A US-based yoga teacher from Odisha, Neeta Mohanty, and her siblings inaugurate the Basanta Bishnupriya Memorial Hall in Soro. The centre offers free first-month classes starting Jan 1, 2026. Read more.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath reviews security & arrangements for Gorakhpur's Khichdi Mela, Mahotsav, and development projects. Read about the key directives.
Odisha government partners with OpenAI to train students and officials in AI, develop Odia language use cases, and pilot AI applications in public administration. Explore the details.
Bhubaneswar hosts the Odia Khadya Mahotsav from Dec 23-29, featuring 140+ food stalls from all 30 districts. Experience traditional cuisine, competitions, and cultural discussions. Discover Odisha's rich food legacy.
Nuclear physicist Anil Kakodkar urges India to adopt a development model that prevents inequality from widening. He highlights the role of science and village-centric solutions at the Manohar Parrikar Vidnyan Mahotsav.
Gorakhpur gears up for its annual cultural extravaganza from Jan 11-13. CM Yogi Adityanath, Badshah, Pawan Singh & Maithili Thakur to perform. Details inside!
Veteran Odia film producer Rabindra Mohan Sahoo, known for 15+ films, passed away in Bhubaneswar. A former BJP candidate and councillor, his legacy spans cinema and public life. Read more.
Odisha government identifies 50 century-old Odia-medium schools for conservation and modernisation under the Aitihya Vidyalaya scheme with a ₹60 crore budget. Read more.
The official trailer for the Odia film 'Motorcycle', starring Kuna Tripathy and Jyoti Ranjan Nayak, is out now. Directed by Aswin Tripathy, watch it here.
Artists at Pune's music festivals recall their cherished memories with the late tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain, celebrating his life and enduring legacy. Read their moving tributes.
Over 4,300 students in Goa will engage with top scientists like Anil Kakodkar at the 7th Manohar Parrikar Vidnyan Mahotsav. The event aims to inspire future careers in science. Read more.
West Bengal witnesses two massive religious events in two days. A Babri Masjid-style mosque foundation was followed by a mega Gita recital with lakhs of participants, highlighting the state's charged religious atmosphere.
Nagpur University faces backlash after discontinuing eight major sports. Senate members allege fake documents were used to justify the move, prompting a VC-ordered investigation. Read the full story.
At the GI Mahotsav 3.0 in Mysuru, experts emphasized boosting Geographical Indication products globally to empower artisans, boost exports, and promote tourism. Read more.
President Droupadi Murmu's special interaction with artisan Sushil Gajbhiye at Hyderabad's Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav brings Nagpur's rare tribal tumba art into the national spotlight. Discover the story.
Jharkhand's state-level ICT Championship e-Shiksha Mahotsav commenced in Ranchi, featuring 192 digital champions from govt schools. Students showcase digital skills & innovation.
Odisha's culture department announces a Rs 1 crore grant for Bargarh's Dhanu Jatra, the world's largest open-air theatre. The 11-day festival starts Dec 24. Read about the grand plans.
Jharkhand's two-day E-Shiksha Mahotsav starts Thursday, evaluating digital skills of Class IX-XII govt school students. 192 state-level finalists to compete. Read more.
The Union MSME Ministry launches GI Mahotsav 3.0 in Mysuru to promote India's rich Geographical Indication heritage and boost market access for traditional artisans. Discover the vibrant GI ecosystem.
Most Indian schools open normally on Dec 2. Goa declares holiday for Feast of St Francis Xavier. Tamil Nadu, Andhra on Yellow Alert; Pune rural areas may close for polls. Details inside.
A historic Global Gita Path saw 21,000 children chant verses in unison at Kurukshetra's International Gita Mahotsav. Haryana CM announced a holiday for participants. Read the full story.
South Western Railway's Mysuru division celebrated Station Mahotsav, honouring its royal origins and daily 60,000 passengers. A Rs 395.7 crore redevelopment is underway. Read more about this historic hub's future.
The 10-day Khadi Mahotsav-2025 in Lucknow concluded with record sales of Rs 3.2 crore, a 42% surge. Discover how traditional crafts are winning over modern consumers.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav inaugurated the state's first modern Gita Bhavan in Indore's Rajwada. The facility, part of Smart City, features a 550-seat auditorium and digital library. Read about the vision for cultural revival.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi honoured four blind women cricketers from the state, part of India's T20 World Cup winning team, with Rs 11 lakh each. Read about their inspiring journey and the call for government jobs.
The Khadi Mahotsav in Lucknow recorded over ₹3 crore in sales, marking a 42% growth from last year. UP Finance Minister Suresh Khanna inaugurated the event.
Agra's iconic Taj Mahotsav relocates from Shilpgram after 34 years. New venue near 'I Love Agra' selfie point. Feb 18-27 dates confirmed. Explore the changes!
Gujarat govt organizes Gita Mahotsav on Dec 1 with competitions across 34 venues to promote Sanskrit language through Bhagwad Gita recitations and speeches.
Bengaluru police arrest Utkal Deepika Rout, wife of late Odia rapper Abhinav Singh, for abetment to suicide after a 10-month digital probe. Details on the case inside.
Maharashtra government approves Rs 2 crore budget to transform Chacha Nehru Bal Mahotsav into state-level celebration, providing wider platform for children from care homes and orphans.