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April 4, 2024 12:51 PM

Ponkaliamman festival: A celebration of faith and tradition in Erode, Tamil Nadu

By: Aditya Ahuja The Sri Ponkaliamman temple in Tamil Nadu's Erode district radiated with the enthusiasm of over 50,000 devotees during the revered Ponkaliamman festival. Thousands of worshippers took part in a magnificent procession on Wednesday ...

March 25, 2024 6:51 PM

Australian PM, US Ambassador to India, and others extend heartfelt Holi wishes

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, and several others extended their heartfelt Holi wishes to the people of India on Monday. In a cheerful video message, Eric Garcetti expressed his best wishes for a j...

March 22, 2024 8:04 PM

Inauguration of Shree Jestha Varna Mahavihar in Lalitpur reflects India’s development partnership with Nepal

Dhan Bahadur Budha, Minister of Urban Development, Government of Nepal and Naveen Srivastava, Ambassador of India to Nepal jointly inaugurated the new building of Shree Jestha Varna Mahavihar, Lalitpur built under GoI’s post-earthquake reconstruc...

March 14, 2024 10:14 PM

Ministry of Minority Affairs approves ‘Centre of Jain Manuscriptology’ (GUCJM) at Gujarat University

The Ministry of Minority Affairs has approved the establishment of the Centre of Jain Manuscriptology (GUCJM) at Gujarat University, with an allocation of Rs. 40 Crore. Inspired by the ‘Panch Pran’ philosophy of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ...

March 13, 2024 5:22 PM

Yoga Mahotsav 2024 organised to commemorate 100 days countdown to IDY

Yoga Mahotsav 2024 was organized on Wednesday to commemorate 100 days countdown to International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2024 in New Delhi. The event was celebrated with this year’s IDY theme “Yoga for Women Empowerment”. Observed annually on June 2...

March 11, 2024 4:40 PM

Himalayan Sherpa Community celebrates Gyalpo Lhosar New Year in Nepal

The Himalayan indigenous Sherpa community of Nepal is celebrating new year today as Gyalpo Lhosar by meeting relatives, eating food like Guthuk and Khapse and organizing cultural programmes. In a message of best wishes today, Speaker Ghimire wished ...

March 11, 2024 1:21 PM

‘Vocal For Local’: Doordarshan news anchors to wear Khadi attire to promote India’s heritage

By: Aditya Ahuja Prasar Bharati and the Khadi Village and Industries Commission (KVIC), two iconic institutions of the nation, joined forces on Saturday to celebrate and promote the spirit of 'Khadi for Nation and Khadi for Fashion.' The event too...

March 11, 2024 9:04 AM

Ramadan to begin in much of the Middle East from Monday

The crescent moon signaling the start of Ramadan was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, prompting a Monday start to the holy month for much of the Middle East. Qatar and the UAE have also confirmed they will begin observing Ramadan from March 11th. ...

March 8, 2024 10:21 AM

Maha Shivaratri celebrations begin at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain and elsewhere in country

On the occasion of Maha Shivaratri, devotees have been offering prayers at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple since early Friday morning. Hundreds of people thronged the temple to offer their prayers to Lord Shiva. The priests performed a grand 'Bhasma Aa...

March 8, 2024 8:42 AM

Prime Minister Modi to present the first-ever National Creators Award in 20 categories today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present the first-ever National Creators Award at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi this morning. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. Award is an effort to recognize excellence and impact across domains, i...

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