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From Assam’s signature tea to a Russian edition of the Bhagavad Gita, PM Modi’s gift selection showcased India’s cultural richness and enduring friendship with Russia.

Moneycontrol World Desk | December 05, 2025 / 22:50 IST
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Fine Assam Black Tea • Grown in the Brahmaputra valley, Assam Black Tea is known for its bold malty taste and bright colour. • Awarded a GI tag in 2007, it represents India’s rich tea-growing heritage. • Appreciated globally for both its flavour and wellness value.
Fine Assam Black Tea
• Grown in the Brahmaputra valley, Assam Black Tea is known for its bold, malty taste and bright colour.
• Awarded a GI tag in 2007, it represents India’s rich tea-growing heritage.
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Ornate Silver Tea Set • Crafted in Murshidabad, the tea set features delicate engravings reflecting Bengal’s metalwork traditions.
Ornate Silver Tea Set
Crafted in Murshidabad, the tea set features delicate engravings reflecting Bengal’s metalwork traditions.
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Handcrafted Silver Horse • Made in Maharashtra, the artefact highlights India’s refined metal craftsmanship. • The horse represents valour and dignity, values honoured in both nations.
Handcrafted Silver Horse
• Made in Maharashtra, the artefact highlights India’s refined metal craftsmanship.
• The horse represents valour and dignity, values honoured in both nations.
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Marble Chess Set • Sourced from Agra under the ODOP initiative, combining marble, wood and semi-precious stone inlay.
Marble Chess Set
• Sourced from Agra under the ODOP initiative, combining marble, wood, and semi-precious stone inlay.
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Kashmiri Saffron • Known locally as Kong or Zaffran, this GI-tagged saffron comes from the highlands of Kashmir. • Valued for its deep colour, aroma and rich culinary and cultural significance. • Often called “red gold” due to its rarity and high medicinal worth.
Kashmiri Saffron
• Known locally as Kong or Zaffran, this GI-tagged saffron comes from the highlands of Kashmir.
• Valued for its deep colour, aroma and rich culinary and cultural significance.
• Often called “red gold” due to its rarity and high medicinal worth.
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Srimad Bhagavad Gita (Russian Edition) • The sacred scripture from the Mahabharata offers spiritual guidance on duty and self-realisation. • Translated into Russian to make its timeless teachings accessible.
Srimad Bhagavad Gita (Russian Edition)
• The sacred scripture from the Mahabharata offers spiritual guidance on duty and self-realisation.
• Translated into Russian to make its timeless teachings accessible.

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