tradition
Assam to host the first Namami Brahmaputra Festival
February 27, 2017
Assam is all set to host Namami Brahmaputra, a mega international festival which will promote economy, tourism, culture, skill industry and trade and commerce.
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Terracotta clay art: An ancient Indian craft still going strong
January 12, 2017
Pottery is associated deeply with the Indian history and the fine art of terracotta is still alive and well. This ancient craft shows understanding of various art forms in India and the art not only survived through ages but has also stood out with time.
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Five Interesting Christmas delicacies from across the world
December 22, 2016
It’s that time of the year when we find springs in our steps, an extra gear to revel and an appetite for gastronomic riches of the festive season. Christmas is celebrated in unique ways across the world with special dishes prepared on this occasion.
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Manipur Sangai Festival showcases rich heritage of state
November 29, 2016
The annual Manipur Sangai Festival put on display the vibrant traditional performance art and sportive nature of the inhabitants of the north-eastern state.
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Challenging the tradition, hundreds of widows celebrate Diwali in Vrindavan
October 28, 2016
On this Diwali, about a thousand widows from across India gathered to celebrate the festival of lights inside the centuries-old Gopinath Temple in Vrindavan, holding candles and earthen lamps in their hands. Choosing to break away from age-old tradition and social taboo, they par...
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Women in India celebrate Karva Chauth
October 19, 2016
A look into the festival of Karva Chauth, as parts of the country gear up to celebrate it tonight. Changing times means revisiting and scrutinizing the relevance of such customs.
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Until next time – immersion of goddess Durga
October 15, 2016
The Durga Puja in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal in the eastern part of India came to an end yesterday with idols of the goddess Durga being immersed in the Hooghly river.
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Oyster season in full swing in Ireland
September 10, 2016
Hillsborough International, Clarenbridge Oyster and the Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival have been an integral part of the Irish culture since 1954. The yearly oyster festivals are few of the biggest events in Ireland's social calendar that are awaited and anticip...
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The reign of Rajnikanth goes on with a new movie, Kabali
July 21, 2016
Indian superstar Rajnikanth has been ruling the movie scene in south India, and the hearts of many all over the nation. He is out on a roll again with a new gangster-avatar in Kabali, and is up for very particular milk offerings.
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India Couture Week 2016 begins on July 20 in New Delhi
June 27, 2016
The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) is back with the annual platform for couture, India Couture Week (ICW), yet again with an edition of glamour and glitz that will begin in New Delhi on July 20, 2016.
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Paris Climate Agreement
April 23, 2016
As India signed the Paris agreement on April 22, the country made some commitments to contribute in the global climate action. Around 175 countries signed the Paris agreement in New York on the International Earth Day, which was also the first day of signing ceremony of the globa...
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Puttingal Temple tragedy
April 11, 2016
India on Sunday woke up to the heartbreaking news of the horrific fire tragedy in at Puttingal Temple, Paravur in Kerala, Gods’ own country in Southern India, that left over a hundred dead and several others injured. A majority of these 100 spectators were blown to bits due to ...
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