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April 17, 2024 11:22 PM

Bisket Jatra ends today showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Bhaktapur in Nepal.

Bisket Jatra is an eight-day celebration that culminated today with a huge celebration in the district of Bhaktapur. Thousands of people gathered in Bhaktapur Durbar Square to witness the celebration. People assembled and pulled the chariot of...

April 15, 2024 10:05 PM

Tagore & Victoria Ocampo Recital in Dhaka

The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC), High Commission of India in Dhaka organised a colossal Music, Dance and poetry recital on "Tagore and Victoria Ocampo- Vijaya the victorious 100 years" on Monday. Renowned Tagore scholar and singer from the U...

April 15, 2024 5:51 PM

Greener Vishu Celebrated by Malayalee Council in the Middle East

By: Vinod Kumar The World Malayalee Council Middle East put a unique spin on their recent Vishu celebrations, the traditional new year festival of Kerala. Vishu, typically celebrated with fervor in April, marks the start of a new year according to t...

April 14, 2024 5:14 PM

Amarnath Yatra 2024: Pilgrimage to begin from June 29, registration from tomorrow

The Amarnath Yatra, the annual pilgrimage to the holy shrine, will begin on June 29 and culminate on August 19, while the advance registration for the 52-day-long yatra will start on Monday, April 15, the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) announced o...

April 14, 2024 10:05 AM

Second edition of Janakpurdham Cultural Festival held in Nepal

By: Sweta Singh (Kathmandu) The 2nd edition of the Janakpurdham Cultural Festival was organized by the Embassy of India in Nepal, on April 13, coinciding with the Bikram Sambat Nepali New Year 2081. The festival was held at the Mahendranarayan Nid...

April 14, 2024 9:58 AM

Bangla New Year ‘Pahela Baishakh’ being celebrated in Bangladesh

By: Navalsang Parmar The Bangla New Year ‘Pahela Baisakh’ is being celebrated in Bangladesh with traditional enthusiasm and fervour. The day began with a grand performance by the cultural group Chhayanaut at the ‘Batmool’, the Banyan roo...

April 11, 2024 9:16 AM

Dazzling Dubai fireworks cap off joyous Eid Al Fitr celebrations

Dubai, UAE - Thousands thronged Dubai's streets and beaches for Eid Al Fitr celebrations, culminating in a breathtaking fireworks display that illuminated the night sky. The celebratory spirit was palpable across the city, with families gathering fo...

April 9, 2024 10:12 PM

Bisket Jatra starts in Bhaktapur marking Nepalese New Year

Bisket Jatra is a famous festival celebrated in Bhaktapur district of Nepal. It usually falls in April, and marks the Nepalese New Year. During this festival, a chariot carrying images of various deities is pulled through the streets, accompanied by...

April 8, 2024 7:44 PM

President Murmu, Vice President Dhankhar extend greetings on eve of traditional new year

President of India, Droupadi Murmu on Monday, conveyed her greetings to fellow citizens on the eve of Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Navreh and Sajibu Cheiraoba. In a message, the President said, “On the auspicious occasion of Ch...

April 4, 2024 4:58 PM

Sri Lankan abbot offers holy relics to Dalai Lama in India

Buddhist abbot Waskaduwe Mahindawansa Maha Nayaka Thero of Sri Lanka offered Lord Buddha's holy relics to exiled Tibetan leader Dalai Lama on Thursday (April 04) in Indian hill town of Dharamsala. The relics were excavated from present-day Piprahwa ...

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