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May 8, 2024 1:31 PM

Rabindra literature was our main resort against Pakistani culture: Bangladesh President

Written by: Navalsang Parmar Paying glowing tributes to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore on the eve of this 163rd birth anniversary on Tuesday, Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has said that Rabindra literature was our main resort against Paki...

May 7, 2024 11:43 PM

India and Bhutan collaborate to enhance trade and customs cooperation

The 5th Joint Group of Customs (JGC) meeting between India and Bhutan took place on May 6th-7th in Leh, Ladakh. The meeting aimed to strengthen bilateral ties and address various issues related to customs and trade facilitation. Co-chaired by Surjit...

May 7, 2024 9:30 AM

Newari & Tamang adopted as official languages in Bagmati Province, Nepal

The Newari and Tamang languages have been brought into use as the languages for official works within the Bagmati province of Nepal. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal' Prachanda' declared the launching of the Bagmati Province Official Language Act, 2...

May 6, 2024 8:47 PM

Coolcations: India’s Hidden Treasures Revealed at Arabian Travel Market 2024

DUBAI (May 6, 2024) – The 31st edition of the Arabian Travel Market kicked off today in Dubai with the theme "Empowering Innovation: Transforming Travel Through Entrepreneurship." India is putting the spotlight on its lesser-known summer getaways...

April 30, 2024 3:44 PM

What did people eat before agriculture? New study offers insight

The advent of agriculture roughly 11,500 years ago in the Middle East was a milestone for humankind - a revolution in diet and lifestyle that moved beyond the way hunter-gatherers had existed since Homo sapiens arose more than 300,000 years ago in Af...

April 22, 2024 5:38 PM

“Requested Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia to increase Haj quota…”: PM Modi in Aligarh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the increase in the Haj quota and simplified visa process for Muslim pilgrims from India to Saudi Arabia, saying that he had requested the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed - Bin- Salman to raise the Haj quota....

April 22, 2024 1:26 PM

First Iran group in nine years heads to Saudi Arabia for umrah pilgrimage

The first group of Iranian pilgrims in nine years made its way to Saudi Arabia on Monday for the umrah, or minor pilgrimage, Iran's official news agency reported, as a result of improving ties between the two Middle Eastern powers. Iranian media had...

April 18, 2024 6:50 PM

Seto Machindranath Rath Jatra concludes in Kathmandu

The three-day-long Seto Machindranath Rath Jatra concluded today in Kathmandu, marking the end of the festival that began on April 16, 2024. Seto Machindranath, also known as the White Machindranath, is revered as the deity who brings rain and ensure...

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...

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