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Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam Prequel Event

The Ministry of Tourism joined hands with the Ministry of Culture, Sangeet Natak Academy, and the State Government of Andhra Pradesh to host a unique festival. This prequel event aimed to showcase the rich heritage of classical music and highlight ..

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Boita Bandana: Commemorating Odisha’s Maritime Heritage

People in Odisha celebrated Boita Bandana, a boat festival marking the maritime glory of the region. This annual observance takes place on Kartik Purnima, the full moon day in the holy month of Kartik, usually falling in October or November. ..

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Union Minister Inaugurates International Seminar in Bhubaneswar

Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, kicked off the two-day ‘International Seminar on Santha Kavi Bhima Bhoi and the Legacy of Mahima Cult’ in Bhubaneswar today. The event, organized by a collaboration between the ..

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What is Chhath Puja?

Political leaders, including President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, extended their warm wishes to the public on November 19 for Chhath Puja, the concluding day of the four-day Chhath festival. Once confined to Bihar and parts of eastern ..

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Cubism: Picasso’s Revolutionary Art Movement

October 25 marks the 142nd birth anniversary of the renowned Spanish artist Pablo Picasso (1881-1973). His vast body of work includes thousands of paintings, drawings, engravings, sculptures, and ceramics. However, one of his most influential contributions to the world of ..

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Puja Special Tram

As the city of Kolkata gears up for the fervent celebrations of Durga Puja, there is another cultural icon that shares the spotlight – the iconic Kolkata Tramways. In a remarkable initiative aimed at preserving the heritage of trams, a ..

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