As Jashn-e-Rekhta enters its 10th year, its massive growth to over 100,000 attendees collides with criticism over tiered tickets and commercialism. Can the Urdu festival scale without losing its soul? Read the full analysis.
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.
Jharkhand's 2025 health overhaul: 100 new MBBS seats approved, RIMS second campus, 6 new medical colleges & state's first medical university planned. Read about the major push to fix healthcare infrastructure.
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.
The 3rd Sharjah Festival of African Literature opens on Jan 14, featuring 50+ writers from 15+ countries. Explore panels, poetry, and cultural exchange in the UAE. Discover the full programme now!
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 Global Maitri Festival 2025, themed on Sanskriti, Maitri Bhaav, and Seva Bhaav, will be held from Jan 17-19 in Delhi. Discover the grand celebration of Indian culture and global harmony.
Lucknow's Repertwahr festival, now a four-day cultural spectacle, doubled its footfall this year. Founder Priyanka Sarkar shares the journey from a 1-2 day event to a major celebration of performing arts. Read more about its evolution and future goals.
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.
Mangaluru's Karavali Utsava 2025 is a 40-day festival featuring cultural events, sports, food fests, and music nights from Dec 21 to Jan 30. Explore the full schedule!
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.
Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao inaugurated Karavali Utsava 2025, stating such festivals unite people and attract investment for regional development. He announced a Rs 2 crore sanction from the CM.
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.
The 9th Mahindra Kabira Festival starts on Dec 19 in Varanasi, exploring Kabir's teachings through music, art & dialogue. Discover the schedule & highlights.
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.
The 8th Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Festival in Hyderabad united Prodyut Mukherjee, Rituparna Sengupta & Abhijeet Bhattacharya for Autism Ashram. Discover the highlights!
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.
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!
From Kochi's sea views to Panaji's heritage spaces, India's art festivals are using location as a canvas. Explore how Serendipity, Kochi Biennale, and literary fests are changing art consumption and sparking new career paths like culinary arts.
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.
Bhopal's 8th Hriday Drishyam festival transforms historic venues into musical canvases from Dec 5-7. Featuring Pt. Rakesh Chaurasia, Amaan & Ayaan Ali, and a grand food fair. Experience the magic!
The 12th Manipur Sangai Festival concluded successfully, highlighting resilience, cultural heritage, and sports. Governor Bhalla praised stakeholders and infrastructure initiatives boosting tourism. Read more.
Mangaluru gears up for Karavali Utsava 2025-26, a 16-day cultural extravaganza from December 20 to January 4. Experience music nights, sports, exhibitions & more. Discover the full schedule!
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!
Thiruvananthapuram revenue district school youth festival commences on December 1 in Attingal. Over 8,000 students from 1,002 schools will compete in 317 events across 14 venues during the five-day cultural extravaganza.
Winners from Patna's District-Level Youth Festival 2025-26 will represent the city at the State Youth Festival. The event featured folk dance, singing, painting and literary competitions.
The 2025 International Film Festival of India concluded successfully with outstanding film curation, restoring audience confidence in India's premier cinema event. Discover the highlights!
Kerala Literature Festival 2026 will bring together 400 international speakers at Kozhikode Beach. Discover India's premier literary celebration shaping cultural dialogue.