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Jan 2025

Nov 27, 2025

India Debuts at WorldSkills Asia 2025 with 23-Member Contingent

For the first time, India officially joined the WorldSkills Asia Competition, a prestigious skills championship that brings together the best young professionals from across the continent. A 23-member Indian contingent is participating in the event, taking place in Chinese Taipei. This debut marks a major milestone in India's mission to become the "Skill Capital of the World", aligning with the government's push to enhance global competitiveness through vocational excellence.
Taipei is hosting the 3^rd WorldSkills Asia Competition from November 27 to 29, 2025 at Nangang Exhibition Centre.
The WorldSkills Asia competition is held every two years, in one of the member countries, to showcase the best of vocational skills in Asia.

Nov 25, 2025

Sangai Festival 2025 in Manipur

Manipur's Sangai Festival, the state's biggest cultural event, opened in Imphal. The ten-day festival, which will run till November 30, is named after the rare Sangai deer.
The festival showcases Manipur's traditions, handloom, food, indigenous sports, and local crafts. Every year, it brings together more than 35 tribes and communities.
This year's edition includes events across multiple venues under the theme 'Where blossoms breathe harmony'.
Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla inaugurated the 10-day festival at the Bhagya Chandra Open Air Theatre in Imphal.
Named after the rare Sangai deer found only in Manipur, the festival has grown since 2010 into a major platform to showcase the state's heritage.
The aim of the festival is to bring more domestic and international tourists to the state by highlighting Manipur's diverse cultures and landscapes. It gives local artisans, weavers, farmers, and entrepreneurs a chance to display their work and find new markets.

Nov 21, 2025

Dr L Murugan Inaugurates WAVES Film Bazaar 2025 at IFFI Goa

The Indian film industry received a fresh boost in November 2025, as Dr. L. Murugan, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, inaugurated the WAVES Film Bazaar 2025 at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Panaji, Goa. Positioned as one of South Asia's leading film industry events, the Film Bazaar aims to bring together filmmakers, producers, distributors, festival programmers, and financiers under one roof to foster collaboration and growth.
WAVES Film Bazaar is the official film market segment of the IFFI and serves as a marketplace for filmmakers, especially emerging voices, to connect with industry professionals. Organized annually alongside IFFI, the Bazaar supports content creators by facilitating both creative collaboration and financial partnerships.

Nov 18, 2025

Nagaland Confirms UK as Partner for Hornbill Festival 2025

Nagaland confirmed the United Kingdom as the official country partner for the Hornbill Festival 2025, marking a renewed phase of cultural cooperation. The collaboration aims to expand international engagement, highlight local traditions, and bring global artistic talent to one of India's most celebrated cultural events.
The agreement was signed in New Delhi between the Nagaland Chief Minister and senior representatives of the British Council. The partnership reinforces ongoing efforts to deepen cultural relations and create new avenues for artistic collaboration. Officials emphasised that the association will boost the festival's global profile.

Nov 16, 2025

The 10th International Gita Festival

The 10^th edition of the International Gita Festival opened in Kurukshetra, marking the start of a three-week spiritual and cultural celebration. The annual event draws devotees, scholars and visitors from India and abroad, highlighting the global reverence for the Bhagavad Gita and the historic significance of Kurukshetra.
The festival runs from November 15 to December 5, featuring large-scale cultural, spiritual and educational activities.
Since its inception in 2016, the International Gita Mahotsav has expanded each year, with celebrations also held in countries such as Mauritius, Britain, Canada, Australia, Sri Lanka and Japan.

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