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Topic - Handshake to namaste ; This tradition of greeting has returned back in our life style during the crisis of covid-19 . Explain how
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No handshakes, only namaste!
Namaste, the Indian-style of greeting, has become quite popular among world leaders, as they try to avoid any physical contact.
On Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron greeted Spain’s King and Queen with a namaste, replacing the traditional handshake.
Heir to the British throne Prince Charles also adopted the namaste-style greeting instead of handshakes earlier this week as he greeted guests at a Commonwealth event in London.
European public health authorities say people should avoid shaking hands to curb the spread of coronavirus, which can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, Reuters reported.
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Everything to Know About The Indian Salutation 'Namaste'
An employee at Oberoi Hotel, New Delhi doing 'Namaste' | © Saptarshi Biswas/Wiki Commons
An employee at Oberoi Hotel, New Delhi doing 'Namaste' | © Saptarshi Biswas/Wiki Commons
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Richa Jain
18 February 2018
Namaste! This is one word that you would often hear in India, and must therefore understand and learn by heart if you’re planning a visit to the country.
Well, not just in India, it is spoken in nearby countries like Nepal, Bangladesh and some other south and southeastern parts of Asia as well. This respectful gesture of greeting people in the Hindu custom has different spiritual meanings and significance you should know about.