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Oct 06, 2023

Arjun Munda Inaugurates 4th EMRS National Cultural & Literary Fest and Kala Utsav-2023

Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda, inaugurated the 4th Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) National Cultural & Literary Fest and Kala Utsav-2023 in the picturesque city of Dehradun.
The event was graced by the presence of the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, and was hosted at the Maharana Pratap Sports College. Organized by the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), under the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs, and hosted by the Eklavya Vidyalaya Sangathan Samiti (EVSS) of Uttarakhand, this fest provided a national platform for tribal students to showcase their hidden talents across various spheres.
The Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) Cultural Fest is an annual extravaganza eagerly anticipated by tribal students from all corners of India.

Oct 01, 2023

Bhartiya Bhasha Utsav, a 75 Day-long Event to Celebrate Indian Languages in Lucknow

Bhartiya Bhasha Utsav, a 75 day-long event to celebrate the Indian languages started in Lucknow. Padma shree awardees and representatives of different Indian languages are taking part in the program which includes Bahubhashi Sangoshthi, i.e. Multi-laguage conference and play based on Ramayan.
The festival will conclude on December 11 which is birthday of Famous Tamil poet Subrahmanyam Bharti and celebrated as Indian Languages Day.
The Additional Chief Secretary Jitendra Kumar said that central government decided to celebrate Indian languages for 75 days under The Indian Languages Festival and many programs will be organised throughout the state to celebrate different Indian languages.

Sep 30, 2023

Cartography Museum Inaugurated in Mussorie

The Minister of Tourism and Culture of Uttarakhand, Satpal Maharaj, inaugurated the George Everest Cartography Museum in the picturesque town of Mussoorie, Uttarakhand.
Cartography is about exploring and making maps. It uses science, art, and technical skills to show real or imagined places in a way that helps us understand where things are located.
The museum is situated in Park Estate, which used to be the residence of the famous surveyor Sir George Everest, known for whom Mount Everest is named.
The newly inaugurated George Everest Cartography Museum is a one-of-a-kind institution dedicated to preserving the rich history of cartography, surveying, and mountaineering.
The museum is not only a treasure trove of historical documents but also an educational resource. Information about the diverse instruments used in these groundbreaking surveys is thoughtfully presented, allowing visitors to delve into the methods employed by these pioneers.

Sep 28, 2023

Malayalam film '2018: Everyone is a Hero' is India's Official Entry to Oscars 2024

We finally have the name for our own official entry for Oscars 2024 and it's none other than Malayalam language film '2018: Everyone is a Hero'. After wooing audiences across the country with its incredible story and performances since its release in theatres and on OTT, 2018: Everyone is a Hero will represent India at the Academy Awards that are scheduled for March 2024. Oscars 2024 are slated for March 10, 2024, in Los Angeles.
2018: Everyone is a Hero is based on a story of the devastating 2018 Kerala floods that left a trail of destruction and loss across the state. Directed by the visionary Jude Anthany Joseph, the film showcases the resilience of people from all walks of life who find themselves thrust into the eye of calamity and how unity becomes their driving force.

Sep 27, 2023

World's Second Largest Hindu Temple outside India to be Inaugurated in US

New Jersey in the US is set to host the world's second-largest Hindu temple outside India, to be formally inaugurated on October 8.
Hailed as the world's largest Hindu temple outside India "in the modern era", the Akshardham temple was built by the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham organisation.
It is dedicated to Bhagwan Swaminarayan, a Hindu spiritual leader of the 19th century, and was inspired by his 5th spiritual successor Pramukh Swami Maharaj.

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