The importance of January 26
Republic Day commemorates the occasion on January 26, 1950, when India, after gaining independence from Great Britain on August 15, 1947, adopted its Constitution. Thus January 26, 2016, is the[…]
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Great success in a short life
Amrita Sher-Gil and her precocious talent for painting
India’s busy cultural centre in Budapest is named the Amrita Sher-Gil Cultural Centre, but who – or what – is Amrita Sher-Gil? Further research offers a fascinating story. The internet[…]
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From Gandhi to Obama: India celebrates Republic Day
India celebrated its 66th Republic Day on Monday with US President Barack Obama’s appearance as chief guest at the official celebrations in New Delhi and a large crowd of India’s[…]
Turkey toasts close friendship
Turkey’s Ambassador to Hungary, Şakir Fakılı, hosted a reception in the National Museum, Budapest, on October 29 to celebrate his country’s Republic Day, telling guests that the Hungarians were close allies and friends, and he was delighted to live among art-loving, polite, wise and educated people.
Ambassador Fakılı read a personal message from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, saying the country would “use its experience in the name of humanity and for regional and global[…]
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