cultural diversity

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today inaugurated a group of students embarking on an educational exposure tour under the flagship 'Watan Ko Janoo' Youth Exchange Programme from K K Hakku Hockey Stadium, Jammu. An...

Itanagar/Shillong, March 30 – Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd) said on Monday that Prime Minister Modi’s ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ initiative has strengthened cultural, traditional, and regional bonds across the country.Addressing the Rajasthan Diwas celebrations at...

DODA, MARCH 26: The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKACL) in collaboration with the North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC), Patiala, organized a National Cultural-cum-Music Programme titled “Lok Rang Utsav 2026” in Doda today.The vibrant programme showcased the rich...

Imphal, March 22 – The two-day 3rd North East India Film Festival (NEIFF) 2026 concluded in Imphal on Sunday with the screening of nine films, highlighting the region's cultural diversity through cinema.The festival was organized to showcase the traditional cultures of various communities in...

Bengaluru, March 21 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah conveyed his heartfelt wishes to Muslims across the state and the country on the occasion of the holy festival of Ramzan and emphasized the importance of praying for the well-being of humankind.He was speaking after participating in a...

Chandigarh, March 20 Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria extended greetings to citizens on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr on Friday."I extend my warmest greetings and best wishes on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and...

March 19, New Delhi – President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan have extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of the traditional New Year festivals celebrated across the country.In her message, the President highlighted festivals like Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, and others...

President Droupadi Murmu congratulated citizens today on Chaitra Shuklaadi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Navreh, and Sajibu Cheiroba. In a social media post, the President stated that these festivals, celebrated across various regions of the country to welcome the arrival of the new year, are...

New Delhi, March 18 President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings to citizens on the eve of Chaitra Sukladi, Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Cheti Chand, Navreh, and Sajibu Cheiraoba festivals on Wednesday.The celebration of these festivals on the arrival of the New Year symbolizes India's rich cultural...

The two-day Jammu Vishwavidyalaya Sahitya Sanskriti Samagam concluded at the University of Jammu with panel discussions, cultural performances, and enthusiastic participation from students, scholars, and members of civil society.Vice-Chancellor Prof. Umesh Rai, addressing the concluding...

Imphal, March 13 – In a remarkable display of ethnic harmony, 24 young people from four different communities in Manipur – Meitei, Kuki, Naga, and Meitei Pangal (Muslim) – have completed a 10-day National Integration Tour covering Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and West Bengal, officials said...

Members of the Mizo diaspora in Canada are set to showcase the traditional Cheraw dance (what people outside the state called ‘bamboo dance’) at a major cultural event celebrating the heritage of Northeast India, scheduled to be held in Vancouver later this year.The event, titled “Northeast...

Washington, March 9 Lawmakers in the US state of Minnesota introduced a resolution on Monday condemning Hinduphobia and "anti-Hindu" bigotry, highlighting growing concerns about discrimination and attacks targeting Hindu communities in the US.The proposal, introduced in the Minnesota Senate...

Ulaanbaatar, March 4 – Several Indian diplomatic missions around the world celebrated Holi, emphasizing the vibrant festival's message of harmony, optimism, and unity.The Indian Embassy in Mongolia's Ulaanbaatar organized "Phoolon Ki Holi" (Holi with Flowers) celebrations at its premises. The...

Itanagar, March 3 The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt Gen (Retd) K T Parnaik, and Chief Minister Pema Khandu, on Tuesday extended greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Holi, expressing hope for harmony and compassion in society.In his message on the eve of Holi, the...

March 02, Nepal – In Nepal, Holi, also known as Phagu Poornima, is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the mountainous and hilly districts, marking the full moon day of the Fagun month in the lunar calendar.The Basantpur Durbar Square in the Kathmandu Valley was filled with foreign...

New Delhi, February 28 Music can be a powerful way to celebrate heritage and collective pride, without boundaries, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Saturday.He shared a video of his experience at the North East Music Festival, held in the national capital recently, where he also interacted...

In Reasi, under the Civic Action Programme, the Reasi District Police organized a week-long "Bharat Darshan" tour for 88 students from remote areas of the district.The group, accompanied by five caretakers including Inspector Sukhbir Singh and PSI Padmini, was formally launched by Senior...

New Delhi, February 24 India has "almost limitless" potential for sustainable tourism, given its natural beauty, cultural diversity, and global appeal, a top United Nations official said here on Tuesday.Speaking to

New Delhi, February 22 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attended the North East Music Festival here on Sunday and said that in the music and spirit of the Northeast, one sees the true strength of India – diverse, confident, and united.Sharing pictures of his visit to the festival on Instagram, the...