Uttam Kumar Centenary Exhibit at Kolkata Book Fair
The 49th International Kolkata Book Fair will feature a special hall dedicated to Mahanayak Uttam Kumar, displaying rare photos, costumes, and scripts. A must-visit for cinema lovers!
The 49th International Kolkata Book Fair will feature a special hall dedicated to Mahanayak Uttam Kumar, displaying rare photos, costumes, and scripts. A must-visit for cinema lovers!
Kanakadurga temple in Vijayawada distributes free laddus to avoid wastage after 4 lakh remain unsold post-Bhavani Deeksha. Read how officials turned surplus into blessings.
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Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi addressed Varanasi students at IIT Madras, highlighting India's cultural unity. IIT Director urged learning Tamil to strengthen linguistic bridges. Read more.
The two-day Chrysanthemum and Coleus Show 2025 at NBRI's Botanic Garden in Lucknow showcases 75 varieties. Open Sunday 10 AM-5:30 PM. Visit now!
The 59th Prakash Chandra Ghosh Memorial All India Full-Length Bengali Drama Competition kicked off in Lucknow with a stunning Putul Nach performance. Discover the cultural highlights and participating teams from across India.
A literary session in Lucknow discussed the poetic legacy of Waheeduddin Khan 'Mateen'. The event, 'Through the Windows of Memories', was held at Sheroes Hangout.
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Lucknow's Repertwahr Festival Season 13 celebrated its UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy status. Food lovers savoured Awadhi kebabs, biryani & makhan malai. Read more about the city's culinary triumph!
A stunning 18-foot crochet Christmas tree, crafted by 25 women, is now on display at Goa's Museum of Goa. This project highlights the craft's revival across India, partly fueled by 2020 lockdowns and celebrity endorsements.
Katsushika Hokusai's iconic woodblock print 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa' sets a new auction record, selling for HK$21.8 million. Discover the story behind this masterpiece.
Day two of Prayagraj's 'Bazm-e-Virasat' festival featured legendary voices, literary giants, and cricket stars, celebrating the city's rich Ganga-Jamuni heritage. Read about the engaging sessions.
Discover how Pune's church choirs, from St Xavier's to Good Shepherd, dedicate months to inclusive rehearsals for Christmas midnight mass, blending hymns, carols, and community spirit. Experience the festive harmony.
Odisha government approves a memorial museum for Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das at Shailabala Women's College in Cuttack. The museum will preserve his legacy and inspire future generations. Read more about this tribute.
The Army War College in Mhow concluded its two-day AWC Pustakayan 2025 book fair. Nearly 800 attendees explored over 5000 books. Discover the highlights of this literary event for servicemen and families.
Veteran actor Sushil Kumar Meher, after two decades in theatre, secures the role of demon king Kamsa at the world's largest open-air theatre, Bargarh Dhanu Yatra. Read his inspiring journey.
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Madurai's St Mary's Church hosts inter-religious carol service with Hindu, Muslim, and Christian communities. Deputy mayor inaugurates event, highlighting city's tradition of unity. Read how Madurai stands as a model of religious harmony.
A rare clock gifted by Lord Curzon to Sri Darbar Sahib in 1902 has been meticulously restored in the UK at a cost of £80,000. Discovered damaged, it's set for reinstallation in January 2026.
Alva's Education Foundation in Moodbidri hosted a Christmas celebration with 500+ students. Bishop D'Souza spoke on true religion as service. Read how the event reinforced India's secular fabric.
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.
Tamil Nadu govt lays foundation for a Rs 7 crore manimandapam honoring missionary Bartholomäus Ziegenbalg, who printed the first Tamil Bible. Read about the ceremony and the protests in Tharangambadi.
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Chandigarh's 38th Annual Chrysanthemum Show dazzles visitors at the Terraced Garden. Explore stunning floral displays, competition highlights, and the event's schedule until December 1. Don't miss this botanical marvel!