Nankana Sahib: Political parties and Sikh bodies recently urged the Centre to reconsider its decision asking State governments not to process applications for pilgrimage to Nankana Sahib in Pakistan on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. Nankana Sahib is a city located in the Punjab province of Pakistan, which is historically […]
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Amritsari Kulcha : GI Tag
Amritsari Kulcha : GI Tag Punjab’s Food Processing Department is seeking a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the iconic Amritsari Kulcha. Amritsari Kulcha is A stuffed, flaky tandoori flatbread made with refined flour (maida), fermented with yogurt and leavening agents, baked in a clay oven. Served with chhole, tamarind chutney, pickled onions, and topped with […]
Bhadohi’s handmade carpet industry : Crisis
Bhadohi’s handmade carpet industry: Crisis Bhadohi’s handmade carpet industry contributing over 60% of India’s carpet exports is facing a severe crisis due to the U.S. imposing a 50% tariff on Indian goods, leading to order cancellations, production cuts, and job losses.It Is Carpet weaving is a traditional handcraft where wool, silk, or cotton threads are […]
Langkhun Festival
Langkhun Festival: Tiwa tribesmen celebrated the Langkhun festival in Umsowai village in Karbi Anglong district of Assam. Langkhun Festival is a socio-religious event celebrated by the Tiwa community in Assam. During this festival the people pray for a good crop in the upcoming Rabi crop season. The members of the community make offerings and pray […]
Pavagadh Kalika Mata Temple
Pavagadh Kalika Mata Temple: Six persons were killed on Saturday after the cable wire of a ropeway meant for material transport at the Kalika Mata temple snapped, causing the cable car to crash to the ground in the Pavagadh area of Gujarat’s Panchmahal district. Pavagadh Kalika Mata Temple is a Hindu temple complex and pilgrim […]
Royal Bhutan Buddhist Temple Inaugurated in Rajgir, Bihar
Royal Bhutan Buddhist Temple Inaugurated in Rajgir, Bihar: The Royal Bhutan Buddhist Temple was formally inaugurated in Rajgir, Bihar, on September 4, 2025. This significant cultural and spiritual event was led by Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and India’s Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, along with officials and religious leaders from both countries. […]
PM Modi Gifts Japanese PM Ramen Bowls, Shawl
PM Modi Gifts Japanese PM Ramen Bowls, Shawl: During his recent two-day visit to Japan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a series of culturally rich and symbolic gifts to his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba and his spouse. These gifts showcased the deep-rooted connection between Indian craftsmanship and Japanese tradition, reinforcing the civilizational and spiritual bonds […]
Vrindavani Vastra : In News
Vrindavani Vastra : In News Assam is likely to get the revered 16th-century “Vrindavani Vastra” from the British Museum in London for exhibition in 2027. The Vrindavani Vastra is a silk textile woven in Assam. The childhood stories of Lord Krishna in Vrindavan, his divine pastimes, and various events are woven with thread on […]
Mela Patt Festival
Mela Patt Festival: In Jammu and Kashmir the annual three-day Mela Patt festival started in Doda district. Mela Patt Festival is dedicated to Lord Vasuki Nag, the presiding deity of Bhaderwah Valley. The festival, rooted in the Nag culture, marks the historic meeting between Mughal Emperor Akbar and King Nag Pal of Bhaderwah. The festival […]
Nuakhai Festival 2025: Odisha’s Harvest Celebration
Nuakhai Festival 2025: Odisha’s Harvest Celebration The Nuakhai Festival 2025, one of the most cherished cultural and agricultural celebrations of Western Odisha, will be observed on 28 August 2025 (Thursday). Celebrated on the panchami tithi of Bhadraba month, a day after Ganesh Chaturthi, the festival symbolizes gratitude for the new rice harvest and the strengthening […]
