A 17th-century damaged rock inscription has been discovered at the foothills of the Western Ghats near Palani, offering insights into the polygar period's administration and religious practices.
Bhubaneswar's largest annual open-air fair commenced with enhanced sanitation efforts, deploying 120 workers and multiple inspection teams to ensure public safety and cleanliness.
Four distinguished individuals from Odisha have been selected for Padma Shri awards for their exceptional contributions to preserving the state's linguistic diversity, tribal culture, and traditional arts.
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Shatavadhani Dr R Ganesh receives Padma Bhushan for his exceptional contributions to Indian art and cultural heritage, including extensive literary works in multiple languages.
The district administration organized a lively dog show at Karavali Utsava grounds in Mangaluru, featuring 230 dogs across 29 breeds. Highlights included obedience demonstrations, costume contests, and an overall champion prize of Rs 25,000.
Guwahati markets are adorned with tricolor flags ahead of Republic Day, but traders report sluggish sales compared to previous years, with many citizens opting to reuse old flags.
As India celebrates its 77th Republic Day, historians highlight Bihar's Vaishali as home to the world's earliest republic - the Lichchavi state from 6th century BCE with sophisticated democratic systems.
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Preparatory works for Shivaratri celebrations at Aluva Manappuram have commenced, featuring a monthlong trade fair and amusement park. The municipality awarded the contract at Rs 53.9 lakh, lower than previous years due to limited bidder interest.
The historic Ramrekha Ghat complex in Buxar will host a Ram Katha-based light and sound show. District magistrate Sahila inspected the site, directing timely completion and SOP preparation for tourism development.
Rajasthani folk artists Gafruddin Mewati Jogi and Taga Ram Bheel receive Padma Shri awards in the unsung heroes category for preserving traditional music and instruments like bhapang and algoza.
Around 20 dancers from Kolhapur, Sangli, and Satara districts will perform Maharashtra's traditional Lezim dance at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, representing rural folk culture.
A grand philatelic exhibition in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar will display over 10,000 rare stamps from 1854 onwards, celebrating India's freedom fighters, culture, and space research.
South Point School Guwahati recently organized its annual inter-school rock band and Mukoli Bihu competitions, with winners announced in both categories and expert judges overseeing the events.
The Dr Bhupen Hazarika Centre for Creativity at Assam Royal Global University marked Silpi Diwas with a special program titled 'Tore More Alokore Jatra', celebrating the multifaceted legacy of cultural icon Jyotiprasad Agarwala.
The annual Ratha Sapthami festival at Tirumala witnessed unprecedented crowds as devotees thronged to witness Lord Malayappa Swamy's processions on various Vahanams throughout Sunday.
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A Republic Day exhibition in Pune showcases 23 calligraphic works blending Indian scripts like Devanagari, Bengali, and Gurmukhi with French traditions, highlighting cultural diversity as India's strength.
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As Republic Day 2026 approaches, Indians are downloading patriotic video statuses for WhatsApp in large numbers to express national pride and share festive greetings with friends and family.
India celebrates its 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, with grand parades, cultural events, and patriotic displays across the nation, honoring the adoption of the Constitution.
Raj Dabre's simple act of translating for a Japanese couple on a 2019 flight blossomed into a deep cross-cultural family relationship, with the elderly couple now being his Japanese parents.
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Marine archaeologist Aniruddh Gaur visits newly discovered archaeological site on Akhada Island, Goa, indicating pre-Kadamba period origins from laterite bricks and pottery finds.
Chandigarh's Elante Mall hosted vibrant Republic Day celebrations featuring performances by ITBP and CRPF personnel, along with special offers for shoppers, highlighting patriotism and community spirit.
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Uttar Pradesh Diwas 2026 celebrations extended globally with events in 20 Indian states and 15 countries, featuring CM Yogi Adityanath's video message and cultural showcases.
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A Bengaluru woman's viral Instagram video reveals her unique surname 'Bangalore' was chosen to avoid social bias. Her grandfather rejected traditional surnames to prevent judgment based on background.