The Holi festival has once again proven to be a major economic force for traders and businesses across India. According to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), this year’s Holi sales are expected to exceed ₹60,000 crore, which is a 20% increase from last year’s ₹50,000 crore. The demand for Indian-made herbal colors, gulal,… Read More »
Holi, famously known as the “Festival of Colors,” is one of the most cheerful Hindu festivals out there. It’s celebrated with a lot of excitement not just in India but in various other countries too. The festival unfolds over two days: Holika Dahan marks the first day, while Rangwali Holi takes place on the second.… Read More »
Sahitya Akademi, India’s leading literary institution under the Ministry of Culture, is set to host its annual Festival of Letters 2025 at Rabindra Bhavan in New Delhi, running from March 7 to March 12, 2025. The event will be inaugurated by the Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and will showcase… Read More »
On March 5, 2025, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, inaugurated the second edition of Vividhta Ka Amrit Mahotsav at Rashtrapati Bhavan. This festival aims to showcase the rich cultural heritage of India by presenting different regions in separate editions. The second edition highlights the Southern states of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and… Read More »
The Khajuraho Dance Festival, a vibrant annual celebration of culture, is poised to captivate art enthusiasts once more from February 20 to 26, 2025. Organized by the Department of Culture in Madhya Pradesh, with the backing of Madhya Pradesh Tourism, this festival has been a cornerstone of classical dance since it began in 1975. Set… Read More »
The Mising tribe, one of the largest indigenous communities in Assam, recently celebrated the Ali Ai Ligang festival, an important cultural and agricultural event. This festival takes place on the first Wednesday of the Assamese month of Fagun and signifies the start of the sowing season. It holds deep ties to the agricultural traditions of… Read More »
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is one of the most awaited Hindu festivals. It will take place in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, from January 13 to February 26, 2025. This grand event, held every 12 years, brings millions of devotees together to seek blessings and take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, where three sacred… Read More »
The Nyishi tribe in Arunachal Pradesh enthusiastically celebrates the Longte festival, one of their biggest cultural events. Unlike many other tribal festivals, Longte prohibits the sacrifice of animals, instead adorning altars with decorative white feathers and bamboo decorations. Key points Longte Festival: The Longte festival is a significant cultural event for the Nyishi tribe in Arunachal Pradesh. It… Read More »
Kati Bihu, also known as Kongali Bihu, is a significant festival celebrated by the Assamese people in the northeastern state of Assam. It falls on the first day of the ‘Kati’ month, which typically occurs in the middle of October. Kati Bihu 2023 is celebrated on 18th October and it marks the beginning of the rice crop’s growth and the start… Read More »
Mrunal Thakur honored Diversity Cinema award at Indian Film Festival 2023: Mrunal Thakur was honoured with the Diversity in Cinema Award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2023. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 The recognition comes as she completes a year of having made her debut in South Indian Cinema with Telugu film Sita Ramam (2022)… Read More »