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Meghalaya International Film Festival: Important Facts

March 16, 2023

The Meghalaya International Film Festival (Megh IFF) began on March 14 in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, India. The five-day event is the first-ever film festival in the state and is being held at the State Central Library. The inaugural ..

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SCO Summit on ‘Collaboration In Sports and Physical Fitness’: Key Outcomes

March 16, 2023

The recently concluded three-day summit on “Collaboration in Sports and Physical Fitness” brought together delegates from eight Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) nations in New Delhi. The summit aimed to explore opportunities for collaboration in the field of sports and physical ..

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Fact Sheet: IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships 2023

March 16, 2023

India’s Youth Affairs and Sports Minister, Anurag Singh Thakur, inaugurated the 13th IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in New Delhi, marking the beginning of a much-awaited event in the world of boxing. The tournament, hosted by the Boxing Federation of ..

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“Re(ad)dress: Return of Treasures” Exhibition

March 11, 2023

The “Re(ad)dress: Return of Treasures” Exhibition, which features 26 repatriated Indian antiquities, will be displayed in the national capital as part of efforts to raise awareness about the prevention of illicit trafficking of antiquities. The exhibition has been set up ..

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What is Shab e-Barat?

March 11, 2023

Shab-e-Barat, also known as the Night of Forgiveness, is a significant Islamic event observed every year on the 15th of the Islamic month of Shaban. The term ‘Shab’ means night and ‘Bharaat’ means forgiveness. It is celebrated throughout South Asia, ..

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What is Yaoshang Festival?

March 11, 2023

Celebrated over five days during the full moon day of the Lamda month (February-March), Yaosang is one of the key festivals in Manipur. The festival is part of the indigenous traditions of the Meitei people. It begins just after sunset ..

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What is Holi?

March 11, 2023

Holi celebrations mark the beginning of spring and the end of winter. It is also celebrated as a thanksgiving for a good harvest. The main day of the festival, which symbolizes the victory of good over evil, will be celebrated ..

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International Women’s Day 2023

March 11, 2023

International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8th. Its origins can be traced back to the activities of labour movements in North America and Europe at the turn of the twentieth century. It was first observed in 1911 by ..

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