Literary festivals often exclude marginalized voices from their line-ups. This article explores how equitable access to English could drive change and foster more inclusive literary spaces in India.
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Patna's Department of Art and Culture announces Vasantotsav workshop from February 5-8 at Bihar Lalit Kala Academy, focusing on traditional Tikuli and Sikki art forms for youth aged 11-29.
The biennial Medaram Jatara tribal festival commenced with the ceremonial arrival of deity Saralamma. Thousands of pilgrims gathered as rituals were performed by priests and ministers.
Urban professionals from Hubballi and Bengaluru are reviving eco-friendly green mantapas for weddings in their Malnad hometowns, choosing natural materials over artificial decor.
Historian Shashidhara H G reveals neglect threatening Bengaluru's ancient sites like Begur temple and megalithic tombs, with idols misinterpreted and structures decaying.
Royal scion Samarjitsinh Gaekwad plans to transform Vadodara's historic Kirti Mandir campus into a cultural and leisure hub, featuring restored Vishwamitri ghats and comprehensive heritage restoration.
The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art returns three looted sculptures to India after research confirmed illegal removal from Tamil Nadu temples. One sculpture will remain on long-term loan.
Kempegowda International Airport launches 'Care by BLR' offering personalized passenger services at both terminals, bookable via Pulse App, website, and counters.
Himachal Pradesh government announces daily flights on Delhi-Shimla and Shimla-Dharamshala routes with Rs 31 crore annual support to enhance tourism and connectivity.
Bengaluru will host the eight-day Bharat Ranga Mahotsav theatre festival from February 1, featuring street plays, workshops, Yakshaghana, poetry, music, and art exhibitions.
Archaeologists from ASI's Puri circle have discovered a prehistoric cave in Sambalpur district, Odisha, dating back 10,000-15,000 years. The cave, named Badbil Ushakuthi, features unique vulva motifs representing mother goddesses, offering insights into e
The Gangotri Dham management committee has decided to prohibit non-Hindus from entering the temple premises, following a similar move by the Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee.
The ambitious plan to develop Patna's Badi Patan Devi temple as a major tourist hub has been significantly reduced to basic facilities due to land and congestion issues, with costs slashed from Rs7.8 crore to Rs1 crore.
Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit directs officials to create action plan for preserving Bihar's manuscripts, forming district technical teams for survey and cataloguing.
Kanaka Durga temple authorities in Vijayawada investigate claims of impurities in ritual milk, issue notices to priests and suspend staff after WhatsApp message triggers devotee concern.
Patna Medical College Alumni Association announces grand reunion with cultural programs, oration sessions, and gold medal awards for top students. Event scheduled for February 24-25 with participation from overseas doctors.
President Droupadi Murmu hosted EU leaders with an elaborate Himalayan-inspired state banquet featuring regional delicacies from Kashmir to Northeast India, showcasing India's culinary heritage.
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Chiranjee Lal Yadav, 74, receives Padma Shri for preserving traditional brass naqqashi in Moradabad. Despite declining demand for hand-engraved work, he continues his craft with traditional tools, training apprentices in the guru-shishya tradition.
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Cracks in excavation walls at Lakkundi's archaeological site prompt safety dismantling. Mud pot fragments discovered during work. Officials assure weekly wage payments to laborers.
Land mafias have destroyed nearly 90% of a 300-year-old Maidam, a sacred pyramid-shaped burial mound of the Ahom dynasty, in Assam's Sivasagar district, sparking outrage and demands for immediate action.
The Srirangam Ranganathaswamy temple in Trichy has achieved a historic milestone with monthly donations reaching ₹2.2 crore, the highest ever recorded, largely from offerings during the Vaikunta Ekadashi festival.
Traditional Jharkhandi dishes like Dhuska and Alu Chana captivated international visitors at Bharat Parv-2026 in New Delhi. French students praised the cuisine's taste and cultural significance, highlighting IHM Ranchi's millet promotion efforts.
Kate Middleton's recent appearance in chocolate-brown pants with brown boots has sparked a major fashion trend, challenging the dominance of black pants in winter wardrobes.
The Almatti water amusement park in Vijayapura district is scheduled to open in early February after overcoming operational challenges. Developed at Rs 9.4 crore, it features multiple water sports and facilities.
A Karnataka government committee has submitted an interim report recommending phased reopening of safaris in Bandipur and Nagarahole tiger reserves, amid tourism sector pressure and farmer opposition.
Chikkamagaluru's Chaitrotsava flower show, part of Republic Day celebrations, saw a massive turnout of six lakh visitors over three days, featuring floral displays, tribal art, and government exhibits.