Narendra Modi presents Russian 'Thirukkural' to Putin at BRICS summit
India
Prime Minister Modi handed Russian President Putin a Russian version of the Tamil classic Thirukkural during their meeting in New Delhi at the BRICS summit.
The gift was a nod to India's rich cultural roots and a friendly way to deepen ties between the two countries.
'Thirukkural' bridges cultures through ethical teachings
Thirukkural, written by Thiruvalluvar, is all about ethics, leadership, and human values: basically life lessons packed into 1,330 couplets.
Sharing this book highlights India's literary heritage and shows how cultural exchanges can help nations connect on a deeper level.
India and Russia aim $100B trade
Modi and Putin also talked business: aiming for $100 billion in trade by 2030, teaming up on civil nuclear energy, railways, critical minerals, fertilizers, and opening doors for skilled Indian workers in Russia.