Andhra Announces Avakai Festival of Cinema & Culture in 2026
Andhra Pradesh Govt launches Avakai: Amaravati Festival of Cinema, Culture & Literature from Jan 8-10, 2026. A public riverfront event celebrating Telugu arts. Explore the details!
Andhra Pradesh Govt launches Avakai: Amaravati Festival of Cinema, Culture & Literature from Jan 8-10, 2026. A public riverfront event celebrating Telugu arts. Explore the details!
Turkey's traditional Antep İşi Embroidery is now on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The announcement was made in New Delhi, marking a global recognition for this centuries-old craft.
Explore the eight global cuisines, including India's 'Gujarat's Garba', honoured by UNESCO for their cultural significance. Discover the stories behind these culinary traditions.
The Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival 2026, from Jan 30-Feb 3, delves into centuries of shared heritage between Lucknow and Kolkata. Discover music, crafts, and migration stories.
The Fabric of Music festival in Kolkata explored the deep links between Bengal's textile heritage and musical traditions through workshops, a documentary, and a soulful sarod recital by Soumik Dutta. Discover the cultural revival.
IIT Kanpur successfully hosted the Inter-IIT Cultural Meet 8.0 with 23 IITs. The 5-day festival featured competitions, performances by Dr. Soma Ghosh, and a grand Pro-Nite. Read more!
The UAE secures 15 UNESCO cultural inscriptions in 2024, driven by national knowledge initiatives. Discover how this boosts its global soft power and cultural economy.
India gears up for a landmark 2025, celebrating 150 years of Vande Mataram and hosting the Maha Kumbh Mela. Explore the full schedule of cultural milestones.
The 11th Khajuraho International Film Festival, held from Dec 16-22, celebrated cinema, culture, and ideas. Featuring stars, 102 films, and folk arts, it honored legends like Dharmendra. Explore the highlights!
IIT Kanpur hosts the grand opening of Inter-IIT Cultural Meet 8.0, featuring Padma Shri Soma Ghosh and vibrant performances. Explore the celebration of art and unity across IITs.
UNESCO and Kolkata Society for Cultural Heritage present a two-day village festival in Sajnekhali, Sundarbans, to promote Bengal's folk traditions and empower local artisans. Discover the cultural mosaic.
Heritage Congress 2025 awards announced for regional history, Malayalam language & preservation. Winners include S Rajendu, Rachana Velappan Nair, Sai Nath Menon. Ceremony on Jan 10 in Thanjavur.
The inaugural Indian Cultural Congress 2025 concluded in Kochi after three days of vibrant dialogue. Actor Mammootty led the valedictory, emphasizing cultural pluralism. Read more about this landmark event.
Madhubani is set to host a vibrant two-day state-level youth festival from December 23. The event will feature cultural competitions in folk dance, singing, writing, and art. Discover the schedule and venues.
The final day of Bazm-e-Virasat in Prayagraj featured fusion band Pakshee, literary discourse on Allahabad, ghazals, and retro classics, celebrating India's rich cultural heritage. Explore the highlights.
Over 3,100 youth will converge in Bilaspur for Chhattisgarh's State Youth Festival 2025 from Dec 23-25. The event launches Khelo India Tribal Games, aiming to empower youth and preserve culture. Read more.
IIT Kanpur gears up to host the Inter-IIT Cultural Meet 8.0 from December 23-27, 2025. Over 23 IITs will compete in 50+ events. Discover India's premier cultural gathering for tech students.
Koraput's flagship 5-day cultural festival, Parab 2025, began with grand celebrations, highlighting tribal heritage and boosting local economy. Read more about the vibrant showcase.
Royal Enfield's Journeying Across The Himalayas festival concluded, celebrating cultural heritage with installations like Ri Gyancha. UNESCO highlights urgent need for safeguarding traditions.
The 9th Mahindra Kabira Festival starts on Dec 19 in Varanasi, exploring Kabir's teachings through music, art & dialogue. Discover the schedule & highlights.
St. Joseph's Sr. Sec. School in Chandigarh successfully concluded its two-day inter-school fest, Dharohar and Aarohan 2024, celebrating cultural heritage and student talent. Read about the vibrant competitions and winners!
Prayagraj's Sangam city celebrates its composite heritage with Bazm-e-Virasat, a 3-day festival of literature, music, cinema & discourse from Dec 19-21. Explore the full schedule.
A significant inscription stone has been reinstalled in Kaliyuru village, Mysuru, thanks to local efforts. Read about this cultural restoration and the community's role.
UNESCO declares Italy's entire cuisine as Intangible Cultural Heritage. The historic decision, made in New Delhi, celebrates daily food practices, from cooking to sharing meals. Read more.
Madurai gears up for its first major literary festival, 'Sangam,' on Jan 30-31. Inspired by Jaipur, it will feature writers, artists & cultural events at heritage sites. Free entry with registration.
The 2nd Vedanta Jaigarh Heritage Festival concluded on Dec 7, 2025, blending royal traditions, music, and crafts. Read about the immersive cultural experience that drew artists and visitors nationwide.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation admits an 'inadvertent error' placed a modern high-rise and a family's bungalow on the heritage list. The HC gives 4 weeks to decide on the 96-year-old petitioner's plea for repairs.
Vedanta Limited announces the Jaigarh Heritage Festival 2025, backed by key sponsors like HDFC Bank. The event celebrates Rajasthan's culture from Jan 24-26, 2025. Discover the lineup!
The 10th Serendipity Arts Festival in Panaji, from Dec 12-21, showcases interdisciplinary art, breaking genre silos with 35+ curators. Explore dance, theatre, food & tech fusion.
The 12th Manipur Sangai Festival concluded successfully, highlighting resilience, cultural heritage, and sports. Governor Bhalla praised stakeholders and infrastructure initiatives boosting tourism. Read more.