Maatu Pongal Celebrated in Tamil Nadu Delta Districts
Cattle farmers across Tamil Nadu's delta districts celebrated Maatu Pongal with traditional rituals, bathing and decorating bovines, offering special food, and performing 'go-pooja' at temples.
Category : Culture
French Aerial Performances in Bengaluru on Jan 17-18
Bengaluru's Freedom Park will host spectacular French aerial performances on January 17 and 18, featuring acrobatics and dance in the sky, as part of a cultural exchange initiative.
Pulitzer Winner Everett: 'I Hate Tom Sawyer' at Jaipur Lit Fest
Percival Everett, author of Pulitzer-winning 'James,' made a brief video appearance at Jaipur Literature Festival, sharing sharp insights on Twain, language, and authorship.
17th Century Silver Hoard Found by Polish Farmers
Two farmers in northern Poland discovered a buried 17th-century treasure containing 162 silver coins and artifacts, providing fresh clues about life during the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth era.
Ahmedabad Art Exhibitions & Workshops Celebrate Heritage
Ahmedabad hosts three cultural events: Mapping Cultures photo exhibition on textiles, Timeless Canvas watercolour show, and a felting workshop. All celebrate India's rich heritage through art.
BHU Conclave on Odia Language and Culture in Varanasi
Banaras Hindu University organizes a two-day national conclave to explore Odia language, literature, and cultural identity with scholars and cultural performances.
Andhra's Sankranti: 1,374 Dishes for Son-in-Law Welcome
Andhra Pradesh families celebrated Sankranti with legendary hospitality, serving up to 1,374 dishes to welcome sons-in-law in grand style across Konaseema, Narsipatnam, and Tenali.
Lord Malayappa's Symbolic Hunt in Tirumala Festival
Lord Malayappa Swamy performed a royal hunting ritual in Seshachalam forests during Paruveta Utsavam at Tirumala, accompanied by priests and devotees.
135 Couples Wed at Suttur Jathra Mass Marriage in Mysuru
A large-scale mass marriage ceremony united 135 couples during the Suttur Jathra Mahotsava in Mysuru. The event featured inclusive participation across communities and inspiring stories of resilience.
Jaipur Literature Festival 2025 Kicks Off with Star-Studded Opening
The 19th Jaipur Literature Festival commenced with keynote addresses, traditional ceremonies, and sessions featuring Banu Mushtaq, Javed Akhtar, Kiran Desai, and Jimmy Wales discussing literature, society, and digital trust.
Understanding 'Recalcitrant': A Word for Defiance
Explore the origins, meaning, and usage of 'recalcitrant,' a powerful word describing stubborn resistance to authority, rules, or change in various contexts.
Rumi's Wisdom on Inner Peace Beyond Name and Fame
Explore the timeless teachings of 13th-century Persian mystic Rumi, whose poetry on transcending ego and desire offers profound insights for modern life.
Delhi's Baansera Park Hosts International Kite Festival
The three-day kite festival at Baansera Park features 28 artists from India and abroad. Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the event, highlighting its cultural significance.
Golden Temple Sarovar Mouth Rinsing Video Sparks Outrage
A viral video shows a man rinsing his mouth in the sacred Sarovar at Amritsar's Golden Temple, violating Sikh religious codes. SGPC officials condemn the act and announce an investigation.
Mangaluru International Kite Festival at Blue Bay Beach
The ONGC-MRPL International Kite Festival returns to Mangaluru's Blue Bay Beach on Jan 17-18. Over 60 international and Indian kite flyers will showcase spectacular designs, including a 30-foot Ratha kite.
Ahom-Nocte Historical Link Explored in Arunachal
A delegation led by historian Prof. Jogendra Nath Phukan visited Sumsi village in Arunachal Pradesh to examine an Ahom-era Maidam burial site. The visit aims to document historical connections between the Ahom kingdom and Nocte tribes.
Haridwar Ghats Display 1916 Bylaw Boards Restricting Non-Hindu Entry
Haridwar's Har-ki-Pauri ghat now features notice boards citing a 1916 municipal bylaw that restricts entry of non-Hindus. Ganga Sabha officials call for strict enforcement, while critics label the move discriminatory.
10,000 Bodo Artists to Perform Bagurumba for PM Modi in Assam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will witness over 10,000 Bodo artists performing the traditional Bagurumba dance together in Assam. He will also flag off the Vande Bharat Express between Kolkata and Guwahati and lay the foundation for an elevated corridor on
Stephen Fry: Odyssey's AI Warning at Jaipur Lit Fest
Stephen Fry draws parallels between Greek myths and modern AI at Jaipur Literature Festival, discussing The Odyssey's relevance today with classicists.
SGPC Slams Viral Video of Youth Washing at Golden Temple Sarovar
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee criticizes a viral video showing a youth washing his hands and feet in the Amrit Sarovar at the Golden Temple, calling it disrespectful to Sikh traditions.
5 Lizards That Look Like Real-Life Dragons
Discover five incredible lizard species that resemble mythical dragons with their spikes, frills, and dramatic appearances in nature's own fantasy show.
Amit Shah: Make Delhi National Kite Festival Hub
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 3rd International Kite Festival in Delhi, calling for a committee to establish the city as India's kite celebration center and expand public participation nationwide.
Bengaluru's Cultural Splendour: CM Siddaramaiah Launches BLR Hubba 2026
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated BLR Hubba 2026 in Bengaluru, a vibrant cultural festival promoting unity and showcasing the city's rich heritage through music, dance, and art.
Delhi CM Lauds Kite Festival, Leaders Promise Expansion
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta calls the International Kite Festival a wonderful event that brings people together. LG VK Saxena and Union HM Amit Shah pledge to expand it into a national celebration.
Indonesian Cave Shows Humans May Have Lived Alongside Extinct Species
Archaeologists excavating a deep cave on Sulawesi island have uncovered evidence suggesting modern humans and an older hominin species may have occupied the same site around the same time period.
Haridwar Kumbh Boards Bar Non-Hindus at Har Ki Pauri
Signs at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar restrict entry to Hindus only during Kumbh Mela, raising questions about inclusivity and religious access at the holy site.
Mangaluru Global Kite Festival Draws 15 Countries
Team Mangalore organizes an International Kite Festival in Mangaluru, featuring kite flyers from 15 countries, with support from the district administration.
Shishupalgarh: Ancient Kalinga's Forgotten Capital
Explore Shishupalgarh, the 2000-year-old fortified city near Bhubaneswar that reveals Odisha's role in ancient global trade networks and early Indian urban planning.
Dane Rudhyar: Astrology as a Language of the Cosmos
Explore Dane Rudhyar's revolutionary view of astrology as a symbolic language. Discover how he moved beyond predictions to reveal life's deeper purpose through cosmic dialogue.
Animals That Laugh Like Humans
Discover six animals that produce laughter-like sounds for social bonding and emotional expression, from chimpanzees to rats.
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