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 […]
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
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
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
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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
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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)
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Manoj Bajpayee’s ‘Joram’ wins awards at Durban International Film Festival: Manoj Bajpayee headliner Joram has won two awards at the Durban International Film Festival. Manoj bagged the ‘Best Actor’ trophy, the film’s cinematographer Piyush Puty won the award for ‘Best Cinematography’. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 The film is a psychological thriller about a hunted displaced man who is on the run
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President of india inaugurates ‘unmesha’ and ‘utkarsh’ festivals: The President of India commenced the ‘Unmesha‘ International Literature Festival and the ‘Utkarsh‘ Festival of Folk and Tribal Performing Arts in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. These festivals, organised by the Sahitya Akademi and the Sangeet Natak Akademi, both aim to celebrate inclusivity and cultural diversity in the region.
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Aditya Samant becomes India’s 83rd Grandmaster at Biel Chess Festival: Aditya Samant, hailing from Maharashtra, achieved the title of India’s 83rd Grandmaster by obtaining his third GM norm during the Master Tournament (MTO) at the Biel International Chess Festival. His adventure began in August 2022 with his first GM norm at the Abu Dhabi Masters,
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Goa to Host Heritage Festival 2023 to Promote Cultural Tourism: The Goa government’s tourist agency plans to organise the ‘Heritage Festival 2023’ in Saligao village in North Goa from April 28 to 30. The festival aims to promote cultural tourism in the state by showcasing its traditions, culture, and arts. According to a tourism agency
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