Source: http://www.sakaaltimes.com/SakaalTimesBeta/20100119/5487093900448887642.htm

NASHIK, INDIA, January 19, 2010: Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan has announced financial assistance of US$ 21,563 to city-based 100-year-old Kailas Mutt Trust to help in its efforts of boosting the Vedas and lauded the Mutt’s work in the field of social and cultural activities.

Inaugurating a three-day All India Vedic Conference Monday morning, Chavan asked the Mutt’s Chief Mahamandaleshwar Swami Sanvidanand Saraswati and other Veda experts to submit their proposal regarding setting up a “ved vidya research center” at Nashik.

He said that Maharashtra is a leading follower of the tradition of saints, sadhus and especially educational activities and promised all possible help to the Mutt.

Mahamandaleshwar Swami Sanvidanand Saraswatri, chief of Kailas Mutt was felicitated by the ministry on his birthday. Swami Sanvidanand informed that Kailas Mutt was formed in 1918 by Swami Hridayanand Saraswati.

Source: www.hindustantimes.com

NOIDA, INDIA, January 27, 2010: Can astrology help students cope with stress? Some schools in Noida think so. On Tuesday, Marigold Public School put this belief into practice by inviting astrologers to counsel students based on their horoscope.

The workshop was organized by Chennai-based Indian Council of Astrological Sciences. Principal V.K. Sharda believes there is a connection between a students’ studies and the alignment of her stars. “With the help of astrology, students can select subjects and subsequently a career they’re meant for,” said Sharda. But not everyone agrees. “Won’t it add to a child’s stress if the astrologer suggests a stream he or she doesn’t want to pursue?” says Abdul Mabood, director of NGO Snehi.

Source: lite.epaper.timesofindia.com

NEW DELHI, INDIA, January 27, 2010: Republic Day, which falls on a Tuesday, has enthused Delhi residents to draw up short getaway plans, and many are taking this as an opportunity to visit the Maha Kumbh in Haridwar. There has been a jump of about 10 per cent in the holiday bookings for the coming weekend. A number of people are opting to take official leave on January 25 so as to enjoy a four-day getaway to some place nearby or venture somewhere further, says Gour Kanjilal, an official of the Indian Association of Tour Operators.

“Haridwar in Uttarakhand has been booked to the hilt thanks to the Maha Kumbh Mela. Three-night packages worth Rs 15,000 are all sold out,” said Mr. Kanjilal. The Maha Kumbh, a religious fair, occurs once in 12 years and has few parallels. While the fair will be on till April 28, a number of people, especially office-goers, have decided to take advantage of the weekend and visit the fair now. Aruna Sharma, a banker who is planning to take her mother to the religious gathering over the weekend said, “For office-goers, getting leave is difficult. Since my mother wanted to visit the Maha Kumbh, I managed to get a day off on January 25. It has worked out as a good four-day getaway for us.

Source: www.informazione.it

MILAN, ITALY, February 1, 2010: Swami Veetamohananda is the guest speaker at the prestoigious IED Milan on February 3rd, at 1PM. The European Design Institute host Swami, who is a writer and and monastic director of the Ramakrishna Vedanta Center of Gretz, France.

His speech, entitled “The Courage to Be,” is aimed particularly at young people, who are creative by nature and able to better express their essence and their soul to the outside world through their art. See more at the source above (in Italian).

Source: www.hinduismtoday.com

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