Shefali Jariwala, ‘Kaanta Laga’ Fame Actress, Dies at 42 in Mumbai: Shefali Jariwala, who rose to fame in the early 2000s with the iconic remix music video Kaanta Laga, tragically passed away late Friday night in Mumbai at the age of 42. Known for her strong screen presence and charm, Shefali’s unexpected death has left […]
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Kolhapuri Chappal
Kolhapuri Chappal: India’s traditional Kolhapuri chappal makers have objected to luxury brand Prada’s 2026 collection, alleging unauthorised imitation of their heritage footwear design.Kolhapuri chappals are handcrafted leather sandals, known for their durability, intricate design, and distinct open-toe, T-strap structure.Traditionally made in Kolhapur and adjoining districts in Maharashtra and parts of Karnataka, such as Belgaum, Bagalkot, […]
Ambubachi Mela 2025
Ambubachi Mela 2025: Thousands of devotees are attending the Ambubachi Mela 2025 at Assam’s Kamakhya Temple, which celebrates the annual menstruation of Goddess Kamakhya, a key event in Tantrik Shaktism.Ambubachi Mela is an annual religious festival held at Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati. It marks the menstrual cycle of Goddess Kamakhya, symbolising the fertility of the earth. […]
Balkampet Yellamma Temple
Balkampet Yellamma Temple: Recently a donation of Rs 1 crore was made to Balkampet Yellamma Temple in Telangana. Balkampet Yellamma Temple is a Hindu temple located in Balkampet, Hyderabad, Telangana. It is dedicated to Goddess Yellamma, considered a form of Renuka, the mother of Lord Parashurama. It is also known as Yellamma Pochamma Temple. Its […]
Ghumot as the state’s heritage instrument : GOA
Ghumot as the state’s heritage instrument : GOA In 2019, Goa State Cabinet declared Ghumot as the state’s heritage instrument without monitor lizard skin which has sparked an aesthetics debate on folk music.Ghumot (or Ghumat) is a traditional membranophone percussion instrument that features in several religious and cultural practices of Goa.It is made with an […]
Poson Poya : Celebration In Sri Lanka
Poson Poya: Celebration In Sri Lanka Sri Lanka celebrated Poson Poya on June 10–11, 2025, marking over 2,000 years since the arrival of Buddhism on the island. Poson Poya is an annual Buddhist festival celebrated on the full moon day of June, second only in importance to Vesak in Sri Lanka. It marks the introduction […]
Keeladi Excavation Findings
Keeladi Excavation Findings: Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has stated that the report on the Keeladi excavations, submitted by archaeologist Amarnath Ramakrishna, is not yet “technically well-supported” and requires further scientific studies. Keeladi is a village in Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu, situated along the Vaigai River, about 12 km southeast of Madurai. Excavations began […]
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple: A ‘Maha Kumbhabhishekam’ was recently performed at the famed Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram after 270 years. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala. The name of the city of Thiruvananthapuram in Malayalam translates to “The City of Lord Ananta”,referring to the deity of […]
800-Year-Old Pandya Era Shiva Temple Unearthed in Tamil Nadu
800-Year-Old Pandya Era Shiva Temple Unearthed in Tamil Nadu: An important archaeological discovery has been made in Udampatti village of Melur taluk, Tamil Nadu, where the foundation of an 800-year-old Shiva temple belonging to the later Pandya period has been unearthed. Although only the stone base remains, the site is of major historical interest due […]
MS Dhoni Becomes Face of Dettol’s New ‘Icy Cool’ Personal Care Range
MS Dhoni Becomes Face of Dettol’s New ‘Icy Cool’ Personal Care Range: Dettol, India’s leading germ protection brand, announced the appointment of Mahendra Singh Dhoni—India’s beloved “Captain Cool”—as its new brand ambassador for its latest Icy Cool personal care range, including soaps, bodywash, and handwash. This strategic collaboration merges Dhoni’s calm and resilient persona with […]
