India, Sept. 12 -- Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Friday expressed delight at Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifting a Tamil classic to Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying India's rich heritage is crossing borders and languages.

Modi presented the Russian translation of the Thirukkural, a Tamil classic and timeless work of wisdom, to Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit.

Radhakrishnan said the gift is a beautiful celebration of "our" enduring civilisational heritage.

"The universal wisdom of Thiruvalluvar continues to transcend languages, cultures and borders, carrying the timeless message of Bharat to the world," the vice president said in a social media post.

The vice president hails from Tamil Nadu.

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