At the time of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Elon Musk’s meeting at Blair House in Washington DC on Thursday (February 13), Musk children stole the limelight, making a political encounter a delightful cultural exchange. Modi gifted Musk kids with three classic Indian books, starting an exchange of tradition.
The Great RK Narayan Collection
Famous Indian author RK Narayan’s books are simple and funny, with every day Indian life in the Malgudi fictional town. Narayan’s stories have made an everlasting impression on readers of every age.
Panchatantra – Illustrated Tales From Ancient India
This old collection of moral stories, compiled from the five books of Panchatantra, is highly acclaimed to be one of the oldest fables collections, with translations worldwide.
The Crescent Moon by Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore’s series of children’s poems is concerned with innocence, nature, and the relationship between a child and his mother. The title is metaphorically representative of a child’s development.
Following the encounter, PM Modi expressed his pleasure on X, citing the enjoyment of conversing with Musk‘s family and learning about different areas of interest.
“It was also a delight to meet Mr. @elonmusk’s family and to talk about a wide range of subjects!” Modi penned.
In another tweet, he said, “We touched upon a range of issues, including those closest to his heart like space, mobility, tech and innovation. I shared our initiatives towards reforms and taking ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance’ forward.