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Adam Chini Rice Variety: BHU researchers have successfully revived and improved the traditional aromatic black rice variety Adam Chini using mutagenesis, making it shorter, faster-maturing, and higher-yielding without losing its signature aroma. Adam Chini (also called Adamchini Chawal) is a traditional, short-grained, aromatic black rice variety from Eastern Uttar Pradesh, known for its sugar crystal–like […]

Raulane Festival: Valleys of Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, where each mountain peak seems to echo ancient tales, the locals honour a magical winter tradition known as the Raulane Festival. Rooted in folklore, spirituality, and communal bonding, this festival is a symbolic farewell to the Sauni fairies—mystical beings believed to protect villagers during the harsh winter season. […]

42 Indians Dead In Bus–Tanker Collision Near Medina: Road accident near Medina in Saudi Arabia has claimed the lives of at least 42 Indian nationals, most of whom were Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad. The bus, traveling from Mecca to Medina, collided with a diesel tanker around 1:30 am IST near Mufrihat, causing a massive fire […]

Vrindavani Vastra: The Assam Chief Minister recently left for London to initiate the process of bringing back the revered Vrindavani Vastra from the British Museum. It is a 400-year-old traditional textile from Assam, woven with the theme of Krishna’s various exploits. The childhood stories of Lord Krishna in Vrindavan, his divine pastimes, and various events […]

GI Tag Awarded to Traditional Lepcha Musical Instruments: The Government of India has granted Geographical Indication (GI) tags to two traditional Lepcha musical instruments — Tungbuk and Pumtong Pulit. This official recognition places these folk instruments among the distinguished products that enjoy legal protection and cultural prestige under India’s GI registry. The GI tags were […]

Konark Sun Temple : Study The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has prohibited tourists from entering the ‘Nata Mandap’ of the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha’s Puri district. Konark Sun Temple is located on the coastline of Odisha in the Puri district. Also called the Surya Devalaya, the temple is dedicated to the Hindu sun […]

Baliyatra Festival: The President of India extended greetings on the occasion of the historic ‘Baliyatra’ festival and ‘Boita Bandana’ to all the countrymen. It is celebrated annually in Cuttack, Odisha. The term Bali Jatra literally means ‘Voyage to Bali’. It is celebrated every year on Kartika Purnima that marks the day that the seafaring traders […]

Karni Mata Temple: A recent viral video has once again brought global attention to one of India’s most unusual temples – the Karni Mata Temple, also known as the ‘Rat Temple’ of Rajasthan. Karni Mata Temple, also known as the Madh Deshnoke, is a prominent Hindu shrine located in the town of Deshnoke, 30 km […]

Ramman Festival: The President of India was presented with a Ramman mask at a special session of the Uttarakhand Assembly. It is an annual religious festival celebrated in late April in the twin villages of Saloor-Dungra, Uttarakhand, in honour of the local deity Bhumiyal Devta. It features complex rituals, recitations of the Ramayana, songs, and […]