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KADAPA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday offered Pattu Vastrams to Sri Kodandarama Swamy at Vontimitta in Kadapa district as part of the ongoing annual Brahmotsavams. Accompanied by his wife Bhuvaneswari, he participated in the sacred rituals on the auspicious occasion of Sri Sita Rama Kalyanam and presented the ceremonial silk offerings to the presiding deity. Upon his arrival at the temple, Naidu was accorded a traditional Poornakumbha Swagatam by the temple priests. Subsequent ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 30 Mar: In the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat', Rajasthan Diwas was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Lok Bhavan here on Monday. Governor KT Parnaik, along with his wife Anagha Parnaik, and members of the Rajasthani community serving in the state participated in the celebration. Addressing the gathering, the governor appreciated the Rajasthani community for its valuable contributions to the development of Arunachal Pradesh. He commended their spirit of valour, patriotis ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], March 30 (ANI): Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Monday emphasised the importance of cultural unity, stating that embracing diverse traditions strengthens the nation's collective identity. The remarks were made while addressing the commemoration of Rajasthan Foundation Day held at New Abhisek Hall on the premises of Lok Bhavan. Odisha's First Lady, Jayashree Kambhampati, was also present on the occasion. Extending warm greetings to people from Rajasthan re ...Read More >
New Delhi -- Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh, has brought great pride to the nation as Atharv Bhatnagar, a student of the school, created history by winning a bronze medal in the Folk Singing category at the 1st Youth Delphic Games for SCO Member States, held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from 23rd to 28th March 2026. This remarkable achievement marks one of India's first medals at the Youth Delphic Games and stands as a testament to the growing global recognition of young Indian talent in the fie ...Read More >
India will send a 57-member delegation to the first Youth Delphic Games of SCO member states in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, showcasing national talent in music, dance, fine arts, and crafts, marking a milestone in global cultural diplomacy New Delhi: The International Pythian Council (IPC) on Tuesday announced that a 57-member Indian delegation will represent the country at the first Youth Delphic Games of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states. Scheduled to take place in Bishkek, ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 15: Mumbai's Fine Arts Centre, came alive as the 21st Ryan International Children's Festival (RICF) kicked off, bringing together students from 15 countries and thousands from Ryan Group of Schools across the city. The week-long festival celebrates cultural exchange, creativity, and global friendship -- and this year, it holds special significance as the Ryan Group unveiled its commemorative 50 Years logo, marking the beginning of its Golden Jubilee celebra ...Read More >
PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 15: Mumbai's Fine Arts Centre, came alive as the 21st Ryan International Children's Festival (RICF) kicked off, bringing together students from 15 countries and thousands from Ryan Group of Schools across the city. The week-long festival celebrates cultural exchange, creativity, and global friendship -- and this year, it holds special significance as the Ryan Group unveiled its commemorative 50 Years logo, marking the beginning of its Golden Jub ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Hundreds of people took part in the Bathukamma carnival hosted by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) at Tank Bund on Saturday evening, as part of the Dasara celebrations. The event showcased Telangana's cultural heritage and promoted the festival's tourism potential.The main attraction was a Bathukamma rally, accompanied by several highlights, including a floating Bathukamma on Hussainsagar that lit up the waters and drew loud cheers from the crowd. Food stalls se ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bathukamma, the floral festival that embodies the cultural spirit of Telangana, is being celebrated with grandeur across the state. On the last day of the festival, all the women gather together and celebrate by dancing and singing around the 'Bathukamma', a floral representation of the mother goddess. The Bathukamma program organised at the Saroornagar ground in Hyderabad has set two Guinness World Records: the largest folk dance and the largest Bathukamma. The Telangana government ...Read More >
MUMBAI: ICICI Bank has rolled back its rule requiring new savings accounts opened after Aug 1 to maintain a monthly average balance (MAB) of Rs 50,000 and has revised the threshold to Rs 15,000. The move follows a social media backlash against the higher balance requirement, which was criticised for making banking exclusive.The bank said it has revised its schedule of charges and MAB requirements following customer feedback. The changes do not apply to salary accounts, senior citizens above 60 y ...Read More >
MUMBAI -- Gaurav Gupta returned to the spotlight in India, staging his biggest runway show to date last weekend. The designer, who has become a red-carpet favorite from the Met Gala to the Oscars, unveiled his first Indian bridal couture collection with all the grandeur of an Indian wedding. With the country's $130 billion wedding industry heading into what is projected to be its biggest season yet, the show marked a strategic move for a label that has built a global reputation for avant-garde ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 4 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday unveiled the teaser and the brochure for the five days long 'Basohli Utsav', which is set to commence from September 28 in Kathua border district. Bhasoli, a mountainous town in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua border district, is a hub for the renowned eponymous art form, culture and pilgrimage tourism. Famous temples such as the Chanchlo Mata, Jhode Wali Mata, and Dhola Mata are also located in this town. An official sp ...Read More >
Berhampur: A day-long cultural show, a quiz competition among schoolchildren, and special rituals marked the celebration of the 90th birthday of the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, on Sunday at Gajapati's Chandragiri, one of the settlements of Tibetans in exile. Clad in their traditional dress, settlers -- including women and children from all five camps in the district -- gathered near the settlement office at Chandragiri to celebrate the occasion with much fanfare. A special prayer w ...Read More >
Solapur (Maharashtra) [India], July 6 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with his family, took part in the vibrant Ashadhi Ekadashi celebrations at the Shree Vitthal Rukmini Temple in Pandharpur on Saturday. The CM performed the traditional 'Mahapuja' of Lord Vitthal and Goddess Rukmini and later participated in the folk dance 'Fugdi' during a cultural event held on the sidelines of the annual 'Wari' pilgrimage. Also Read | PM Narendra Modi, Argentine President Javier M ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The BJD chief, Naveen Patnaik, on Saturday sought the personal intervention of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for the early and safe release of an Odisha resident allegedly abducted by militants in the West African country of Mali. Twenty-eight-year-old P Venkataramana is a resident of Patnaik's Assembly constituency Hinjili from where he has been elected for six consecutive terms since 2000. Taking to X, Patnaik said: "Concerned to know that P Venkataramana of Hinjilicut b ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The capital city was soaked in religious fervour on Saturday as thousands of devotees gathered at Mausi Ma temples to celebrate the return journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra. Amid chants, rituals and colourful processions, devotees pulled more than 50 chariots in the city on Bahuda Yatra.From early morning, temples were abuzz with activities as priests rushed to complete rituals on time. People thronged the temples to get a glimpse of the deities on the 'Ad ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 5: The solemn and spiritual Ashoor Muharram procession was taken out today from Newplot, Jammu, under the management of Anjuman-e-Haidary Newplot, in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice of Imam Hussain and the martyrs of Karbala. With great devotion and discipline, the procession reached Pir Mitha, where it was received and joined by the members of Anjuman-e-Imamia Jammu. The mourning procession concluded at Karbala, Wazarat Road, Jammu. The procession strictly followed the regist ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Sree Kanteerava Stadium buzzed with anticipation Saturday, even as it was guarded tightly than ever in the wake of the tragedy that claimed 11 lives just 2km away, outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium. As the clock edged toward the 7pm start of the maiden Neeraj Chopra Classic, fans began streaming in almost two hours early, clamouring for the best vantage points in the north lower and upper stands, just behind the javelin runway.But first came the cops to ensure a foolproof security cordon, ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a setback to Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez, Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed her plea to end criminal proceedings in a Rs 200-crore money laundering case involving Sukesh Chandrasekhar, currently imprisoned for fraud.Justice Anish Dayal dismissed the plea that also sought to quash the chargesheet by the Enforcement Directorate and proceedings pending before the special court under the stringent Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against her and others.A copy of ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Patiagada, a culturally-rich village in the city, uses Gopinath Deb Temple at Dolamandap Sahi as Gundicha Temple for the Rath Yatra. The sibling deities stay at this temple for nine days, and people celebrate the Rath Yatra by organising cultural evenings from Rath Yatra to Bahuda. Folk and classical dances are performed near this temple during this period."We stage bhajan (Odia devotional songs), sankirtan, Gotipua dance, Odissi dance, Sambalpuri folk dance, chaiti ghoda dance, and ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jun 30 (PTI) In a crackdown against autorickshaws overcharging and plying illegally, Karnataka transport department authorities on Monday registered 260 cases and seized 98 vehicles. The action came days after state Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy directed the transport commissioner to take strict action against app-based and other autorickshaws in Bengaluru that charge fares above the government-fixed rates, calling the practice a "daylight robbery". In a letter dated June 28, t ...Read More >
Gorakhpur: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Gorakhpur on a two-day visit at 1:30pm on Monday. Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, MP Ravi Kishan and mayor Manglesh Srivastav welcomed the President at the airport. On her arrival, Gorakhpur Mayor presented her a symbolic silver key, signifying the city's hospitality and honour. Several local artists performed folk dance and school children waved the national flag on route from airport to the Circuit House ...Read More >
Coastal Karnataka residents accuse him of mocking Tulu Nadu tradition A video posted by Karnataka Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan on his X account, shows performers dressed as Hindu deities performing Bhoota Kola, a traditional dance form, while escorting Khan to the stage. The video, from the Kannada Rajyotsava program in Bengaluru's Chamarajpet Ward, has drawn sharp criticism from several social media users, particularly from coastal Karnataka residents, who argue that the performance disrespecte ...Read More >
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