless lessons into their daily lives.

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