International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq emphasized reading's role in cultivating deep listening and patience at Kolkata Literary Meet, addressing polarization and her experiences as a Muslim woman writer.
The second day of Udeesha Sahityotsav in Moradabad featured Vagishwari pujan, Ramleela, poetry sessions, and discussions on cultural themes, blending tradition with contemporary literary discourse.
The third edition of Festa Do Povo, a community-led festival in Panaji, Goa, will showcase Goan culture, environment, and heritage on January 24-25 at Patto Plaza. The free event features performances, food stalls, storytelling, and activities for all age
Lucknow embraced the arrival of spring with Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja celebrations across the city. From traditional rituals at KGMU to community feasts at Bengali Club, devotees honored Goddess Saraswati with yellow attire, rangolis, and cultura
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The Empress Garden Flower Show in Pune opened to overwhelming response despite traffic restrictions, featuring innovative Ikebana displays, competitive rose exhibitions, and strong commercial sales of plants suited for urban living.
The Dewa Sharif dargah in Barabanki celebrated Basant Panchami with prayers, yellow offerings, and community interaction, highlighting the region's composite cultural traditions and Sufi teachings of unity.
Sonia Faleiro's new book examines Buddhist extremism in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand, exploring how monks advocate violence despite Buddhism's non-violent principles.
Uttar Pradesh Day 2026 celebrations will be held in Noida and Ghaziabad from January 24-26, featuring exhibitions, cultural programs, and public outreach highlighting state culture and development.
Explore the profound teachings of 19th-century saint Ramakrishna Paramhansa, who emphasized that true spirituality comes from practice, not just discussion about religion.
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Argentine author Gustavo Canzobre discusses 175-year cultural connection between Argentina and Bengal at International Kolkata Book Fair, highlighting Tagore's influence, football passion, and diplomatic ties.
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Bhopal prepares for the 41st Lokrang Festival from January 26, featuring 1,100 artists from 15 states, traditional dances, crafts, and rare kitchen artifacts exhibition.
A new Ayodhya-style Ram temple is being planned in West Bengal's Shantipur, just 90km from a proposed Babri Mosque replica. The temple will feature unique Bengali cultural elements and is scheduled for completion by 2028.
Housing complexes across Kolkata celebrated Saraswati Puja with community events, patriotic themes honoring Netaji's birth anniversary, and festive gatherings that will extend through Republic Day.
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Kanpur celebrated Basant Panchami with religious fervour as devotees worshipped Goddess Saraswati for wisdom and success. Schools, temples, and communities held special events across the city.
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Explore the turbulent life and enduring legacy of Sylvia Plath, the American poet whose confessional style transformed literature with works like 'The Bell Jar' and 'Ariel'.
In Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, Saraswati Puja and Friday namaaz occurred simultaneously at the Bhojshala Saraswati Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex on Basant Panchami, following Supreme Court directives and heavy security.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the three-day Mukteshwar Dance Festival 2026 at Mukteshwar Temple in Bhubaneswar, highlighting its role in promoting Odissi dance and cultural heritage.
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Explore Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 56 where Lord Krishna defines a person of steady wisdom - unshaken by sorrow, free from craving, attachment, fear, and anger. Discover its modern relevance for emotional resilience.
Exploring how Thiruvalluvar's ancient Tamil text offers profound lessons on mindful communication, the value of silence, and why listening is an act of humility in today's noisy world.
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Despite Delhi's heavy rains, Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah witnessed a vibrant Basant Panchami with yellow-clad devotees. The 700-year-old Sufi celebration faces commercialization concerns from heritage walks, highlighting Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb.
Gemini horoscope predictions for January 24, 2026 reveal a day of emotional transparency and affectionate connections, balanced with financial caution against overthinking. Ganesha advises strategic career planning.
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Capricorn horoscope for January 24, 2026, predicts high emotions with siblings, financial generosity with clear terms, and career patience. Ganesha advises maintaining stability while supporting loved ones.
UNESCO includes Odisha's Ratnagiri, Udayagiri, and Lalitgiri Buddhist sites in its tentative India list for World Heritage consideration, marking a significant step toward global recognition.
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated 'Granth Kutir', a library at Rashtrapati Bhavan housing 2,300 books and manuscripts in 11 classical Indian languages, replacing colonial-era works as part of efforts to shed colonial legacy.
Nagpur's Bengali community marked Basant Panchami with grand Saraswati Puja celebrations across the city. Various associations organized rituals, cultural programs, and community feasts, highlighting devotion to the goddess of knowledge and arts.
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams received substantial donations totaling Rs 46.5 crore from devotees, including Rs 44 crore for Annaprasadam and Rs 2.5 crore for various trusts.
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Prabha Mallesh, an 81-year-old Mysore-style painter from Bengaluru, continues her artistic journey with over 600 paintings. Her family documents her five-decade career in 'Rooted in Gold' collection.
