cultural events

Mumbai, March 18 – The second edition of the National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA) opened with the premiere of "BOONG," the first Indian film to win a BAFTA, on a red-carpet event.The film tells the story of a young boy named Boong, who sets out on a journey to find his father...

Bengaluru, March 18 Kannada & Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi said on Wednesday that the Karnataka government was in favor of imposing a ban on disc jockeys (DJs) playing "item songs" and loud music at cultural events and processions.The minister was responding to his cabinet colleague...

Bengaluru, March 18 Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi said on Wednesday that the Karnataka government was in favor of imposing a ban on disc jockeys (DJs) playing "item songs" and loud music at cultural events and processions.The minister was responding to his cabinet colleague...

New Delhi, March 16 The 'Phool Walon Ki Sair' festival reflects Delhi's shared heritage and helps connect younger generations with their cultural roots, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday.The Delhi Secretariat came alive with the sound of Shehnai music as members of Anjuman Sair-e-Gul...

Srinagar, March 16 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah officially opened Asia's largest tulip garden on the banks of Dal Lake here for visitors on Monday, and expressed hope that the tourism sector would recover from the setbacks of the previous year.Abdullah was accompanied by his...

Chandigarh, March 15 – The three-day meeting of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (all-India representatives’ assembly) concluded on Sunday with a call to eradicate caste-based discrimination and stop the practice of providing caste-based analyses of voter...

Beijing, March 14 Over 4,000 people, mostly Chinese, enjoyed a variety of cultural performances and traditional cuisine at this year's Vasant Mela, organized by the Indian Embassy here on Saturday.The annual event, titled "One Civilization, Countless Expressions," at the sprawling premises of...

New Delhi, March 13 The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) will organize classical music concerts at Nehru Park on March 14 and 15 as part of its "Music in the Park" series.According to the statement, the concerts are being held in collaboration with the Society for the Promotion of Indian...

Jammu, March 13 Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday called on writers and artists to preserve the rich heritage of Jammu, promote its legacy, and connect the younger generation with their roots."Jammu's traditions in literature, culture, and spirituality have taught us...

An Art and Photo Exhibition showcasing the creativity of local artists and photographers is being held at Vanapa Hall in Aizawl as part of the Chapchar Kut celebrations, one of the most significant and revered festivals of the Mizo people.The three-day Chapchar Kut Art & Photo Exhibition is...

New Delhi, March 10 Over 2,000 film entries have been received for the inaugural edition of the International Film Festival Delhi, scheduled to be held in the national capital from March 25.Reflecting strong interest from filmmakers worldwide, 2,098 films from India and abroad have been...

Srinagar, March 10 Asia's largest tulip garden, located on the banks of Dal Lake, will be open to the public from March 16, almost 10 days ahead of the scheduled date, as the valley experienced warmer days, leading to early blooming of the flowers.Director of Floriculture, Mathura Masoom, said...

Jaipur, March 10 – Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma chaired a meeting of BJP legislators in the ‘Haan’ lobby of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. During the meeting, he praised the MLAs for their performance during the Assembly session and urged them to remain vigilant in their...

Amaravati, March 8 Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said on Sunday that he was "deeply concerned by the painful and sad remarks" of President Droupadi Murmu regarding the conduct of the International Santal Conference in Darjeeling, West Bengal."When an event celebrating the...

Hamirpur (HP), March 5 A four-day national-level Holi festival concluded at Sujanpurtira here, after which Himachal Pradesh Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania encouraged people to actively participate in such fairs and festivals, officials said.Speaking at the festival's conclusion on Wednesday...

Holi was celebrated with enthusiasm at the Kashmiri Pandit Colony in Vessu, Anantnag, with CRPF personnel joining residents in festivities marked by unity and harmony.March 04, Srinagar: The festival of colors, Holi, was celebrated with enthusiasm at the Kashmiri Pandit Colony in the Vessu...

A festive atmosphere is in place in Goalpara in anticipation of the Doul Utsav. Local markets are filled with Holi-related items, including colored powder, masks, caps, water guns, and various colorful products for children.At the historic Shri Shri Ramchandra Bigraha Temple in Rangjuli, which...

Hamirpur (HP), March 1 The four-day national-level Holi celebrations kicked off here on Sunday afternoon, with Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri inaugurating the festival.Agnihotri was accompanied by local MLA Captain Rajinder Singh, Hamirpur Deputy Commissioner Gandharva...

Alirajpur, February 27 – Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Friday that the Bhagoria festival symbolizes tribal culture, social affection, and traditional values, as well as a deep connection to nature.The Chief Minister made this statement after participating in the Bhagoria...

New Delhi, February 25 Chief Minister Rekha Gupta unveiled the logo of the first International Film Festival Delhi (IFFD) 2026 on Wednesday, stating that it is aimed at positioning the city as a global hub for cinema, art, and culture.More than 125 Indian and international films will be...