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!
The Karnataka government announces new dates for Hampi Utsav 2024. District Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan directs officials to ensure a grand celebration. Applications for artistes open until Jan 20.
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!
The Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival 2026, from Jan 30-Feb 3, delves into centuries of shared heritage between Lucknow and Kolkata. Discover music, crafts, and migration stories.
IIT Kanpur successfully hosted the Inter-IIT Cultural Meet 8.0 with 23 IITs. The 5-day festival featured competitions, performances by Dr. Soma Ghosh, and a grand Pro-Nite. Read more!
The 2-day Lucknow music festival at Janeshwar Mishra Park saw huge turnout. Rabbi Shergill, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya performed. Stalls, food, kids' zone added to the fun. Read more!
The Swadeshi Festival 2025 at Panchkula's Parade Ground is a vibrant celebration of indigenous products, culture, and health. Explore over 200 stalls, cultural performances, and sports. Join the movement for economic self-sufficiency!
President Droupadi Murmu will be the chief guest at the grand finale of the two-day Antar-Rajiye Jansanskritik Samagam Mahotsav in Gumla, featuring over 1000 groups from three states. Read more.
President Droupadi Murmu will be the chief guest at the grand finale of the two-day Antar-Rajiye Jansanskritik Samagam in Gumla's Manjhatoli. Over 1000 groups from three states to showcase tribal culture.
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
As Jashn-e-Rekhta enters its 10th year, its massive growth to over 100,000 attendees collides with criticism over tiered tickets and commercialism. Can the Urdu festival scale without losing its soul? Read the full analysis.
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!
IIT Kanpur hosts the grand opening of Inter-IIT Cultural Meet 8.0, featuring Padma Shri Soma Ghosh and vibrant performances. Explore the celebration of art and unity across IITs.
UNESCO and Kolkata Society for Cultural Heritage present a two-day village festival in Sajnekhali, Sundarbans, to promote Bengal's folk traditions and empower local artisans. Discover the cultural mosaic.
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!
The inaugural Indian Cultural Congress 2025 concluded in Kochi after three days of vibrant dialogue. Actor Mammootty led the valedictory, emphasizing cultural pluralism. Read more about this landmark event.
Madhubani is set to host a vibrant two-day state-level youth festival from December 23. The event will feature cultural competitions in folk dance, singing, writing, and art. Discover the schedule and venues.
The Global Maitri Festival 2025, themed on Sanskriti, Maitri Bhaav, and Seva Bhaav, will be held from Jan 17-19 in Delhi. Discover the grand celebration of Indian culture and global harmony.
Lucknow's Repertwahr festival, now a four-day cultural spectacle, doubled its footfall this year. Founder Priyanka Sarkar shares the journey from a 1-2 day event to a major celebration of performing arts. Read more about its evolution and future goals.
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.
Mangaluru's Karavali Utsava 2025 is a 40-day festival featuring cultural events, sports, food fests, and music nights from Dec 21 to Jan 30. Explore the full schedule!
IIT Kanpur gears up to host the Inter-IIT Cultural Meet 8.0 from December 23-27, 2025. Over 23 IITs will compete in 50+ events. Discover India's premier cultural gathering for tech students.
Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao inaugurated Karavali Utsava 2025, stating such festivals unite people and attract investment for regional development. He announced a Rs 2 crore sanction from the CM.
Koraput's flagship 5-day cultural festival, Parab 2025, began with grand celebrations, highlighting tribal heritage and boosting local economy. Read more about the vibrant showcase.
The 9th Mahindra Kabira Festival starts on Dec 19 in Varanasi, exploring Kabir's teachings through music, art & dialogue. Discover the schedule & highlights.
Discover how Chennai's Margazhi season goes beyond classical concerts. Artists like Sudha Ragunathan, OS Arun, and Bombay Jayashri are driving social change, supporting disabled artists, and redefining inclusivity. Explore the philanthropic spirit of the
Prayagraj's Sangam city celebrates its composite heritage with Bazm-e-Virasat, a 3-day festival of literature, music, cinema & discourse from Dec 19-21. Explore the full schedule.
For the first time in Chennai, over 200 children, including deaf and disabled performers, joined a unified sign-language choir at Margazhi Matram. Discover how this multisensory concert is redefining inclusivity in Indian classical music.
The 8th Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan Festival in Hyderabad united Prodyut Mukherjee, Rituparna Sengupta & Abhijeet Bhattacharya for Autism Ashram. Discover the highlights!
The 2nd Vedanta Jaigarh Heritage Festival concluded on Dec 7, 2025, blending royal traditions, music, and crafts. Read about the immersive cultural experience that drew artists and visitors nationwide.