The deep cultural connection between Lucknow and Kolkata, rooted in shared histories of cuisine, faith, music, and craftsmanship, was highlighted at the Sanatkada Festival through a documentary exploring their intertwined legacies.
The Autocar India Modern Classic Rally 2026 featured over 140 iconic vehicles, including India's only Dodge Viper and Ratan Tata's personal classics, celebrating automotive engineering and cultural heritage.
Govind Singh Sandhu, relative of SAD (Amritsar) chief Simranjit Singh Mann, apologizes after using chaur and chhatar in wedding rituals, sparking criticism from Sikh community for disrespecting Guru Granth Sahib.
The 25th Bharat Rang Mahotsav, Rangaparishe 2026, was inaugurated with a spectacular ceremony in Bengaluru, featuring theatre songs and Bharatanatyam performances.
The annual pilgrimage to Velliangiri hills in Coimbatore commenced on Sunday with devotees chanting devotional slogans. Authorities have implemented safety measures including medical screening and plastic bans after last year's incidents.
Vadodara gears up for a massive celebration marking Mahant Swami Maharaj's 92nd birth anniversary with CM Bhupendra Patel attending. Guinness World Records to honor spiritual leader for temple construction and Sanskrit recitation records.
The Union Budget 2026-27 proposes transforming Dholavira, a 5,000-year-old Indus Valley UNESCO site in Gujarat, into an experiential destination with curated walkways, interactive storytelling, and technology-driven interpretation centers to boost tourism
The 17th edition of Bengaluru's Bharatiya Samagana Sabha festival starts February 5 at Chowdiah Memorial Hall, featuring leading Carnatic musicians like Ranjani-Gayatri, Sandeep Narayan, and award ceremonies for violin maestros Ganesh & Kumaresh.
More than five lakh devotees visited Subramaniyaswami Temple in Coimbatore for Thai Poosam festival, with enhanced security and crowd management measures in place.
Tamil Nadu ministers P Moorthy and Dr Palanivel Thiagarajan paid floral tributes at Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal in Madurai to mark the 443rd birth anniversary of the historic king, highlighting ongoing palace renovations and cultural initiatives.
Senior writers Malati Pattanashetti and Satish Kulkarni received the prestigious Ambikatanayadatta Awards from the Dr Da Raa Bendre National Memorial Trust in Dharwad. The ceremony, held on the poet's birth anniversary, included cash prizes and citations,
The historic Sri Marikamba Jathra in Sagar town commences on February 3, 2026, with traffic diversions and special train arrangements for devotees.
The Jyoti Rath Yatra was inaugurated in Raichur on February 1 as part of the Ededore Nadu Raichur District Festival-2026. Deputy Commissioner Nitish K flagged off the procession from Karnataka Sangha premises.
Union Budget 2026-27 offers indirect benefits for Hampi's UNESCO World Heritage Site through heritage tourism and guide upskilling schemes, sparking mixed local reactions.
Lakhs of devotees gathered at Palani and Tiruchendur temples in Tamil Nadu for Thaipoosam celebrations, performing rituals, carrying kavadis, and participating in grand processions with elaborate arrangements by authorities.
Buddhist devotees from various countries gathered in Bodh Gaya to view sacred relics of Buddha and his disciples at Jaya Shree Mahabodhi Vihara. The three-day public exposition saw visits from dignitaries including Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar.
Varanasi witnessed massive gatherings for Maghi Purnima with lakhs taking a holy dip in the Ganga, while Ravidas Jayanti celebrations at the saint's birthplace attracted global devotees and prominent figures.
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A wedding in Simranjit Singh Mann's family using Sikh religious symbols triggers debate. Govind Singh Sandhu apologizes for the Chaur and Chhatar ritual.
Discover Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh's capital, celebrated globally as the City of Embroidery for its exquisite Chikankari. This Mughal-era craft, with intricate handwork on light fabrics, defines the city's cultural identity and economic vitality.
The Phalgun month in 2026 begins on February 1, marking a spiritually significant period with festivals like Maha Shivaratri and Holi. Discover the complete list of important fasts and celebrations.
The rare Year of the Fire Horse begins spiritually on February 2, 2026, requiring karmic cleansing. Learn purification rituals and zodiac impacts for this explosive 60-year cycle.
Veeraswamy, UK's oldest surviving Indian restaurant, risks closure after 99 years due to lease dispute with Crown Estate. Over 18,000 signatures petition King Charles to save this historic institution.
Explore the Temple of Pythons in Benin, where pythons are worshipped as divine protectors in Vodun tradition. Discover legends, rituals, and how these snakes peacefully coexist with locals.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tributes to Guru Ravidas in Jalandhar, praising the spiritual leader's teachings and the social works of Dera Sachkhand Ballan.
Madhav Narayan concludes his 1,200-day fast in Nepal, one of the country's longest, with traditional rituals including rolling on the ground and bathing ceremonies.
As Valentine's Day and Maha Shivaratri converge this year, explore the profound lessons of love, faith, and harmonious family life from Shiva and Parvati's timeless union.
Discover how Mandarin Ducks in Feng Shui symbolize love and commitment. Learn ideal placement in homes, materials like rose quartz, and tips to attract relationships.
The Indian Music Experience Museum in Bengaluru launches 'Voices of Time' exhibition, curated by teenagers, exploring recorded sound evolution from wax cylinders to modern tech.