At Apeejay School in Nerul, the authorities held a Sanskrit Shlok recitation competition this week and may plan more activities, which may not be according to the guidelines laid down by the board.

Liquor consumption and non-vegetarian food will be discouraged in these villages. The State Department of Sanskrit Education has identified 13 villages to develop them as model Sanskrit Grams ...

Talking to TOI, Shlok Gaur, said, “My parents, particularly my father, Manu Gaur, was keen that I learn Sanskrit. Initially I was afraid that it might be too difficult but I enjoyed learning it.

"After scientifically studying Sanskrit, several countries did research and they approved this. Shlok and yoga are a part of it. When our nerves will be fine then diseases will also be cured.

Also, competitions will be organized to make short films on various contemporary topics in Sanskrit along with schools organising debates, essay writing and shlok-writing competitions in the ...