festivals
Bringing Gurjar community together with Gurjar Mahotsav
December 26, 2022
Located in the southern fringe of Delhi, Surajkund is a huge fairground best known as host of the annual handicrafts fair, Surajkund Mela that attracts thousands of artisans from all over India for a fortnight-long fair each February. However, last week, the ground saw a differen...
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5 top destinations to visit in Tamil Nadu
October 13, 2022
Located along the Bay of Bengal, Tamil Nadu is one of India’s most popular tourist destinations owing to its unique culture, historical attractions, lush green hills, verdant valleys, delicious cuisine as well as spiritual and religious sites. Besides, Tamil Nadu’s fervou...
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Namdroling Monastery: Golden Temple of Mysuru
January 22, 2022
Namdroling Monastery, popularly known as “The Golden Temple”, is situated in the lesser-known Tibetan town of Bylakuppe. It is home to about 16,000 refugees and 600 monks and it is also the centre of Tibetan Buddhism in South India. There are over 37,000 Tibetans living in ex...
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Surajkund International Crafts Mela opens in Haryana
February 3, 2017
The 31st Surajkund International Crafts Mela, organised by the Surajkund Mela Authority (SKMA) and Haryana Tourism in collaboration with Union Ministries of Tourism, Textiles, Culture and External Affairs, is celebrating Indian folk traditions and cultural heritage from February ...
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Five eagerly awaited yoga events in India
January 2, 2017
India, acknowledged as the birthplace of the practice of yoga, hosts a wide range of yoga-themed events through the year, attracting visitors from across the world.
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An enthralling autumn in Paris
September 15, 2016
This fall, Paris promises a myriad of cultural events. From Fantin-Latour to retro bus rides to ballet, the capital is all set to charm its dwellers and visitors alike.
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Interview with Nandita Das
May 3, 2016
“Dearth of Will, Not Stories” Having proved her acting skills with art films such as 1947 Earth and Fire, actor-turned-director Nandita Das is hopeful about new media and distribution channels allowing fresh ideas to float. Having been a member of the jury at the Canne...
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Bina Paul
May 2, 2016
Diplômée de la prestigieuse école de cinéma de Pune, le FTII, en 1983, Bina Paul Venugopal est l’un des rares visages féminins dans les domaines du montage et de la postproduction en Inde. Son travail a été récompensé par plusieurs prix nationaux, notamment en 2001 pou...
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Rajasthan Festival 2016
April 1, 2016
To celebrate 67 years of the state, Rajasthan organised a colourful four-day event from March 27-30, 2016, in the pink city of India, aiming at highlighting Rajasthan’s art, culture, tradition and heritage to attract tourism. Festivities kicked off in Jaipur as numerous people ...
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Vibrant Gujarat International Travel Mart 2016
February 22, 2016
With an aim to promote Gujarat as a tourist destination, the fourth edition of Vibrant Gujarat International Travel Mart was inaugurated on February 19, 2016 in Gandhinagar. Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel inaugurated the fourth edition of Vibrant Gujarat International Tra...
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