Category : Culture


Sikh Heritage Month Celebrated Worldwide in April

Canada, US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand mark April as Sikh Heritage Month with events celebrating Sikh community contributions. Officials highlight values of equality, service, and compassion.

Goa's 'Pelourinho Novo' Renaming Sparks Historical Debate

The Goa archaeology department's notification to rename 'Pelourinho Novo' as 'Hath Katro Khamb' has triggered objections from historians and experts, who argue the new name lacks documented evidence and misrepresents the structure's historical function.

Udupi Churches Mark Good Friday with Devotional Services

Churches across Udupi observed Good Friday with special prayers, Way of the Cross processions, and liturgical ceremonies. Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo led services at Milagres Cathedral, emphasizing Christ's sacrifice and love.

Artist Writes Sri Rama Raksha Stotra on 476 Rice Grains

Paramesh Sankrappa Bandi, a spice trader from Kukke, Karnataka, has inscribed the complete Sri Rama Raksha Stotra on 476 grains of rice in 10 hours without using spectacles, showcasing extraordinary micro-art skills.

Mangaluru Bishop Leads Good Friday Service at St Rita Church

Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha presided over the solemn Good Friday liturgy at St Rita Church in Panja, delivering a reflection on the Cross as a sign of God's love and hope. Hundreds attended the service, which included the Adoration of the Holy Cross and Ho

Mizoram Churches Unite in Good Friday Observance with Hymns

Churches across Mizoram, including Presbyterian and Baptist denominations, held special Good Friday services with choir singing led by youth. Governor Vijay Kumar Singh and CM Lalduhoma extended greetings for peace and spiritual renewal.

Good Friday Marked in Meghalaya with Solemn Observances

Christians in Meghalaya commemorated Good Friday with special church services, prayers, and messages from leaders emphasizing sacrifice and unity. Governor and CM extended greetings, highlighting the day's spiritual significance.

Manipur's Christian Communities Mark Good Friday with Solemnity

Christian communities across Manipur observed Good Friday with solemn prayers, fasting, and worship services, focusing on themes of sacrifice, love, and forgiveness. Pastor Zuankamang Daimai and CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh emphasized the day's message of re

Kolkata's Gariahat: Chess, Durga Puja, and Political Legacy

Explore Gariahat in South Kolkata, where a 24/7 chess club under a flyover unites generations, grandmasters visit, and the iconic Ekdalia Evergreen Durga Puja preserves tradition with opulent lighting and hand-pulled rickshaws. The late Subrata Mukherjee'

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