The New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 has become a major global literary hub with over 35 countries participating. Qatar serves as Guest of Honour, showcasing its rich literary heritage and strengthening cultural ties with India.
Discover how Kolkata's annual English directories and Bengali Panjikas meticulously documented streets, professions, and daily life, offering a unique urban history often overlooked by official colonial records.
Learn about the Mauni Amavasya Vrat Katha in English, its spiritual importance, and how to observe this sacred day of silence and fasting in January 2026.
Discover your daily horoscope for January 17, 2026. Our astrologer reveals what the planetary alignments mean for each zodiac sign regarding love, career, health, and finances.
Sarv Adivasi Samaj objects to using sacred Gondi word 'Pandum' for government and private festivals, calling it distortion of tribal faith and commercialization of worship rituals.
Discover five fascinating facts about the Alanganallur Jallikattu 2026, Tamil Nadu's biggest bull taming event, from its cultural roots to modern-day traditions.
Experience gravity-defying French dance in Bengaluru, Ahmedabad & Delhi. Discover rare phulkaris in Delhi, MAP's art festival in Bengaluru & Marathi theatre in Mumbai this January.
A Muslim man in Punjab has publicly apologized for washing his feet in the Amrit Sarovar at the Golden Temple. He says he will visit the shrine again to seek forgiveness from the Sikh community.
Clare Paterson's biography explores Annie Besant's remarkable transformations—from atheist pamphleteer to Theosophist leader and Indian Home Rule advocate—revealing a complex figure who defied Victorian norms.
A Chinese woman's online plea for help slaughtering pigs for her aging father turned into a two-day feast for thousands, with authorities stepping in to manage the overwhelming response.
Hyderabad's Sankranti celebrations soared with colorful kites, returning hot air balloons, and sold-out drone shows. Families flocked to festivals as the city embraced festive joy.
Singer Sona Mohapatra and cricketers Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav offered prayers at Ujjain's Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple, participating in the sacred Bhasma Aarti ritual.
Explore Lord Krishna's teaching to Arjuna about performing duty without attachment to outcomes. Learn how this ancient philosophy applies to modern life challenges.
Eminent Hindi literary critic and thinker Virendra Yadav has died. His Marxist-rooted criticism shaped social discourse and challenged established traditions for decades.
A year-long commemoration begins Sunday in Thiruvananthapuram to honor K Saraswathi Amma, the pioneering feminist writer of Malayalam literature, with remembrance programs.
Journalist Poonam Saxena described translation as creative and ethical responsibility during a session at Jaipur Literature Festival, discussing language evolution in Hindi cinema.
Former LS Speaker Sumitra Mahajan termed damage at Manikarnika Ghat 'inadvertent', while Khasgi Trust demands investigation and statue recovery, as administration denies demolition claims.
Renowned Hindi critic Virendra Yadav, a key figure in the Progressive Writers' Association, died of cardiac arrest in Lucknow. Colleagues mourn the loss of a committed intellectual voice.
January 17th marks pivotal moments from Netaji's escape to the first Indian at the South Pole, plus births and deaths of icons like MGR and Suchitra Sen.
Kannur district tightens its grip at the 64th State School Kalolsavam with 724 points, leading Kozhikode and Thrissur. The festival concludes Sunday with a grand ceremony featuring Mohanlal.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated a nine-day Mahabharat cultural festival in Bhopal, featuring dance, theater, and immersive 3D experiences that explore the epic's modern relevance.
Explore Bhagavad Gita verse 2.41's timeless lesson on mental clarity. Discover how Krishna's teaching about vyavasāyātmikā buddhi helps overcome scattered thoughts and brings inner steadiness in today's distracted world.
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed of the UAE visited the Al Hosn Festival 2026, highlighting cultural heritage and community engagement in Abu Dhabi.
Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the UAE National Orchestra's landmark debut concert, marking a significant cultural milestone for the nation.
The Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that the Ganga aarti is a cultural and civilisational heritage. The court emphasized that stopping this longstanding tradition abruptly would harm public interest and inconvenience pilgrims.
Chennai transformed into a quiet city on Pongal eve as nearly 14 lakh residents traveled home. Bhogi smog covered parts while festive celebrations began across corporation zones.
Explore William Hazlitt's profound quote on monuments and legacy. This thought for the day reminds us that true greatness needs no physical memorial.
Explore the historical significance of Whyte's monograph on India, detailing its impact on cultural studies and historical research in the country.
The first major jallikattu event of Pongal saw 561 tamers compete, with Balamurugan winning a car for taming 22 bulls. A digital scoreboard added transparency.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended the inauguration of the Rajarani Music Festival in Bhubaneswar, highlighting its role as a cultural bridge and linking it to the National Education Policy's focus on Indian arts.