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What is Baliyatra?

November 19, 2022

Baliyatra made it into the Guinness World Record for making 22,000 paper boats in 35 minutes. The Guinness Record was created to raise global awareness about Cuttack’s Baliyatra. About Baliyatra Baliyatra literally means “voyage to Bali”. It is one of ..

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Meghalaya: Wangala100 drums Festival

November 16, 2022

The 46th edition of the Wangala Festival commenced on November 10 this year. What is Wangala Festival? Wangala Festival is a popular festival of the Garo community in Meghalaya. It is also known as a 100 drums festival. It is ..

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What is Kati Bihu?

October 18, 2022

Kati Bihu is being observed in Assam on October 18, 2022. Key facts Kati Bihu is one of the three Bihu celebrated in Assam, with the other two being Bhogali or Magh Bihu (celebrated on January 13 or 14) and ..

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Mahakal Lok Corridor

October 12, 2022

The first phase of the Mahakal Lok Corridor was inaugurated recently by Prime Minister Modi. Key facts The first phase of the Mahakaleshwar Temple Corridor Development Project was implemented in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh Under Rs.850 crore project, the precinct of ..

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Thadingyut festival

October 11, 2022

The three-day Thadingyut festival was celebrated in Myanmar from October 8 to 10 this year. Key facts The Thadingyut Festival is also called the Lighting Festival of Myanmar. People in Myanmar celebrate this festival every year on the full moon ..

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Modhera – India’s first 24×7 solar-powered village

October 10, 2022

On October 9, Modhera in Gujarat was declared as the first round-the-clock solar powered village in India. Key facts The Modhera village in Mehsana district of Gujarat became the first 24X7 solar powered village in India. The village has a ..

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Rajasthan International Folk Festival

October 10, 2022

The 13th edition of the Rajasthan International Folk Festival was organized from October 6 to 10 this year. Key facts The Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF) was organized at the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur after two years of hiatus caused ..

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Rosetta Stone

October 8, 2022

The Rosetta Stone is a highly significant historical artifact that has sparked controversy over the years. The large stone slab, which dates back to 196 BC, was discovered by the French military leader Napoleon’s army in Northern Egypt in 1799. ..

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