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Mahashangarh declared as the SAARC cultural capital for 2016-17

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....

June 24, 2016

21 June: International Day of Yoga

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...

June 21, 2016

18 April: World Heritage Day

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...

April 18, 2016

Sajibu Cheiraoba festival celebrated in Manipur with religious fervor

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...

April 9, 2016

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates World Sufi Forum in New Delhi

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...

March 17, 2016

Project Mausam aims to explore Multi-Faceted Indian Ocean World 

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...

March 11, 2016

Traditional Chapchar Kut festival celebrated across Mizoram

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...

March 5, 2016

Haryana Government renames Mustafabad Village as Saraswati Nagar

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...

March 2, 2016

Veteran singer Ustad Abdul Rashid Khan passes away

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...

February 19, 2016

Chettinad Cotton Saree gets Indian Handloom tag

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...

February 9, 2016

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