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Mahashangarh declared as the SAARC cultural capital for 2016-17

June 24, 2016

Mahasthangarh, the 3rd century BC archaeological site in Bogra, Bangladesh, has been declared as the South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) cultural capital for the year 2016-17. As a SARRC cultural capital, the historic place will host festivals on ..

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21 June: International Day of Yoga

June 21, 2016

Every year 21 June is being observed as International Day of Yoga (अंतर्राष्ट्रीय योग दिवस) across the globe to spread awareness about practicing yoga. 2016 Theme: “Connect the Youth”. The year 2016 it is second edition of the International Day ..

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18 April: World Heritage Day

April 18, 2016

Every year World Heritage Day is being observed across the world on April 18. It is also known as International Day for Monuments and Sites. Objective: To create consciousness to preserve and protect the precious assets and cultural heritage across ..

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Sajibu Cheiraoba festival celebrated in Manipur with religious fervor

April 9, 2016

The traditional festival of Sajibu Cheiraoba was celebrated in Manipur to mark the beginning of a new year with cultural gusto and religious fervor. The festival is mainly observed on the first lunar day of the lunar month Sajibu (March/April) ..

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PM Narendra Modi inaugurates World Sufi Forum in New Delhi

March 17, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated World Sufi Forum in New Delhi. The four-day event is being organized by All India Ulama and Mashaikh Board (AIUMB), the apex body of Sufi Dargahs in India. Key facts More than 200 Indian and ..

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Project Mausam aims to explore Multi-Faceted Indian Ocean World 

March 11, 2016

Project Mausam aims to explore the multi-faceted Indian Ocean world for collating archaeological and historical research and not to counter China’s Silk Route strategy. It was announced by Union Minister of State (MoS) for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge) Dr. ..

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Traditional Chapchar Kut festival celebrated across Mizoram

March 5, 2016

The traditional festival of Chapchar Kut of the Mizos was celebrated across the north-eastern state of Mizoram and also in the Mizo-inhabited areas in the neighbouring states. It is a spring festival celebrated every year in month of March with ..

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Haryana Government renames Mustafabad Village as Saraswati Nagar

March 2, 2016

Haryana Government has changed the name of Mustafabad village in Yamuna Nagar district of state to Saraswati Nagar derived from mythological Saraswati River. In this regard, Haryana Revenue and Disaster Management Department has issued an official notification to this effect. ..

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Veteran singer Ustad Abdul Rashid Khan passes away

February 19, 2016

Veteran singer Ustad Abdul Rashid Khan passed away in Kolkata, West Bengal following old-age related ailments. He was 107. He was a highly acclaimed Hindustani classical singer of Gwalior Gharana who had created around 2,000 compositions and was also a ..

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Chettinad Cotton Saree gets Indian Handloom tag

February 9, 2016

The Union textile Ministry has bestowed the Indian Handloom Brand tag on Chettinad cotton saris for its unique designs and identity. This tag was bestowed under the India Handloom Brand Scheme after checking its various quality parameters stipulated by the ..