At the Hampi Utsav, Hallikar breed bullocks secured first prize in a competition with 180 pairs. Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan awarded Rs 2 lakh to farmers, while floral recreations and rangoli designs drew large crowds.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has officially declared that the Hampi Utsav will now be held annually on November 2, 3, and 4, starting this year. The decision follows suggestions to avoid student exam periods and ensure better participation.
The house in Navalihal village where Mahatma Gandhi stayed in 1934 is abandoned and crumbling. Villagers urge the Karnataka government to declare it a memorial to preserve its historical significance.
A spectacular drone show at Hampi Utsav's inauguration recreated Vijayanagara's iconic landmarks in the sky, blending modern technology with cultural heritage to captivate thousands of spectators.
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Prayers were conducted at the Aitchison College gurdwara in Lahore for the first time in nearly 80 years, marking the start of its 140th-anniversary celebrations, with emotional moments for the Sikh community.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin laid the foundation for the Rs 56.4 crore Grand Chola Museum via videoconference. The museum will showcase the history, arts, and culture of the Chola Empire on a 50-acre site.
The Goa Carnival curtain raiser in Porvorim featured bullock carts and live instruments, eschewing modern vehicles and loudspeakers to celebrate in an old-fashioned style, promoting communal harmony.
A 10-year-old boy's escape from bonded labour in Delhi leads to a transformative journey, now featured in a puppet show at the Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival. The event runs from Feb 13 to 22, showcasing global puppeteers.
Gursharan Singh Tiwana, a renowned theatre icon from Patiala, has been awarded for his lifetime contributions to the performing arts, celebrating his decades of dedication to Punjabi theatre.
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In West Champaran's Tharu community, not a single dowry case has been registered in years, thanks to strict social sanctions and cultural preservation that treat dowry as a sin.
Ravichandar V, a 68-year-old civic evangelist, reflects on 25 years of transforming Bengaluru through literature festivals, cultural hubs, and public space revitalization, blending tech culture with artistic heritage.
In a rare show of unity, Congress and BJP leaders in Mysuru have joined forces to support the Sri Hanuman Chalisa Parayana Mahayagna, a two-day spiritual event expected to attract up to one lakh devotees.
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City-based NGO RudAbha organized 'RudAbha Poetry Mic 13.0' at Indian Idol Academy in Ludhiana, bringing together poets and artists for an evening of verse, music, and cultural exchange. The event honored Ravi Nandan Sharma and featured performances by not
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin inaugurated the Keeladi onsite museum via video conferencing. The museum, built at Rs 24 crore over 4.50 acres, showcases ancient structural remains from the archaeological site.
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The Sufi Heritage Festival 2026 will be held in Delhi's Sunder Nursery from February 28 to March 1, featuring performances by Sona Mohapatra, Daler Mehndi, and others, plus workshops and an artisanal bazaar.
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Mahashivratri, a key Hindu festival, is seen as a powerful time to shed past karmic imprints through fasting, meditation, and self-reflection, offering a path to inner transformation.
Mahashivratri will be celebrated on February 15, 2025. Discover the sacred items like Bel Patra, Gangajal, and honey to offer Lord Shiva for blessings and spiritual purification.
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On 15 February 2026, millions in India will celebrate Mahashivratri with prayers, fasting, and meditation. Vedic astrologers recommend zodiac-specific rituals to enhance spiritual power, promote peace, wealth, and personal growth.
Discover seven of the world's worst-smelling flowers, from the Titan Arum to Bulbophyllum phalaenopsis. These plants use odors like rotting meat and dung to attract pollinators in a brilliant evolutionary strategy.
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First-time Mahashivratri observers should approach fasting as a spiritual practice of inner reduction, not endurance. Key tips include preparing with satvik meals, choosing a sustainable fast type, and focusing on mental discipline over physical deprivati
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Explore the deep symbolism behind Lord Shiva's divine emblems, from the crescent moon to the trident, revealing insights into consciousness, time, and spiritual awakening in Hindu tradition.
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Researchers from the University of Valencia found Pompeii victims wore thick wool layers in late summer, reopening debate on the eruption date and weather conditions in CE 79.
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