Kumudini Lakhia (1930–2024), the trailblazing Kathak exponent, revolutionized the classical form by challenging its reliance on narrative (katha) and literary content (sahitya), introducing abstraction, ensemble choreography, and contemporary themes.Trained under legends like Pt Sundar Prasad, Pt ...

On April 13, 2025, renowned writer, retired IAS officer, and social activist P. Sivakami received the Verchol Dalit Literary Award from Neelam Cultural Centre, founded by Pa. Ranjith, in Chennai, along with a ₹1 lakh prize.In her speech, Sivakami emphasized Dalit identity, the resistance and power ...

National Safe Motherhood Day, observed on April 11 every year in India, is a vital national campaign to raise awareness about the importance of maternal healthcare. It marks the birth anniversary of Kasturba Gandhi, wife of Mahatma Gandhi, symbolizing the need to ensure respectful and adequate ...

In a move to revive pre-Mughal heritage, the Maharashtra government has announced the renaming of Khultabad to its original name, Ratnapur, on April 8, 2025, by Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat.Located in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar district, Khultabad—home to Aurangzeb’s tomb, along with ...

West Japan Railway Company (JR West) has achieved a groundbreaking feat by constructing the world’s first 3D-printed train station, Hatsushima Station, in Arida City, Wakayama Prefecture.The station, built in under six hours, replaces a 1948 wooden facility and showcases the potential of 3D ...

India’s National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), launched in 2025, aims to secure vital minerals for green energy technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles (EVs), and battery storage.Led by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and coordinated by the Ministry of Mines, the ...

President Droupadi Murmu was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Constantine The Philosopher University in Nitra, Slovakia, on the final day of her four-day state visit to Slovakia and Portugal.The recognition celebrates her distinguished public service, advocacy for social justice, education, ...

Rajesh Unni, founder of Synergy Marine Group, was honored with India’s highest maritime recognition, the National Maritime Varuna Award, during the 62nd National Maritime Day celebrations in Mumbai.The award, presented by the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS), acknowledges individuals for ...

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the Bhagirath mobile app as part of the Jal Sanrakshan Abhiyan 2025 (Water Conservation Campaign).The app allows citizens to report endangered water sources like Naulas, Dharaas, and rain-fed rivers, enabling prompt government action for ...

India’s first Agentic AI Hackathon, organized by Techvantage.ai in collaboration with CrewAI, concluded during Agentic AI Week with over 1,500 participants nationwide.Held across multiple cities and culminating at Technopark, Kerala, the month-long event focused on autonomous AI solutions for the ...

West Bengal has achieved a milestone by securing Geographical Indication (GI) tags for seven new products, including the iconic Nolen Gurer Sandesh and Baruipur guavas.These GI tags will provide global recognition to traditional items, boosting the local economy and enhancing the state’s cultural ...

India made a historic debut at the 2025 World Boxing Cup in Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil, with Hitesh Gulia becoming the first-ever Indian boxer to win a gold medal.His victory came after his opponent, Odel Kamara from England, withdrew due to an injury. Abhinash Jamwal secured a silver medal in the 65kg ...