PM Modi witnesses presentation of Ramayana in Brazil, hails Jonas Masetti for popularising Indian culture globally
The PM met Jonas Masetti and team after seeing their performance of the Ramayana in Sanskrit.
A second-half goal from former Brazil international striker Luis Fabiano helped Vasco da Gama to a 2-1 victory over Bahia in Brazil's Serie A football championship.
Fabiano on Sunday gave the hosts a 2-0 lead after Yago Pikachu's opener before Gustavo pulled a late goal back for Bahia at the Sao Januario stadium, reports Xinhua news agency.
The result lifted Vasco to 13th in the 20-team standings after two rounds while Bahia fell to seventh.
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In Belo Horizonte, Henrique Dourado and Richarlison were on target as Fluminense clinched a surprise 2-0 victory away to Atletico Mineiro. Gabriel was on the score-sheet for the hosts.
Botafogo secured their first points of the campaign with a 2-0 win over Ponte Preta at Rio's Olympic stadium. Bruno Silva and Renan Fonseca netted either side of halftime.
In Sunday's other matches, Corinthians overcame hosts Vitoria 1-0 and Cruzeiro drew 1-1 at Sport Recife.
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