The village of Keslapur in Telangana came alive with vibrant energy as thousands of tribals and non-tribals from across India gathered and celebrated the annual Nagoba Jatara. This festival, dedicated to the Nagoba temple, is one of the most significant religious and cultural events for the Mesram clan and other aboriginal tribes. Karnataka, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha participated in the festival.
Feb 03, 2025
Britain's Ex PM Rishi Sunak Arrives In Jaipur, To Attend Literature Festival
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attended the city's annual literary event, the Jaipur Literature Festival, which concluded on February 3.
During the five-day event, Mr. Sunak's wife Akshata Murty, and her mother, Sudha Murty, who is a renowned author and Rajya Sabha MP, held a session titled "My Mother, Myself".
The 18th edition of the renowned literature festival was held at Hotel Clarks Amer in the Pink City. The event brought together leading voices from literature, politics, science and the arts, and serves as a forum for diverse perspectives and meaningful exchange.
This year's (2025) event featured over 300 luminaries such as Nobel laureates, Booker Prize-winners, journalists, policymakers, and acclaimed writers.
The participants included Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Dufflo, Amol Palekar, Amitabh Kant, Eric Garcetti, Kailash Satyarthi, Javed Akhtar, Rahul Bose, Yuvan Aves, Shahu Patole and Kallol Bhattacharjee.
Feb 02, 2025
Sci-Fi Science Film Festival in Panaji
The Goa Chief Minister, Pramod Sawant, inaugurated the Sci-Fi Science Film Festival of India in Panaji concluded on. The festival, organised by Vidnyan Parishad Goa, celebrated science, innovation, and the spirit of curiosity, and was held in honour of Dr. M. Swaminathan, a prominent scientist. The festival's theme this year (2025), "Green Revolution," aimed to inspire young minds and promote the path to a sustainable future.
Jan 31, 2025
National Archives of India Hosts Special Exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi
On the occasion of Martyrs' Day, the National Archives of India (NAI), in collaboration with the National Gandhi Museum, the National Film Archives of India- NFDC and Prasar Bharati Archives, successfully hosted a special exhibition titled "Journey of the Mahatma: Through His Own Documents."
The exhibition was inaugurated by Arun Singhal, Director General, National Archives of India.
Jan 29, 2025
Sambhar Festival 2025: Celebrating Culture by the Lake
The Sambhar Festival, a vibrant celebration of culture, adventure, and heritage, concluded on January 28, 2025 at the famous Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan. This 5-day festival, organised by the Rajasthan Tourism Department and District Administration, aimed to attract tourists while showcasing the region's rich culture, traditions, and natural beauty. The festival was designed to offer a close look at Rajasthani civilisation, including its cuisine, folk arts, and cultural heritage, with a special focus on the stunning Sambhar Lake and its surrounding attractions.
The festival was inaugurated by former MLA Nirmal Kumawat and Tourism Department Additional Director Rakesh Sharma, along with other officials and public representatives.
Visitors enjoyed a range of cultural and adventure activities such as kite flying, camel riding, parasailing, ATV rides, bird watching, and lake visits.
Folk artists performed, adding local flavor to the festival's ambiance.
The Sambhar Festival, initiated by the Rajasthan government in 2023, is now an annual event to promote tourism.
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