Kalka-Shimla Railway : In News Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister recently urged the Central government to explore the possibility of running trains on the Kalka-Shimla narrow-gauge railway, a UNESCO world heritage site, on green hydrogen. It is a narrow-gauge railway in North India which traverses a mostly mountainous route from Kalka (Haryana) to Shimla (Himachal Pradesh). […]
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First Asian Buddhist Summit : India To Host
First Asian Buddhist Summit : India To Host India is set to host the first Asian Buddhist Summit (ABS) in New Delhi on November 5-6, 2024, organized by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC). Initiated by the Government of India and IBC to promote Buddhist heritage and interfaith dialogue […]
Tumaini Festival
Tumaini Festival: The Tumaini Festival, an annual event held since 2014 at Malawi’s Dzaleka Refugee Camp, celebrates the resilience and culture of refugees through music, art, and crafts. Tumaini Festival founded in 2014, by Menes La Plume, a Congolese poet. Purpose is to create a unique platform for cultural exchange, showcasing resilience through music, art, […]
Bali Padyami festival
Bali Padyami festival: Karnataka is celebrating the Bali Padyami festival (Bali Pratipada) on marking the fourth day of Deepavali. This festival commemorates the return of the Asura king, Bali Chakravarty, from Pathala Loka to Bhuloka, a journey made possible by the boon granted to him by Lord Vishnu during his Vamana Avatar.
Vigilance Awareness Week 2024
Vigilance Awareness Week 2024: Vigilance Awareness Week 2024 is currently underway. It runs from October 28 to November 3, 2024. This year’s theme is Culture of Integrity for Nation’s Prosperity. The Central Vigilance Commissioner, Shri Praveen Kumar Srivastava, and Vigilance Commissioner, Shri A.S. Rajeev, administered the integrity pledge to officials at Satarkata Bhawan, New Delhi, […]
Simhachalam Temple : In News
Simhachalam Temple : In News During recent conservation efforts, epigraphists from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) uncovered a Telugu inscription on the wall above the statue of Lord Hanuman at the 13th-century Simhachalam temple. Simhachalam Temple, originally known as Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, is a Hindu temple located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It is […]
Konark Wheels : Replicas Installed At Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre and Amrit Udyan
Konark Wheels : Replicas Installed At Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre and Amrit Udyan Four replicas of the Konark wheels, made of sandstone, have been installed at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre and Amrit Udyan. This initiative aims to highlight India’s cultural heritage, presenting visitors with a glimpse of traditional and historical artistry associated with the 13th-century […]
NEOM Project : Saudi Arabia
NEOM Project : Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia has taken a significant step toward realizing its ambitious NEOM project by opening its first luxury tourism site, an island called Sindalah. NEOM seeks to establish Saudi Arabia as a global luxury tourism and investment hub while advancing sustainable, high-tech urban development. It includes innovative concepts like The […]
Deepotsav 2024 Celebrations
Deepotsav 2024 Celebrations: Ayodhya made history by setting two Guinness World Records on 30th October evening. In a dazzling spectacle, the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department, alongside the district administration, illuminated the banks of the Saryu River with over 25 lakh diyas (earthen lamps), creating the world’s largest display of oil lamps.
Konark Sun Temple : Mann Ki Baat
Konark Sun Temple : Mann Ki Baat The Prime Minister’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’—through which he interacts with citizens on various issues—had recently made references to Odissi dance and Konark temple. It is located on the coastline of Odisha in Puri district. Also called the Surya Devalaya, the temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Surya. […]
