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Supreme Court Refuses Stay on Shahi Idgah Mosque Survey

December 16, 2023

On December 15, the Supreme Court declined to stay an order by the Allahabad High Court permitting a survey of the Shahi Idgah mosque in Mathura. The mosque is located at the site believed to be Krishna Janmasthan, the birthplace ..

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‘Garba of Gujarat’ Recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage

December 7, 2023

The vibrant and culturally rich dance form, ‘Garba of Gujarat,’ has earned a prestigious place in the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity by UNESCO. The recognition was formalized during the 18th meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee ..

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Honored on Navy Day

December 6, 2023

On Navy Day, December 4, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and unveiled a grand statue of the 17th-century Maratha king at Sindhugarh, Maharashtra’s coastal fort. The Prime Minister acknowledged Shivaji’s understanding of naval power and ..

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“La Fiancée Hesitante”: Unveiling the 19th-Century Portrait of Female Rage

November 30, 2023

In the masterpiece “La Fiancée Hesitante” (The Reluctant Bride) by French master Auguste Toulmouche, painted in 1866, a bride adorned in opulent white sits surrounded by two comforting women. Despite the soft scene, her eyes reveal a rebellious and disgruntled ..

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Raas Mahotsav in Majuli

November 29, 2023

The enchanting annual Raas Mahotsav has unfolded its divine festivities in Majuli, Assam, making it the perfect destination to immerse oneself in the bhakti (devotion) of Lord Krishna. Majuli, the world’s largest inhabited river island nestled in the mighty Brahmaputra, ..

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Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over Parthenon Sculptures: Greece and UK Clash

November 29, 2023

Diplomatic tensions flared on Monday as British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak canceled a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, sparking a diplomatic row over the status of the Parthenon Sculptures housed at the British Museum. The contested sculptures, also ..

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Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam Prequel Event

November 29, 2023

The Ministry of Tourism joined hands with the Ministry of Culture, Sangeet Natak Academy, and the State Government of Andhra Pradesh to host a unique festival. This prequel event aimed to showcase the rich heritage of classical music and highlight ..

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Boita Bandana: Commemorating Odisha’s Maritime Heritage

November 28, 2023

People in Odisha celebrated Boita Bandana, a boat festival marking the maritime glory of the region. This annual observance takes place on Kartik Purnima, the full moon day in the holy month of Kartik, usually falling in October or November. ..

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Union Minister Inaugurates International Seminar in Bhubaneswar

November 27, 2023

Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, kicked off the two-day ‘International Seminar on Santha Kavi Bhima Bhoi and the Legacy of Mahima Cult’ in Bhubaneswar today. The event, organized by a collaboration between the ..

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What is Chhath Puja?

November 20, 2023

Political leaders, including President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, extended their warm wishes to the public on November 19 for Chhath Puja, the concluding day of the four-day Chhath festival. Once confined to Bihar and parts of eastern ..

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