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Feb 25, 2025

Mising Tribe Celebrates Ali Ai Ligang Festival

The Mising tribe, one of Assam's largest indigenous communities, celebrated the Ali Ai Ligang festival, a significant cultural and agricultural event. The festival marks the beginning of the sowing season. It is deeply connected to the agricultural traditions of the Mising people, who primarily depend on farming for their livelihood.
Ali Ai Ligang is an important festival for the Mising community, symbolizing the start of a new agricultural cycle. The name itself reflects its meaning—"Ali Ai" refers to seeds, and "Ligang" means sowing. This festival represents the close bond between the Mising people and their land, reinforcing their dependence on agriculture for survival.

Feb 24, 2025

Hyderabad Hosts International Art Exhibition

Art lovers in Hyderabad are in for a visual treat as Srishti Art Gallery and Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad came together presenting an international art exhibition titled "Topographies of Tents, Terracotta, and Time." This unique cross-cultural exhibition showcases the works of renowned international and national artists exploring deep themes of identity, displacement, and transformation.
Curated by Matthew Partridge, the event features three distinguished artists: Arnaldo Drés González (Venezuela/Germany), Sudhakar Chippa (India) and Swen Kählert (Germany).
These artists have created a fusion of materials, styles, and interpretations that reflect their personal journeys and societal themes. The exhibition highlights the ever-changing relationship between place and identity.
The exhibition is open from February 23 to March 2, 2025.

Feb 19, 2025

Jitendra Singh Inaugurates India's First 'Open-Air Art Wall Museum'

India's first 'Open Air Art Wall Museum' was inaugurated by Union Minister Jitendra Singh at Mausam Bhawan in the national capital, commemorating the 150-year milestone of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Developed in collaboration with 'Delhi Street Art', this unique initiative transforms the walls of IMD's Lodhi Road headquarters into a vibrant narrative of India's meteorological advancements and its impact on society. Minister Singh applauded IMD's enduring contribution to socio-economic development through accurate weather forecasts, emphasising the department's role in addressing dynamic climate challenges with cutting-edge technology.
The art showcase features 38 distinct murals reflecting India's meteorological history, the evolution of weather forecasting, and its effects on agriculture, disaster management, and daily life.

Feb 15, 2025

Lt. Governor (J&K), Manoj Sinha and Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar Inaugurate the 24th Divya K...

The 24^th Divya Kala Mela commenced at Gulshan Ground, Jammu, with a grand inauguration by the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, and Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar. The 11-day fair, organised by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, aims to celebrate and empower persons with disabilities by providing them with a national platform to showcase their entrepreneurial and artistic talents.
Addressing the gathering, Sinha emphasised the crucial role of persons with disabilities in shaping a self-reliant India. He reiterated the government's commitment to fostering inclusivity and economic independence for Divyangjan. Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar highlighted Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's visionary approach in redefining the perception of persons with disabilities by introducing the term Divyangjan, signifying their strength and resilience.

Feb 13, 2025

MoHUA Launches 'Culinary, Crafts & Clicks' Festival

The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is hosting "Culinary, Crafts & Clicks – Moods & Magic", a Festival of Street Food & Handicraft at Amrit Udyan, Rashtrapati Bhavan till February 23, 2025.
This initiative aims to celebrate India's diverse street food and handicraft, offering self-help groups (SHGs) from across India and street food vendors, a platform to enhance their reach and integrate into mainstream markets.
A key highlight is the Street Food Festival, featuring authentic flavours from across the country, alongside 40 SHGs led by women entrepreneurs, displaying handcrafted artifacts, artisanal products, and traditional delicacies.

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