Tripura CM Manik Saha Inaugurates Agartala Book Fair
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated the 43rd Agartala Book Fair at Hapania International Fair Ground.
A total of 177 stalls have been set up at the book fair this year (2025), but for the first time in its history, there is no Bangladeshi participation in the fair.
Of the 177 book stalls, 42 are from outside the state. These are mostly from West Bengal, Assam, and Delhi.
Jan 01, 2025
Sikkim's Kagyed Dance Festival
The Kagyed Chaam Dance Festival, one of Sikkim's most revered Buddhist celebrations, is held annually at Tsuklakhang Palace in Gangtok. Marked by elaborate masked dances performed by Buddhist monks and lamas, the festival symbolises the destruction of negative forces and the ushering in of peace and prosperity for the New Year. It is a vibrant cultural event drawing both locals and international tourists seeking spiritual blessings.
Dec 31, 2024
Sauraha Hosts 18th Elephant Festival
Nestled in Sauraha, Chitwan, Nepal, the 18th Elephant and Tourism Festival captivated both local and international visitors. Hosted at the Baghmara Intermediate Community Forest near the renowned Chitwan National Park, this five-day event aligned with New Year and Christmas celebrations. The festival concluded on December 30, serving as a vital driver for tourism in the region with its diverse and unique attractions.
Dec 21, 2024
Tansen Samaroh 2024
The 100th edition of the Tansen Sangeet Samaroh, one of India's most celebrated classical music festivals, concluded with grandeur in Gwalior. Organised by Madhya Pradesh's Culture Department, the festival honoured eminent tabla maestro Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri with the Rashtriya Tansen Samman 2023 and Indore-based Sanand Nyas Sanstha with the Raja Mansingh Tomar Samman 2023.
Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri, a Padma Shri recipient and tabla virtuoso from Kolkata, received the festival's highest honour. Instituted in 1980, the award includes a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakh and a citation plaque.
Dec 19, 2024
PETA Urges Nepal to Stop Animal Slaughter during Gadhimai Festival
People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India called on the neighbouring country's Prime Minister, K. P. Sharma Oli, to take decisive action and halt mass slaughter of animals during the Gadhimai Festival held in December 2024.
Celebrated every five years, this year's (2024) edition took place at the Gadhimai Temple in Bara District, Nepal. The festival, famous for animal sacrifice, is one of the largest and most controversial slaughter events. It ranks as one of the world's largest animal sacrifice festivals, drawing thousands of devotees from Nepal, India, and beyond.
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