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NEW DELHI: In a rare yet culturally rooted event, two brothers from Himachal Pradesh's Hatti tribe have married the same woman, reviving an age-old tradition of polyandry. The ceremony took place in Shillai village of Sirmaur district's Trans-Giri area, with hundreds attending the three-day celebration that began on July 12.The bride, Sunita Chauhan from Kunhat village, married Pradeep and Kapil Negi in accordance with the tribal custom known as "Jodidara", which is recognised under Himachal Pra ...Read More >
A unique wedding occurred in Himachal Pradesh. Two brothers from the Hatti tribe married one woman, Sunita Chauhan. The ceremony took place in Shillai village. This event revived the polyandry tradition. The couple stated it was their decision. The wedding lasted three days with local celebrations. The Hatti community recently gained Scheduled Tribe status. Two brothers of the Hatti tribe tied the knot to a woman in Shillai village of Himachal Pradesh, with hundreds of people witnessing the mar ...Read More >
NAHAN/SHIMLA, July 19: Two brothers of the Hatti tribe tied the knot to a woman in Shillai village of Himachal Pradesh, with hundreds of people witnessing the marriage solemnised under the anachronistic tradition of polyandry. Bride Sunita Chauhan and grooms Pradeep and Kapil Negi said they took the decision without any pressure. Local folk songs and dances added colour to the ceremony that began on July 12 and lasted for three days in the Trans-Giri area of Sirmaur district. Videos of the we ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Jul 14: Resolving friction along their border and the ability to maintain peace are fundamental for mutual trust between India and China, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Monday. The neighbours have made "good progress" over the last nine months for the normalisation of relations, he said, adding that it was key for restrictive trade measures and roadblocks to be avoided. This is Jaishankar's first visit to China after the ties ...Read More >
Kohima, July 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio described his state as "a land of breathtaking beauty and profound cultural richness" while addressing the closing ceremony of 'Bharat Utsav 2025' at Manezhnaya Square in Moscow. The Chief Minister stated that the festival's grand success has brought India and Russia closer, showcasing the "magic of Indian culture, music, dance, yoga, and cuisine". The event featured special highlights from Nagaland and Gujarat, with vibrant ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt will organise a grand Teej Mela from July 25 to 27 at Delhi Haat, Pitampura, with a focus on women empowerment, cultural heritage, and community celebration. The three-day event will be inaugurated by chief minister Rekha Gupta.A key attraction will be the Celebrity Night on July 26, featuring performances by popular artistes. Traditional folk dances, songs, and magic shows will run throughout the mela, offering entertainment for all age groups.The venue will showcase vibra ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a vibrant welcome from the Indian community upon his arrival in Brazil, with on of the highlights being a cultural dance inspired by Operation Sindoor. The room in Rio de Janeiro came alive with the traditional Indian dance and folk music as members of the Indian diaspora celebrated the Prime Minister's visit. The stirring rendition themed on Operation Sindoor stood out- with the song"Saugandh Mujhe Iss Mitti Ki" playing in the background, the per ...Read More >
Udham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand) [India], July 5 (ANI): Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, in a heartfelt gesture saluting the hard work, sacrifice, and dedication of farmers, participated in paddy sowing on his private farmland in Nagra Terai area of Khatima on Saturday. According to a release, on the occasion, the Chief Minister offered traditional prayers to Bhumiyan Devta (the deity of land), Lord Indra (God of rains), and Meghraj (God of clouds) through the melodious strains of the cultura ...Read More >
Pahalgam , July 2: In a momentous step towards strengthening access to justice and healthcare, Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and Executive Chairman, Jammu & Kashmir Legal Services Authority, Wednesday inaugurated a Legal Aid Clinic and Free Medical Camp at the Court Complex, Pahalgam, for the benefit of Amarnath Yatris and the local population. Addressing the gathering, Justice Kumar underlined the dual commitment of the Legal Services Authorities toward ...Read More >
Mathura, June 29 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited Bankebihari temple in Vrindavan, along with her family members, today. The Chief Minister also performed Govardhan Parikrama. Ms Gupta reached the Bankebihari temple in the morning, where she worshipped Thakurji and wished for peace. The temple priests accorded a grand welcome to Ms Gupta by presenting her Prasadi Patka and garland and offered her prasad of Thakurji. On this occasion, the visiting Chief Minister said that today ...Read More >
Mathura, June 29 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited Bankebihari temple in Vrindavan, along with her family members, today. The Chief Minister also performed Govardhan Parikrama. Ms Gupta reached the Bankebihari temple in the morning, where she worshipped Thakurji and wished for peace. The temple priests accorded a grand welcome to Ms Gupta by presenting her Prasadi Patka and garland and offered her prasad of Thakurji. On this occasion, the visiting Chief Minister said that today ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The capital city turned into a canvas of colour and devotion on Friday as thousands of devotees thronged the streets to witness Rath Yatra celebrations. Over 50 large and small chariots carrying the idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra were pulled through different parts of the city, accompanied by chants of 'Jai Jagannath'.The air reverberated with sounds of devotional music as people from all walks of life joined hands to pull the intricately decorated wooden ...Read More >
Nagpur: Citizens are looking forward to witnessing the celebrations planned for the Shivrajyabhishek Sohala, the coronation ceremony of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, in all its grandeur for two days, beginning Monday. The historic day as per the traditional Jyeshtha Shukla Trayodashi Tithi falls on June 9 this year, but the festivities began on Sunday itself. On Sunday morning, a rally was taken out from Ram Nagar, where scores of citizens, including school children, cultural groups and history e ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 23 (ANI): Workers of Pro Kannada organisations staged protest in Bengaluru demanding the removal of actress Tamannah Bhatia as the brand ambassador from Karnataka Soaps and detergents limited (KSDL). The actress has been offered an amount of Rs 6.2 crore to work the brand. Meanwhile, Karnataka Large and medium Industries Minister MB Patil stated that the locals of Karnataka were extremely unhappy with the appointment of actress Tamannah Bhatia as an ambassador ...Read More >
Kohima, January 17 (MExN): The 60th meet of Tizu Area Sports Association (TASA) kicked off at Tizu Area sports complex Khuza town in Phek district under the motto "Friendship forever" on January 17. Alezo Venuh, Ato Kilonser Government of the People's Republic of Nagaland, Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland GPRN/NSCN (Unification) graced the opening ceremony as the special guest and Khuzah Jurry, NPS, SDPO Phek as the guest of honour. Speaking on the occasion, Alezo Venuh lauded the pio ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: On his second day in Prayagraj to review final preparations for the Mahakumbh, chief minister Yogi Adityanath launched Prasar Bharti's special FM channel, called Kumbhvani. The CM said that the radio channel would take the Mahakumbh to all those who were unable to visit the Kumbh this time, especially in rural areas, and help spread the message of Sanatan Dharma among people. Confident that the channel would be a huge success as it would extend the spirit of Mahakumbh to remote areas, ...Read More >
Odisha News: Over 30 people, including women and children, were injured after a gate at the venue of a folk theatre show collapsed in Odisha's Cuttack district. The incident occurred on Saturday night at Raisunguda in Salepur area as the people were passing through the iron structure, police said. The injured have been admitted to Salepur hospital, a police officer said. Six of them, who suffered critical injuries, were shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, he said. An investig ...Read More >
MS Dhoni won fans over with his rare playful side, dancing to the song 'Gulabi Sharara' in a viral video.Former Indian cricketer and captain Mahindra Singh Dhoni recently won fans' hearts with his rare playful side in a viral dance moment. Celebrated for his calm nature on the field, MS Dhoni danced to the tunes of a popular folk song, 'Gulabi Sharara.' The moment was captured on camera and later went viral on social media, with fans praising his moves. ...Read More >
MS Dhoni stole the show with his charming presence and enthusiastically matched the steps with his fellow dancers. It has hardly been a week since MS Dhoni broke the internet with his pout selfie. The former Indian captain has once again gone viral for a video that captured him dancing to a folk song along with his wife Sakshi and some friends. The clip is claimed to be from a wedding ceremony in Rishikesh. Joined by some local folk artists, Dhoni was seen grooving to the beats of the popular " ...Read More >
New York | The Oscar-winning screenwriter Marshall Brickman, whose wide-ranging career spanned some of Woody Allen's best films, the Broadway musical "Jersey Boys" and a number of Johnny Carson's most beloved sketches, has died. He was 85. Brickman died on Friday in Manhattan, his daughter Sophie Brickman told The New York Times. No cause of death was cited. Brickman was best known for his extensive collaboration with Allen, beginning with the 1973 film "Sleeper." Together, they co-wrote "Anni ...Read More >
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