Jaipur Literature Festival 2026 Dates, Venue, Ticket Prices
The Jaipur Literature Festival 2026 dates are now official. The event will take place at its traditional venue with updated ticket prices and exciting highlights for attendees.
Category : Culture
UP Dog's 36-Hour Parikrama: Miracle or Medical?
A stray dog in Uttar Pradesh performed a 36-hour parikrama around a Hanuman idol, sparking debate between devotees and experts on whether it's a divine miracle or a medical condition.
CIAC Spotlights Emerging Artists at Lalit Kala Akademi
The Collage International Art Carnival highlights over 1,000 artworks by 500 artists, focusing on students and lesser-known talents in Delhi's art scene.
Pune's First Cinema: From 1910s Shed to Neo-Classical Icon
Explore the forgotten journey of Napier Cinema, Pune's first theatre, from a humble 1910s shed to a Neo-Classical landmark, screening early American serials before its 1980s demolition.
Pune's First Movie Theatre: A Forgotten Story
Explore the forgotten history of Napier Cinema, Pune's first movie theatre. It started as a shed in the 1910s and evolved into a Neo-Classical landmark before its demolition.
Adishakti's Female Hamlet Confronts Misogyny in Shakespeare
Adishakti Laboratory for Theatre Art Research presents 'A Woman or Not To Be,' a radical reinterpretation of Hamlet with a female protagonist, confronting patriarchal themes in Shakespeare's work.
Ekta Kaul: Stitching Identity Through Textile Art
London-based textile artist Ekta Kaul uses embroidery to explore belonging and heritage. Her book on Kantha was shortlisted for a prestigious award.
Delhi Book Fair 2026 Strengthens International Literary Ties
The New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 has become a major global literary hub with over 35 countries participating. Qatar serves as Guest of Honour, showcasing its rich literary heritage and strengthening cultural ties with India.
Kolkata's Hidden History in 19th-Century Directories & Panjikas
Discover how Kolkata's annual English directories and Bengali Panjikas meticulously documented streets, professions, and daily life, offering a unique urban history often overlooked by official colonial records.
Mauni Amavasya Vrat Katha in English for 2026
Learn about the Mauni Amavasya Vrat Katha in English, its spiritual importance, and how to observe this sacred day of silence and fasting in January 2026.
January 17, 2026 Horoscope: Zodiac Predictions for the Day
Discover your daily horoscope for January 17, 2026. Our astrologer reveals what the planetary alignments mean for each zodiac sign regarding love, career, health, and finances.
Tribal Body Demands Ban on 'Pandum' Usage in Events
Sarv Adivasi Samaj objects to using sacred Gondi word 'Pandum' for government and private festivals, calling it distortion of tribal faith and commercialization of worship rituals.
Alanganallur Jallikattu 2026: 5 Fascinating Tamil Nadu Bull Facts
Discover five fascinating facts about the Alanganallur Jallikattu 2026, Tamil Nadu's biggest bull taming event, from its cultural roots to modern-day traditions.
Aerial Dance, Phulkari Show & Art Festival This Weekend
Experience gravity-defying French dance in Bengaluru, Ahmedabad & Delhi. Discover rare phulkaris in Delhi, MAP's art festival in Bengaluru & Marathi theatre in Mumbai this January.
Muslim Man Apologizes for Washing Feet in Amrit Sarovar
A Muslim man in Punjab has publicly apologized for washing his feet in the Amrit Sarovar at the Golden Temple. He says he will visit the shrine again to seek forgiveness from the Sikh community.
Annie Besant's Nine Lives: Victorian Rebel to Freedom Fighter
Clare Paterson's biography explores Annie Besant's remarkable transformations—from atheist pamphleteer to Theosophist leader and Indian Home Rule advocate—revealing a complex figure who defied Victorian norms.
Viral Plea for Pig Slaughter Help Sparks Huge Village Feast
A Chinese woman's online plea for help slaughtering pigs for her aging father turned into a two-day feast for thousands, with authorities stepping in to manage the overwhelming response.
Hyderabad Sankranti: Kites, Balloons, Drone Shows Light Up City
Hyderabad's Sankranti celebrations soared with colorful kites, returning hot air balloons, and sold-out drone shows. Families flocked to festivals as the city embraced festive joy.
Sona Mohapatra, Virat Kohli Visit Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain
Singer Sona Mohapatra and cricketers Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav offered prayers at Ujjain's Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple, participating in the sacred Bhasma Aarti ritual.
Bhagavad Gita Wisdom: Duty Over Results
Explore Lord Krishna's teaching to Arjuna about performing duty without attachment to outcomes. Learn how this ancient philosophy applies to modern life challenges.
Hindi Literary Critic Virendra Yadav Passes Away
Eminent Hindi literary critic and thinker Virendra Yadav has died. His Marxist-rooted criticism shaped social discourse and challenged established traditions for decades.
Thiruvananthapuram Honors Feminist Writer's 50th Death Anniversary
A year-long commemoration begins Sunday in Thiruvananthapuram to honor K Saraswathi Amma, the pioneering feminist writer of Malayalam literature, with remembrance programs.
Translation is God's Work: Poonam Saxena at JLF
Journalist Poonam Saxena described translation as creative and ethical responsibility during a session at Jaipur Literature Festival, discussing language evolution in Hindi cinema.
Mahajan: Varanasi Ghat Damage Was 'Accident', Trust Seeks Probe
Former LS Speaker Sumitra Mahajan termed damage at Manikarnika Ghat 'inadvertent', while Khasgi Trust demands investigation and statue recovery, as administration denies demolition claims.
Hindi Critic Virendra Yadav Passes Away in Lucknow
Renowned Hindi critic Virendra Yadav, a key figure in the Progressive Writers' Association, died of cardiac arrest in Lucknow. Colleagues mourn the loss of a committed intellectual voice.
17th January: Escapes, Explorations and Legacies
January 17th marks pivotal moments from Netaji's escape to the first Indian at the South Pole, plus births and deaths of icons like MGR and Suchitra Sen.
Kannur Leads Kerala School Kalolsavam, Thrissur Hosts Finale
Kannur district tightens its grip at the 64th State School Kalolsavam with 724 points, leading Kozhikode and Thrissur. The festival concludes Sunday with a grand ceremony featuring Mohanlal.
Mahabharat Samagam Launches in Bhopal with Cultural Splendor
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated a nine-day Mahabharat cultural festival in Bhopal, featuring dance, theater, and immersive 3D experiences that explore the epic's modern relevance.
Gita's Focus Wisdom: Single-Pointed Intellect Brings Peace
Explore Bhagavad Gita verse 2.41's timeless lesson on mental clarity. Discover how Krishna's teaching about vyavasāyātmikā buddhi helps overcome scattered thoughts and brings inner steadiness in today's distracted world.
UAE's Khaled bin Mohamed Inspires at Al Hosn Festival 2026
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed of the UAE visited the Al Hosn Festival 2026, highlighting cultural heritage and community engagement in Abu Dhabi.
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