Modi gives Russian edition of Thirukkural to Putin before BRICS Summit
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: On Friday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a Russian translation of the Tamil classic Thirukkural to Russian President Vladimir Putin during a bilateral meeting ahead of the BRICS Summit. The Thirukkural, a revered collection of aphorisms by poet‑philosopher Thiruvalluvar, is often called the “Tamil Veda” and is highly respected among Tamils and scholars worldwide. The gift underscores cultural diplomacy between India and Russia as they prepare to host the summit in New Delhi.
Covered by 4 outlets across the spectrum: 25% left, 50% center, 25% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (2): Deccan Herald, Mint
- Right-leaning (1): India Today
Sources
- PM Modi gives Russian translation of Thirukkural to Vladimir Putin — Deccan Herald (center)
- 18th BRICS Summit Begins in Delhi, India Pushes MSME Growth and Modi Gifts Tirukkural to Putin — India Today (right-leaning)
- PM Modi gifts Russian edition of ‘Thirukkural’ to Putin ahead of BRICS Summit: What you need to know about ‘Tamil Veda’ — Mint (center)
- PM Modi gives Russian translation of Thiruvalluvar's classical Tamil poem collection to Putin — The Hindu (left-leaning)