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‘Garia and Borsho Boron Utsav’ in Agartala Inaugurated By Manik Saha: Tripura’s Chief Minister, Manik Saha, inaugurated the ‘Garia and Borsho Boron Utsav 2025’ in Agartala, a two-day cultural festival being held at the Swami Vivekananda Maidan. Organized by the Department of Information and Cultural Affairs, with support from various local bodies including the Tribal […]

Gita and Natyashastra added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register: The manuscripts of the Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra were added to UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. An international initiative by UNESCO to preserve humanity’s valuable documentary heritage and safeguard it against neglect, decay, and destruction. Established In: 1992. Objective is to […]

Banaras Shehnai Get Recognition of GI Tag: The recent conferment of the Geographical Indication (GI) tag to the Banaras Shehnai is a landmark recognition of India’s rich intangible cultural heritage. Known worldwide through Ustad Bismillah Khan, the shehnai is not just an instrument but a symbol of spiritual and ceremonial music. For the traditional artisans […]

Rongali Bihu: Rongali Bihu, also known as Bohag Bihu, is celebrated across Assam from 14th to 20th April 2025, marking the Assamese New Year and the beginning of the harvesting season. Rongali Bihu is the most prominent of the three Bihus celebrated annually in Assam, the other two being Kati Bihu (October) and Magh Bihu […]

Meghalaya Into Global Fame with GI Tag for Ryndia & Khasi Handloom: The Government of India has officially granted Geographical Indication (GI) tags to two traditional textile products from Meghalaya Ryndia silk and Khasi handloom. This recognition not only boosts the cultural identity of the region but also provides legal protection and improved marketability to […]

Kathak dancer Kumudini Lakhia passed away: Renowned Kathak dancer Kumudini Lakhia passed away recently at the age of 94.The term Kathak is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Katha’, meaning ‘story’. Kumudini Lakhia challenged the classical notion that Kathak must always revolve around storytelling based on mythological or literary themes like Radha-Krishna or Shiva-Parvati.She believed in […]

Megaliths : Discovered Ancient relics estimated to be 2,000 years old, belonging to the Megalithic Period, were recently unearthed at Manimoola village in Bandadukka, Kerala. These artefacts were found during excavation works under the Jal Jeevan Mission, which involved digging trenches for water pipelines. Key items recovered include: a Black ware pot, Five four-legged jars, […]

Pondicherry Heritage Festival 2025: The 11th edition of the Pondicherry Heritage Festival kicked off with a vibrant display of culture, history, and community spirit in Puducherry’s Tamil Quarter. The event, marked by the ‘Veedhi Vilayattu’ (Street Games), took place along a stretch between Easwaran Koil and Anna Salai, transforming the area into a lively playground. […]

GI Tags for Nolen Gurer Sandesh: West Bengal has achieved a significant milestone in preserving and promoting its cultural heritage by securing Geographical Indication (GI) tags for seven new products, including the iconic Nolen Gurer Sandesh and Baruipur guavas. This recognition will provide global recognition to these traditional items, boosting the state’s local economy and […]