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Oct 2020

Nov 09, 2022

Eight-Day Long Pushkar Fair Concludes

The 2022, Pushkar Fair was hosted by Rajasthan from 1st November to 9th November. Pushkar Fair is also known as Pushkar Camel Fair, Kartik Mela, or Kartik ka Mela. The Pushkar Fair was held without the popular cattle fair due to the spread of lumpy skin disease in livestock.
Every year, the cattle fair used to be the highlight of the fair. Farmers from all across the state gather at this fair to trade livestock such as cattle, camels, and horses.
This period is also an important season for pilgrimage to the holy Pushkar Lake. Pilgrims from all over the country travel to Pushkar for this pilgrimage.

Nov 08, 2022

Mysterious 15th-century Rock Carvings Dot Kalajhari Hills in Tripura

Devtamura, a nondescript place in Tripura where panels of 15th-century rock carvings exist on the steep slopes of a hill along the banks of the Gomati River, is poised to welcome tourists, thanks to an initiative of the state government.
The carvings have 37 sculptures of Hindu deities like Shiva, Ganesha, Kartikeya, Mahishasur Mardini, and Durga on the Kalajhari Hills.
It is not known who carved the figures of gods and goddesses in this remote place inhabited by Jamatiya and Reang tribes.
The chiselled wonder also known as Chabimura, 75 km from the state capital Agartala, had been pushed to obscurity by decades-old insurgency and a lack of proper infrastructures like roads and accommodation facilities.

Nov 07, 2022

PM Modi Declared Mangarh Dham National Monument

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared Mangarh Dham as a National Monument in the Banswara district of Rajasthan and said that India's past, present and future are not complete without the tribal community.
The Mangarh Dham is a symbol of the tenacity and sacrifice of tribals.

Nov 06, 2022

Jaipur Set to host 11th Edition of India StoneMart internaTional Exhibition

Jaipur is set to host the 11th edition of "India StoneMart", the international stone industry exhibition.
Scheduled to be held at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre, Sitapura Industrial Area, from November 10 to 13, the exhibition is considered one of the biggest of its kind in India.
The Centre for Development of Stones (CDOS) is organising this event, and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) is the co-organiser.
Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) is the principal sponsor of this event.
Gujarat and Odisha will have their state pavilions. Turkey, Iran, and Portugal will display their products at the international pavilion.
"Italy and China have confirmed their participation in this event.

Nov 05, 2022

41st Edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair Fall Inaugurated at the Expo Centre

Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi has opened, the 41st edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), which is taking place till November 13 at the Expo Centre Sharjah. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, was also present at the inauguration of the event, which is organized by the Sharjah Book Authority, under the theme 'Spread the Word.'
This year's SIBF edition features 2,213 publishers from 95 countries, including 1,298 Arab and 915 foreign publishing houses. Around 150 prominent Arab and foreign writers, thinkers, innovators, and artists from 15 countries will participate in the fair's activities, across 1,500 events and various dialogue sessions, including 200 cultural events.

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