New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) During his day-long visit to Chhattisgarh on the state’s 25th Foundation Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a touching moment amid grand inaugurations to personally enquire about the health of Padma Vibhushan folk artist Teejan Bai.
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal, on Saturday, wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, urging that the national capital Delhi be renamed “Indraprastha”, linking it to its ancient civilizational, historical, and cultural heritage.
United Nations, Nov 1 (IANS) India has criticised as "inaccurate" a UN report that made several far-fetched claims to assert "traditional cultural expressions" are under threat in the country, and pointed out that traditional arts, crafts and performances are thriving.
Samalkha (Haryana), Oct 31 (IANS) A grand spiritual spectacle is underway at the 78th Annual Nirankari Sant Samagam being held at the Sant Nirankari Spiritual Complex along the GT Road in Samalkha, Haryana. Spread over nearly 650 acres, the gathering has drawn devotees from 25 countries, with over one lakh volunteers engaged in managing arrangements and serving in the ongoing 24-hour community kitchen, or langar.
Dubai, Oct 31 (IANS) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's dream of a confident, united India now finds reflection in India's partnerships with other nations, particularly in the Gulf, where mutual trust, cultural empathy, and shared opportunity are the foundation of one of the world’s most stable relationships, a report highlighted on Friday as India celebrated 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas', or National Unity Day, to commemorate 150th birth anniversary of the leader who brought together a divided subcontinent into a single nation.
Raipur, Oct 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Rajat Mahotsav (Silver Jubilee) of Chhattisgarh's foundation day at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mookerjee Commerce and Trade Complex on Saturday, launching a festival that blends the state's rich tribal heritage with national artistic brilliance under the theme of unity and cultural pride.
Ahmedabad, Oct 30 (IANS) As the nation commemorates the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India and architect of national integration, all eyes are set on Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, home to the world’s tallest statue, the Statue of Unity.
Johannesburg, Oct 30 (IANS) Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat held a meeting with South Africa's Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie on the sidelines of the 4th G20 Culture Working Group Meet in Zimbali, near Durban on Thursday. He expressed India and South Africa's commitment to deepen ties through an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral cultural cooperation.
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) In an age when digital technology is taking away the peace of mind, the BAPS spiritual guru Mahant Swami Maharaj’s divine vision has ignited a global awakening.
Pushkar, Oct 28 (IANS) The world-famous Pushkar International Cattle Fair 2025 has found its star attraction this year -- the tiny yet remarkable Punganur cow. Originally from Andhra Pradesh, this endangered breed is gaining attention for its unique size, minimal maintenance needs, and surprisingly high productivity.
