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The traditional Hareli festival, infused with the essence of Chhattisgarhi folk life, commenced on Thursday, July 24th, at the residence of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. Chhattisgarh, a state where...
The Hareli festival, deeply rooted in Chhattisgarh's culture and agricultural traditions, was celebrated with traditional fervor at the Chief Minister's residence. The event, organized by the state's...
The music world is in mourning following the death of Asha Bhosle, the legendary playback singer whose melodies defined Indian cinema. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the tributes, posting nostalgic...
In a compelling social media update, Bollywood actor Gajraj Rao has voiced deep concerns over the fate of India's ancient architectural wonders. From majestic forts to intricate temples, these icons...
In a glowing tribute, the Indian Film and Television Directors' Association (IFTDA) has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for featuring Sanjay Leela Bhansali's tableau on Indian cinema at the...
The snowy slopes of Manali are hosting a spectacular Winter Carnival 2026, kicking off with immense fanfare and set to enchant visitors for five full days. This cultural fiesta brings alive...
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan will head to Sikkim this weekend for the first time since taking oath, participating as the principal guest at the annual statehood day ceremony in Gangtok. The visit...
As India honors the establishment of Gujarat and Maharashtra on May 1, a chorus of greetings poured in from the nation's top brass. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the tributes, followed by Amit...
Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde has sounded the alarm on the proliferating problem of stray bulls wandering Rajasthan's roads, calling for collaborative action from all stakeholders. During a...
In a stirring speech in New Delhi, RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat made a compelling case for Sanskrit on Monday, labeling it the 'soul of the nation' and essential for cultural preservation. The...
In the heart of the capital, a landmark program on harnessing science and technology for tribal empowerment unfolded, drawing high-profile attendees including Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan. The...
As Bihar celebrated its foundation day on March 22, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar publicly thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his warm tribute to the state's cultural splendor and developmental...
March 21 marks World Puppet Day, a global tribute to puppetry's timeless allure and cultural depth. India's puppet traditions, rooted in antiquity, transform simple materials into storytelling...
March 21 marks World Poetry Day, a UNESCO initiative born in 1999 to champion poetic expression amid fading dialects. This annual event transforms ordinary days into symphonies of rhyme and rhythm,...
In a stirring appeal from Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma declared that strategic voting holds the key to showcasing the state's cultural treasures globally. Delivered on Friday...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lit up social media on Monday with a tribute to India's youthful vigor, proclaiming their steadfast resolve as incomparable. Posting on X, he emphasized how this...
BJP parliamentarian Praveen Khandelwal is championing a cultural revival by petitioning Home Minister Amit Shah to restore Delhi's ancient name, Indraprastha. Rooted in mythology and backed by...
Agra lit up with diplomatic fervor as Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay greeted Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic. Standing in for CM Yogi Adityanath, the minister's...
India's top leadership united in celebration on February 20, sending Statehood Day greetings to Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and Prime...
Prepare for a cultural renaissance in Banda as the Kalyanjar Mahotsav-2026 unfolds from February 15-17, embodying the theme 'Echoes of History, Soul of Culture.' This three-day extravaganza at Katra...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his popular radio show 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday to shine a light on the enduring cultural bridges between India and Malaysia. Broadcast from New Delhi on January 25,...
In a vibrant display of Bihar's cultural splendor, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha attended the prestigious Kiul Mahotsav in Lakhisarai on Saturday. The event, he declared, stands as a vital force...
Grand festivities mark Uttar Pradesh Foundation Day across the state on Saturday, evoking a sense of pride in its storied past and promising future. Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, with...
As India prepares to celebrate its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, the grand parade on Kartavya Path will feature 30 mesmerizing tableaux. Seventeen from states and UTs, and 13 from central...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the foundation days of Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur with personalized letters to their leaders, shared prominently on X. These communications brimmed with...
At a prestigious gathering in New Delhi's Vice President Enclave, C.P. Radhakrishnan, the nation's Vice President, released 'Chalice of Ambrosia: Ram Janmabhoomi – Challenge and Response' by Surendra...
In a pointed critique, Raj Bhushan Chaudhary stated that the citizens of India have effectively educated the Congress party on the historicity of Lord Ram. Chaudhary noted that the long-standing...
In an evocative social media update, Prime Minister Narendra Modi transported followers to the hallowed grounds of Somnath Temple, sharing intimate moments from his pilgrimage. The post, captioned...
Gujarat's Somnath Temple is set to make history once again, this time through a mesmerizing drone extravaganza chronicling its millennium-long journey. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be at the...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah delivered a powerful tribute to the Somnath Temple, calling it a profound symbol of India's civilizational immortality and ironclad resolve to never yield. During a...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a poignant tribute at the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, weaving a narrative of relentless struggle and cultural unbrokenness that has shaped India's ethos. The grand...
A renewed debate over singing India's national song, 'Vande Mataram,' has erupted, with some religious and political figures refusing to participate, citing religious offense. This controversy...
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has ignited a political firestorm just before Diwali with controversial remarks that drew parallels between the Hindu festival and Christmas. Yadav questioned the...
Ayodhya's 9th annual Deepotsav celebration on Sunday captivated the globe, etching three new Guinness World Records into history. The sacred city, revered as the birthplace of Lord Ram, illuminated...
RSS chief Dr. Mohan Bhagwat visited Satna, Madhya Pradesh, to inaugurate a new building at the Meher Shah Darbar in the Baba Sindhi Camp. Addressing the gathering, he emphasized the unity of all,...
At the TV9 Network Travel and Tourism Summit, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, emphasized domestic tourism as India's greatest strength. He noted that while...
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to inaugurate the Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum-cum-Memorial stupa in Vaishali. The event will see the gathering of Buddhist monks from 15 countries, including...
The Indian government has expressed its concern regarding the reported demolition of the ancestral property of the renowned filmmaker and writer Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. The Ministry...
A meeting of the Kurukshetra Development Board, chaired by Governor Bandaru Dattatreya and attended by Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini, outlined significant development plans for Kurukshetra....
The eleven-year tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been marked by significant progress in India. The nation has witnessed substantial economic growth, emerging as the world's fourth-largest...
On the birth anniversary of Rashtrakavi Ramdhari Singh Dinkar (September 23rd), his unparalleled contributions to the field of Hindi literature were remembered. Dinkar was one of the prominent Hindi...
The Patna Metro is set to showcase a unique aesthetic. The metro bogies will be painted in a saffron color, and will feature iconic landmarks of the city, including the Golghar, as part of the...
This year, as every year, the world-famous Pitru Paksha Mela 2025 is being organized in the holy land of Gaya Ji. From September 6th to 21st, lakhs of devotees will perform Pind Daan, seeking peace...
At a recent 'Cinema Dialogue' event organized by the Bihar State Film Development and Finance Corporation (Film Corporation) in Patna, folk singer Bharat Sharma Vyas addressed the issue of obscenity...
A Mithila painting training center was inaugurated at Pokhar Bhawan near Rajapur Pul, Mainpura, Patna, under the Department of Labor Resources, courtesy of the Bihar Skill Development Mission. The...
The three-week departmental training program for District Art and Culture officials of the Art, Culture, and Youth Department of the Bihar government concluded at the Dashrath Manjhi Labour...
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched the beta version of 'Adi Vaani,' India's first AI-based tribal language translator. This initiative, developed under the Tribal Pride Year, aims to...
In the run-up to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's state visit to China, two new documentary series produced by China Media Group have begun broadcasting in Belgrade, focusing on President Xi...
Yunnan’s coffee story is being rewritten around the idea of participation. Instead of focusing only on volume and export grades, the province is inviting travelers to become part of the production...
A major cultural scandal has erupted in Sri Lanka after authorities confirmed that 42 historic paintings are missing from the National Art Gallery in Colombo. The news was delivered in parliament by...
In a bustling two-day whirlwind through Nepal, America's top envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, ended his visit Saturday labeling it highly productive. The trip, however, spotlighted a...
Washington buzzed with insights as RSS Sarsanghchalak Dattatreya Hosabale, in a Hudson Institute fireside chat, celebrated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's deep RSS connections. The event spotlighted...
In a landmark gesture, France has repatriated the skulls of three individuals to Madagascar, one believed to be King Toera of the Sakalava community. King Toera was killed by the French military in...
The Indian government has begun the process of including Chhath Puja in the UNESCO list. This initiative, spurred by the Chhathi Maiya Foundation, aims to bring international recognition to this...
India stands as a remarkable global example of unity in diversity, where people from various linguistic backgrounds, cultures, traditions, and lifestyles are bound together by a common spirit. This...
Get ready for a cultural celebration as the Baba Vidyapati Smarak Samiti is set to release the highly anticipated Mithila Panchang and Calendar on January 18th. The event promises a day filled with...
Koderma district's Modern Public School has commenced its Tribal Pride Fortnight, marking the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. On Monday, during the school's morning assembly, students...
Jharkhand is gearing up for a grand celebration as it marks its 25th foundation day. This year's festivities will revolve around the engaging theme, 'Jharkhand At the Rate 25'. The state government...
The rich archery heritage of Ghatshila stands as a symbol of pride and cultural identity for its community. Embracing and fortifying this traditional sport is a collective responsibility, aiming to...
A delegation representing the Lugu Buru Ghat Dharma Gadh community recently met with the Chief Minister, presenting a proposal for the holistic development of their sacred site. The discussions...
Children at Modern Kids Paradise, an extension of Modern Public School in Jhumri Tilaiya, Koderma, recently immersed themselves in the joyous spirit of Diwali. The festivities commenced with...
Ranchi, Jharkhand, a state rich in culture, celebrated the vibrant festival of Sohrai with immense fervor. Observed after Kartik Amavasya, Sohrai holds significant cultural importance, paying homage...
On Saturday, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren remembered his father, the late Shibu Soren, on World Tribal Day and resolved to follow the paths shown by him. He paid tribute to all the brave...
A one-day seminar, titled 'Santhal Hul: Memory of Tribal Resistance and Heritage,' was organized in Ranchi to commemorate the 170th anniversary of the historical Santhal Hul (1855–56). The event was...
The 15-day residential training camp organized by the Rashtra Sevika Samiti, Jharkhand Province, concluded with a grand closing ceremony at the Saraswati Shishu Vidya Mandir, Dhurwa, Ranchi....