Hornbill Festival concludes with colourful cultural extravaganzas in Nagaland

IANS | December 10, 2025 10:27 PM

Kohima, Dec 10 (IANS) Showcasing a vibrant array of traditional performances by cultural troupes from all eight Northeastern states, especially Nagaland, the 26th edition of the Hornbill Festival concluded on Wednesday night with pomp and gaiety at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama near Kohima.

'Moment of pride', UNESCO's inscription of Diwali draws cross-party applause

IANS | December 10, 2025 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Leaders across party lines on Wednesday welcomed the inclusion of Diwali -- one of India's foremost cultural and spiritual festivals -- in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, calling it a "commendable" step and a moment of pride for the country.