Switzerland and Ireland Named Country Partners for Hornbill Festival 2025: The Government of Nagaland has officially named Switzerland and Ireland as country partners for the upcoming Hornbill Festival 2025, reinforcing the festival’s growing international stature. This announcement follows high-level meetings in New Delhi between Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and the respective ambassadors of both […]
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Raulane Festival
Raulane Festival: Bright, colourful, and quite fascinating photos of the Raulane festival from Himachal Pradesh recently went viral on social media, with users discussing the unique ritual and culture of a centuries-old tradition. It is a traditional festival celebrated in Kalpa, Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh, in winter or early spring. It is believed to be […]
The Meerut Bugle
The Meerut Bugle: The Meerut bugle, traditionally used in India’s military parades, ceremonies, and regimental bands, has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.The Meerut bugle is a brass wind instrument used in military drills, parades, ceremonies, and signals across the Army, paramilitary forces, and police units in India.It is known for its commanding sound and […]
Adam Chini Rice Variety
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
