Category: Arts Current Affairs

Harvest Festivals 2025: The President of India has greeted citizens on the eve of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu.These are harvest festivals celebrated in diverse forms across the various regions of India.They are celebrated to mark the end of the harvesting season across India under various names e.g., Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Magh Bihu, […]

Terrace Tourism: With the Uttarayan (Makar Sankranti) festival approaching, Old Ahmedabad has become a hub of terrace tourism, where residents rent out their terraces for kite flying and festive celebrations.Renting of residential terraces in Old Ahmedabad during festivals like Uttarayan, offering exclusive vantage points for kite flying and other activities.

Avaniyapuram Jallikattu 2025: The Avaniyapuram Jallikattu, a cornerstone of Tamil Nadu’s cultural heritage, commenced on January 14, 2025, in Madurai. This annual bull-taming event, celebrated during the Pongal festival, showcases the valor and skill of participants and the deep-rooted traditions of the region

Republic Day Craft Products: To mark 75 years of the Republic of India, President has introduced a unique Republic Day “At Home” reception. Invitees will receive a curated box of crafts showcasing southern India’s rich heritage.These crafts, created by artisans from five southern states under the “One District One Product” scheme.

Modhweth Festival: The Toda tribe, one of the oldest Dravidian ethnic groups in the Nilgiris Hills of Tamil Nadu, celebrated their traditional ‘Modhweth’ festival to mark the New Year.It is celebrated annually on the last Sunday of December or the first Sunday of January. It is held at the Moonpo temple in Muthanadu Mund village, […]

Toda Tribe : Modhweth Festival The Toda tribe residing in the Nilgiris Hills of Tamil Nadu, celebrated their traditional ‘Modhweth’ festival to mark the New Year. It is one of the oldest ethnic groups residing in the Nilgiris Hills in Tamil Nadu. It is divided into five clans, namely: Paiki, Pekkan, Kuttan, Kenna and Todi. […]

Indus Valley Script: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister offer of a $1 million prize for anyone who deciphers the Indus Valley script serves a purpose beyond solving the lingering mystery regarding the 5,000-year-old civilization.The writing system of the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 2600-1900 BCE), featuring undeciphered symbols with no confirmed linguistic association.

Vriksh Pathshala Library: In Bihar’s Gaya district, Patwa Toli’s 24×7 Vriksh Pathshala library inspires IIT-JEE aspirants. Once famed as the “Manchester of Bihar” for its weaving industry, it now earns recognition as a “factory of IITians,” producing over 300 IITians since the 1990s. 24×7 Vriksh Pathshala Library Provides a quiet, resource-rich environment for students preparing […]

PanchPran: Vice-President addressed the NCC Republic Day Camp 2025, highlighting PanchPran as the foundation of India’s national transformation. PanchPran refers to five core principles that guide India’s progress, ensuring a balanced and holistic approach to national development. Social Harmony: Promotes unity by transforming India’s diversity into national strength. Family Enlightenment: Strengthens patriotic and moral values […]

Winter Char Dham: Uttarakhand has launched the Winter Char Dham circuit to promote year-round tourism and attract visitors to the state during the off-season winter months.Char Dham shrines (4 revered shrines) are four holy sites i.e., Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath and are located in the Garhwal Himalayas. They are traditionally visited between May and […]