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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.

Jan 23, 2025

Mumbai Hosts 13th Edition of India Art Festival

The 13th Edition of the India Art Festival captivates art enthusiasts in Mumbai, welcoming the largest collection of 40 art galleries and 550 artists at the Nehru Centre, Worli, from January 23 to 26, 2025. Following the grand success of its editions in Delhi and Bengaluru, the festival offers a dazzling array of 5,500+ artworks across diverse styles, mediums, and themes. The event was inaugurated by Prof. John Douglas, Dean, Sir, J J School of Art, Prof. Jayaram Poduval, HOD, Art History Dept, M S University Baroda and renowned artist Vilas Shinde on January 23, 2025.
Founded in 2011, the India Art Festival has grown into a premier platform for contemporary art, particularly for emerging and mid-career artists and mid-level art galleries.

Jan 22, 2025

Pangsau Pass International Festival

The Pangsau Pass International Festival (PPIF) 2025, held in Arunachal Pradesh, celebrates the region's cultural heritage and its historical significance during World War II.
Inaugurated by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, the three-day festival coincided with the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

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