Dhimsa Dance: Tribal families from Neelabandha, a hillptop hamlet in Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh received electricity for the first time after Independence and performed ‘Dhimsa’ in excitement. Dhimsa Dance is a popular tribal dance performed by tribes, including Bagata, Valmiki, Poraja, Khond, Gadaba, Kondadora, Mukadora, Kotia in Andhra Pradesh. It is performed during festivals, […]
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Gujarat’s Guneri Village: First Biodiversity Heritage Site
Gujarat’s Guneri Village: First Biodiversity Heritage Site The Gujarat government has officially declared the inland mangrove in Guneri village, located in Kutch district, as the state’s first Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS). This move highlights the importance of preserving rare and fragile ecosystems that play a critical role in maintaining the region’s biodiversity. Guneri’s inland mangrove […]
Stampede : Mahakumbh
Stampede : Mahakumbh A tragic stampede at Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj on January 29 resulted in 30 deaths and 60 injuries, raising concerns over crowd management failures.A stampede occurs when a large group of people move uncontrollably, often leading to trampling, suffocation, and fatalities.It can result from rumors, fear, limited space, or sudden movements, […]
Manual Scavenging : SC Order
Manual Scavenging : SC Order The Supreme Court has ordered a complete stop to the practice of manual scavenging and hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tanks in six major metropolitan cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.Manual scavenging refers to the manual removal of human excreta from dry latrines, sewers, and septic tanks. […]
Lezim Dance
Lezim Dance: A scene of Lezim dance in the upcoming Bollywood film Chhava, based on the life of Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has led to controversy in Maharashtra. Lezim Dance is a folk dance from It gets its name after a musical instrument – a unique wooden stick, with jingling cymbals attached to it […]
Nagoba Jatara : Holy Pilgrimage
Nagoba Jatara : Holy Pilgrimage Nagoba Jatara, the eight-day holy pilgrimage event of Mesram clan Adivasi Gonds, is slated to start at Keslapur village in north Telangana’s tribal heartland of Indervelli mandal in Adilabad district. Nagoba Jatara is a tribal festival held in January/February in Keslapur village, Adilabad district, It is the second biggest tribal […]
Etikoppaka Toys : Praised In Republic Day parade
Etikoppaka Toys : Praised In Republic Day parade Andhra Pradesh’s eco-friendly wooden Etikoppaka Toys earn accolades at Republic Day parade. Etikoppaka Toys they are the exquisite wooden toys rooted in a 400-year-old tradition of craftsmanship. They originated in Etikoppaka village in Andhra The toys are renowned for their smooth contours and vibrant colours, coloured with […]
Kathmandu Hosts Inaugural Pashmina Festival
Kathmandu Hosts Inaugural Pashmina Festival: The first-ever International Pashmina Festival cum Exhibition, organized by the Nepal Pashmina Industries Association and the Confederation of Nepalese Industries, attracted significant attention from consumers. The event highlighted the delicate, lightweight, and warm natural fibre obtained from the Chyangra or Pashmina goat. Nepal, a prominent producer of authentic Pashmina, showcased […]
Sambhar Festival 2025
Sambhar Festival 2025:: The Sambhar Festival, a vibrant celebration of culture, adventure, and heritage, was inaugurated on January 24, 2025, at the famous Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan. This 5-day festival, organized by the Rajasthan Tourism Department and District Administration, aims to attract tourists while showcasing the region’s rich culture, traditions, and natural beauty. The festival […]
10,000 Geographical Indication (GI) Tags by 2030 : Piyush Goyal
10,000 Geographical Indication (GI) Tags by 2030 : Piyush Goyal Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, announced an ambitious target of reaching 10,000 Geographical Indication (GI) Tags by 2030. The announcement was made during the GI Samagam held in New Delhi, organized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade […]
