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ART AND CULTURE - January 2025

Jan 2025

Jan 07, 2025

Tamil Nadu CM Announces $1 Million Prize for Deciphering Indus Valley Script

In an announcement marking the centenary of the discovery of the Indus Valley Civilisation, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin pledged a $1 million prize for experts or organisations that succeed in deciphering the mysterious Indus Valley script. Speaking at a three-day International Conference in Chennai, the Chief Minister highlighted the importance of unravelling this ancient script and reaffirmed Tamil Nadu's commitment to supporting research and archaeological endeavours.
The Indus Valley Civilisation, discovered by Sir John Marshall, is a turning point in historical studies, challenging previous notions about the origins of Indian civilisation.

Jan 04, 2025

PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates Grameen Bharat Mahotsav

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. He also addressed the gathering on the occasion.
Celebrating Rural India's entrepreneurial spirit and cultural heritage, the Mahotsav is being held from January 4 to 9 with the theme 'Building a Resilient Rural India for a Viksit Bharat 2047'.
The Mahotsav, through various discussions, workshops and masterclasses, aims to enhance rural infrastructure, create self-reliant economies, and foster innovation within rural communities.
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, under the aegis of Department of Financial Services, is organising this mega conclave cum exhibition.

Jan 03, 2025

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.

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