January 15, 2026 10:22 AM

Kashi Tamil Sangamam reflects living unity of India: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the growing role of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam in strengthening cultural bonds and deepening the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat, describing the initiative as a living example of India’s unity in diversity. Sharing his reflections on the occasion of Pongal, the Prime Minister said the Kashi Tamil Sangamam has evolved into a vibrant platform that brings together traditions, languages and communities from different parts of the country. ...

December 2, 2025 10:57 AM

Dharmendra Pradhan and Yogi Adityanath to Inaugurate Kashi–Tamil Sangamam 4.0 today

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will jointly inaugurate the fourth edition of the Kashi–Tamil Sangamam (KTS 4.0) today in Varanasi, marking a renewed celebration of the historic cultural bond between Kashi and Tamil Nadu. The opening ceremony will be attended, among others, by Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, and Union Minister of Stat...

September 16, 2024 4:52 PM

Govt’s Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat Campaign Fostering National Unity

The government's ambitious Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) program is making significant strides in fostering cultural understanding and interaction between different states and union territories, according to a recent statement in the Lok Sabha. Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, revealed that the EBSB initiative, which pairs states and UTs for year-round cultural exchanges, involves 16 participating ministries and departments. These bodies organize a wide arra...