cultural programs

New Delhi, April 10 The Delhi Development Authority plans to organize a heritage week at the Mehrauli Archaeological Park between April 13 and 18 to commemorate International Day for Monuments and Sites, officials said on Friday.The week would include activities such as walks, student...

New Delhi, April 9 A series of programs, including a "Bhim Jyoti Utsav" and a Constitution-themed festival, will be organized in the national capital from April 10 to 14 to mark the 136th birth anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar, Delhi Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh said on Thursday.Addressing a...

New Delhi, April 2: Supporting Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Hema Malini over her claims of "cultural fascism" in West Bengal, party's Gorakhpur MP Ravi Kishan, on Thursday, alleged that cultural programs are being deliberately obstructed in the state and asserted that the ruling Trinamool...

Patna, April 2 – Chaos erupted at an animal fair in Muzaffarpur on Wednesday evening, just before a scheduled performance by Bhojpuri singer Khesari Lal Yadav. The situation escalated into a stampede-like scenario after an uncontrollable surge in the crowd.The incident took place in the Garha...

New Delhi, March 25 The Delhi Budget for 2026-27 has nearly tripled the allocation for the tourism sector, Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra said on Wednesday, highlighting increased funding for cultural programs and public amenities across the city.Announcing the budget on Tuesday, Chief Minister...

Hyderabad, March 24 Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) achieved a new milestone on Tuesday with the launch of its community radio station, Radio MANUU 90.0 FM, at its Gachibowli campus in Hyderabad.The station was inaugurated by the Director General of All India Radio, Rajeev Kumar...

Lucknow, March 22 – Special spiritual and cultural programs are scheduled to be organized at Devi Temples and Shakti Peethas across Uttar Pradesh on the auspicious days of Saptami, Ashtami, and Navami (March 25, 26, and 27) during Chaitra Navratri, officials said on Sunday.These events will...

Hyderabad/Amaravati, March 19 Telugu New Year 'Ugadi' was celebrated with traditional fervor on Thursday across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.A festive atmosphere prevailed across both Telugu states as thousands thronged temples, praying for prosperity. Special prayers were held at Tirumala...

March 19th, Aizawl: Organized jointly by the Mizoram Indigenous Games Association and Doordarshan Aizawl, the festival began yesterday with a grand inauguration by Minister of Art and Culture, C. Lalsawivunga.Today's program featured a speech by MIGA General Headquarters President, R...

Jaipur, March 16 – As part of the Rajasthan Diwas celebrations, the state government will observe ‘Rajasthan Yuva Shakti Diwas’ on Tuesday, with Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma set to launch and dedicate development projects worth Rs 485 crore focused on youth empowerment.This initiative...

Jaipur, March 15 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said on Sunday that the state government is working with the resolve of building a 'Developed Rajasthan', and the enthusiasm among the people will further strengthen its efforts to build a developed state.Addressing participants at the...

Bhubaneswar, March 7 The Department of Odia Language, Literature and Culture will organize 'Odisha Utsav' in Kolkata on March 8 to promote the state's rich cultural heritage, an official said on Saturday.The event, scheduled to be held at the auditorium of the National Library in Kolkata on...

New Delhi, March 4: The festival of colors, Holi, was celebrated with enthusiasm and camaraderie by the Indian Armed Forces across various fronts, reflecting both the spirit of the festival and a continued commitment to operational readiness.From high-altitude posts along the Indo-Tibetan...

Agartala, March 2 – The Albert Ekka Brigade of the Red Shield Division of the Indian Army, under the Spear Corps, successfully organized a state-level mega rally for ex-servicemen at the Agartala Military Station on Monday.Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said that the rally saw...

Ahmedabad, March 2: The chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Mohan Bhagwat, will undertake a two-day visit to Gujarat on March 4 and 5, according to leaders of the organization.Bhagwat is scheduled to arrive at the RSS provincial office in Ahmedabad at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday...

Ahmedabad, March 2 Gujarat University inaugurated its Russian Language and Culture Centre on Monday, in the presence of senior university officials, scholars, and representatives of the Embassy of Russia in India.Located at the Language-Literature Bhavan under the School of Languages, the...

Varanasi (UP), March 1 The Kashi Vishwanath Dham temple administration is planning to host 'Phool Holi' on March 4, coinciding with Holi, allowing devotees to celebrate the festival in a traditional and spiritual atmosphere.The flower-based Holi celebration will take place at Shankaracharya...

Srinagar, February 26 – Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will be the chief guest on Thursday at the 21st convocation of the University of Kashmir, and all arrangements, including security, are in place for the event.A civic reception was given to the Vice President at the Lok Bhawan in...

Nashik, February 23 The city will host the fourth edition of the World Marathi Conference, which will begin on February 27 and be inaugurated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.Notably, Marathi Language Pride Day is celebrated every year on February 27, the birth anniversary of...

Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar, inaugurated a new souvenir shop at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. The shop has been established to showcase and sell selected souvenirs, books, handmade products, and other items inspired by the life and...