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National Mission on Cultural Mapping

December 11, 2024

The National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM) aims to document India’s cultural heritage and focus on rural traditions, including Thongjao’s pottery. The mission promotes local cultures and connects artisans to broader audiences. In the village of Thongjao, Manipur, pottery is ..

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Jasleen Kaur Wins 2024 Turner Prize

December 10, 2024

Artist Jasleen Kaur has won the 2024 Turner Prize. At 38, she was the youngest finalist, sponsored by Tate Britain. Other shortlisted artists included Pio Abad, Claudette Johnson, and Delaine Le Bas. Exhibition Details Kaur received the prize for her ..

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Tourism Ministry Allocates ₹25 Crore for Big Temple Development

December 9, 2024

The Union Ministry of Tourism has allocated ₹25 crore for enhancing facilities around the Sri Brahadeeswarar Temple, part of the Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) scheme under Swadesh Darshan 2.0. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) provided vital information about ..

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Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav – A Cultural Celebration

December 7, 2024

Northeast India is a vibrant region known for its rich culture and traditions and the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav held from December 6th to 8th, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, Delhi, aims to celebrate the diversity of the eight states of ..

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4th Mekong-Ganga Dhammayatra

December 7, 2024

A group of over 20 Buddhist scholars and citizens from Thailand recently arrived in Delhi, which marks the 4th Mekong Ganga Dhammayatra pilgrimage. The event aims to enhance connections between the Mekong and Ganga civilizations, led by Dr. Supachai Viraphuchong, ..

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Rubbercon 2024

December 6, 2024

Rubbercon 2024 will take place from December 5 to 7 in Kochi, hosted by the Indian Rubber Institute (IRI) and the International Rubber Conference Organization (IRCO), which marks the first time the conference is held in Kerala. The theme is ..

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International Gita Mahotsav 2024

December 6, 2024

The International Gita Mahotsav (IGM) 2024 commenced in Kurukshetra, inaugurated by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, at the historic Brahma Sarovar. The festival runs from November 28 to December 15, 2024. This year, Odisha is the partner state, and ..

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Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary: Madhya Pradesh’s 8th Tiger Reserve

December 5, 2024

The Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary has recently been designated as a tiger reserve and was made by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change. The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) approved the move, which is anticipated to enhance ecotourism in ..

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