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Major Indian literary works will be translated into Arabic PANAJI - The Government of India has launched a project to translate major Indian literary works into Arabic, as part of India's cultural diplomacy in the Gulf region. In furtherance of this project an Arabic translation of the Bhagawad Gita will be released at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, which is being held later this month from March 17 to 22. Edward Faleiro was speaking at the conclusion function of the two-week Arabic language course organised by Department of NRI Affairs and the Overseas Employment Agency of Goa, to improve the communication skills of the students and job seekers in the Gulf countries. Around 10 students from Goa participated in the course. At the valedictory function the students thanked the Department of NRI Affairs and the overseas Employment Agency of Goa for organising such a purposeful course. This course will improve the communication skills of Goan youth who go to the Gulf countries to seek jobs. It is always better that we know the language of the country where we go for employment. The rapid rise of Asia has led major Western countries to provide facilities for learning Asian languages and understanding Asian culture. In 2005, the United States Administration launched the National Security Language. Initiative to encourage systematic study of important foreign languages such as Hindi, Chinese and Arabic. The cultural interaction between India and the Arab world has existed for several thousands years. The present numeral system (0 to 9) was originally defined by Indian mathematicians, transferred to North African Arab mathematicians and transmitted by them to Europe in the middle ages and thereafter these numerals spread around the world through European colonialism. They are known as Arabic numerals everywhere but the Arabs themselves call them `Hindu numerals' he said and emphasised the need to further strengthen the relation between Arab countries for mutual benefit. Ms Fatima Gomes, instructor of Arabic was present on the occasion. John C De Silva, Vice Admiral (retd), welcomed the guests and U D Kamat, director of NRI Affairs proposed the vote of thanks. Info source: www.navhindtimes.com Goa World Goa Mog Goa SuRaj Super Goa (em Português) TGF Writers' Sketchpad www.colaco.net www.goa-world. .com/goa/ music/ - The Online Music Station for KONKANI Mahableshwar http://www.mahables hwar.com St. Mary's School - Mt Abu, Rajasthan India http://www.abusms. com http://www.goa-dc.com/flvvid/ikonkani.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTduCJkQNiQ GOA MAG ONLINE http://www.goamag.net http://mumbaihangout.org/radio/ Too late is tomorrow's life; live for today. ~Martial~
