Delhi Kite Festival at Baansera from Jan 16-18
Delhi Development Authority organizes a free 3-day kite festival at Baansera, Jan 16-18. Explore kite history, international displays, food, and cultural performances. Join thousands of visitors!
Delhi Development Authority organizes a free 3-day kite festival at Baansera, Jan 16-18. Explore kite history, international displays, food, and cultural performances. Join thousands of visitors!
Explore the haunting story of Martoli, a once-thriving trade village in Uttarakhand's Johar Valley, abandoned after the 1962 war. Discover its history and fragile future. Read more.
The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2026 dates are out! Get all details on the venue, how to reach, and what to expect at Mumbai's iconic cultural event. Plan your visit now!
India's premier oral storytelling festival, Udaipur Tales, is back from Jan 9-11, 2026. Featuring Divya Dutta, Rajit Kapur & more. Discover inclusive storytelling magic in Udaipur!
Andhra Pradesh Govt launches Avakai: Amaravati Festival of Cinema, Culture & Literature from Jan 8-10, 2026. A public riverfront event celebrating Telugu arts. Explore the details!
Indian filmmaker Rima Das receives Excellence in Directing award from NYWIFT for 'Village Rockstars 2'. Read about this global recognition for Indian cinema.
Panic grips Pipraul village in UP's Badaun after a buffalo, bitten by a stray dog, dies. Over 200 villagers who consumed its milk in raita rush for anti-rabies vaccines. Health officials urge calm.
More than 1,000 women participated in a grand Basava Butti procession in Haveri, Karnataka, during the Hukkerimath village festival. The event featured vibrant cultural displays and was led by prominent religious leaders. Read more about this unique celeb
The 11th Khajuraho International Film Festival, held from Dec 16-22, celebrated cinema, culture, and ideas. Featuring stars, 102 films, and folk arts, it honored legends like Dharmendra. Explore the highlights!
Jungle Teenkoniya Number Teen in Gorakhpur is now UP's first Jal Arpan village under Har Ghar Jal. Every home has 24x7 tap water. Read about this sustainable water model.
Arunachal Pradesh launches its first Sunrise Festival from Dec 29 in Dong village, India's easternmost point. Experience 5 days of culture, adventure & sustainable New Year celebrations.
Maharashtra government sanctions Rs 36.4 crore for the Panchkalyanak Pratishtha Mahotsav at Namokar Tirth in Nashik. The festival from Feb 6-25 expects 10 lakh visitors. Read about the major infrastructure boost.
The 3rd Sharjah Festival of African Literature opens on Jan 14, featuring 50+ writers from 15+ countries. Explore panels, poetry, and cultural exchange in the UAE. Discover the full programme now!
Over 3,100 youth will converge in Bilaspur for Chhattisgarh's State Youth Festival 2025 from Dec 23-25. The event launches Khelo India Tribal Games, aiming to empower youth and preserve culture. Read more.
The 9th Mahindra Kabira Festival starts on Dec 19 in Varanasi, exploring Kabir's teachings through music, art & dialogue. Discover the schedule & highlights.
Gudem village in Mancherial boycotts elections for 40+ years over ST seat reservations, leading to severe water scarcity, land devaluation, and job losses. Read how a political standstill cripples development.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia graced the ceremonial stone pulling at Touphema village with Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio. The event, a key highlight of the Hornbill Festival, symbolizes unity of body, mind, and spirit. Read more about this cultural specta
The 10th Serendipity Arts Festival in Panaji, from Dec 12-21, showcases interdisciplinary art, breaking genre silos with 35+ curators. Explore dance, theatre, food & tech fusion.
Simkot village in Pithoragarh introduces strict community penalties, including Rs 50,000 fines and social boycott, to fight rising alcohol consumption and smuggling, aiming to protect youth and families.
The 12th Manipur Sangai Festival concluded successfully, highlighting resilience, cultural heritage, and sports. Governor Bhalla praised stakeholders and infrastructure initiatives boosting tourism. Read more.
Maharashtra govt scales up its Smart & Intelligent Village scheme to 75 villages in Nagpur, Amravati, Hingoli, Sindhudurg, and Pune. The project aims for tech-enabled, service-driven rural transformation.
Thiruvananthapuram revenue district school youth festival commences on December 1 in Attingal. Over 8,000 students from 1,002 schools will compete in 317 events across 14 venues during the five-day cultural extravaganza.
Winners from Patna's District-Level Youth Festival 2025-26 will represent the city at the State Youth Festival. The event featured folk dance, singing, painting and literary competitions.
The 2025 International Film Festival of India concluded successfully with outstanding film curation, restoring audience confidence in India's premier cinema event. Discover the highlights!
International Kolkata Short Film Festival 2026 reveals official selections with 250+ films from 300 submissions. Festival runs January 20-25 across multiple venues. Discover the lineup!
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini conducted an unscheduled visit to Ambli village, interacting directly with residents and addressing their concerns about development projects.
A 25-year-old man was shot dead in Bhai Ladhu village near Rayya. Police have registered a case and are investigating the murder. Read latest updates.
Dagon village prepares sarson da saag feast and cultural celebrations for Dharmendra's 90th birthday. Discover how the Bollywood legend's simple wish inspired his ancestral village.
Experience the magical Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 with international stars, cultural events, and pink blooms. Discover music, food, and Japanese culture in Meghalaya.
ICAR adopts Nongspung A village as Northeast India's first model poultry cluster to boost rural livelihoods through scientific farming. Discover how this initiative creates sustainable income.