Culture

Ramzan 2019: Crescent moon sighted in India

New Delhi (India), May 6 (ANI): The crescent moon has been sighted in various parts of India, thus marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramzan.

2019-05-06T15:09:48.140284+00:00 IST

Woman Entrepreneur from Manipur helps orphans by making Organic soaps

Imphal (Manipur) [India], May 4 (ANI): Women in Manipur have been a pillar of strength and a symbol of courage for the society. Their endeavours in being self-dependent have always been a matter of pride for the people of the state.

2019-05-04T18:22:29.456581+00:00 IST

International Dance Day: Abandoning the classical dance forms to jazz thing up

New Delhi [India], Apr 29 (ANI): Learning hip-hop, street jazz, and salsa, the new-generation Indians are part of a western dance sensation that is captivating the fascination of those who dream with their feet!

2019-04-29T04:31:40.577862+00:00 IST

Jalandhar celebrates cultural diversity of Northeast

Jalandhar (Punjab) [India], Apr 27 (ANI): A two-day-long Northeast Fiesta was organised in Punjab by northeast students' organisation in association with Viva Collage Jalandhar recently to showcase the cultural diversity of all the eight north-eastern states of India.

2019-04-27T11:37:43.125404+00:00 IST

Assamese celebrates 'Rongali Bihu' with utmost zeal and enthusiasm

New Delhi [India], 22 April, (ANI): All Assamese Student Association (AASA) organized the 10th edition of 'Bohagi Utsav' to celebrate the Assamese New Year at the premises of Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) here.

2019-04-22T14:45:36.139460+00:00 IST

Easter 2019: Churches decked up as devotees gather for ceremonial mass

Mumbai/Trivandrum/Puducherry (India), Apr 21 (ANI): Devotees gathered at churches across the country at midnight to begin celebrating Easter- a festival that marks the end of the 40-day period of fasting and penance.

2019-04-21T06:50:00.844214+00:00 IST

7 Best items to add to the Easter Basket

New Delhi, (India), Apr 20 (ANI): Like many other festivals and traditions, Easter too has survived through generations. The celebration of Jesus Christ's resurrection is special for Christians everywhere as on this day, the 'Messiah' rose from the dead, after being crucified.

2019-04-20T09:06:33.583374+00:00 IST

5 facts to know about Good Friday

New Delhi (India), Apr 18 (ANI): It's strange to call a day 'good' when it represents Jesus' death. Most people misunderstand Good Friday to be a happy day as it has the word 'good' in it.

2019-04-18T13:00:03.341220+00:00 IST

Bangladesh High Commission celebrates Bengali New Year with enthusiasm

New Delhi (India), Apr 15 (ANI): The Bangladesh High Commission here on Monday celebrated 'Pohela Boishakh' with enthusiasm to mark the first day of the New Year as per the Bengali calendar.

2019-04-15T14:55:01.476018+00:00 IST

Tripura observes Holy Week ahead of Easter

Agartala (Tripura)[India], Apr 15 (ANI): Christians in Tripura are observing the Holy Week. They held special prayers and mass on Sunday for Palm Sunday with full devotion to commemorate the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into the Holy City Jerusalem.

2019-04-15T10:06:33.919594+00:00 IST

Christians celebrate Palm Sunday

Sultan Bathery (Kerala)/ Chennai [India], Apr 14 (ANI): Christians across the country celebrated Palm Sunday today to mark the beginning of the Holy Week, which culminates with Easter Sunday.

2019-04-14T12:25:09.108676+00:00 IST

Sufiyana musical event attracts locals and tourists at Tulip Garden

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), [India] Apr 13 (ANI): Kashmir is famous for its rich cultural heritage; one being the rich Sufi culture. To keep the legacy going, Kashmir society in collaboration with the department of floriculture organized 'Sufiyana Mehfil', a daylong primaeval sufiyana musical event, to attract locals and tourists at Tulip Garden.

2019-04-13T09:38:52.045892+00:00 IST

Festive fervour grips nation on Ram Navami

Mumbai/Kolkata/Patna [India], Apr 13 (ANI): Celebrations are in full swing for Ram Navami, the spring festival which marks the birth of Lord Ram.

2019-04-13T09:14:43.202324+00:00 IST

Bamboo craftsmen adapt organic methods to make durable bamboo products in Assam

Dibrugarh (Assam) [India] Apr 13 (ANI): Cane and bamboo have remained inseparable parts of life in Assam. Grown in abundance, bamboo is the most essential natural resources and due to its exclusivity, the state has gained global recognition.

2019-04-13T09:08:25.825388+00:00 IST

'Rongali' in Assam brings forth the true ethnicity of the northeast region

Guwahati (Assam) [India], Apr 13 (ANI): The city of Guwahati came alive with the celebration of 'Rongali'- a colourful carnival of Assam held in the premises of Sonaram field, Guwahati.

2019-04-13T08:31:04.880480+00:00 IST

President Kovind, PM Modi extend greetings to nation on Ram Navami

New Delhi [India] April 13 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Ram Navami.

2019-04-13T03:35:57.698270+00:00 IST

Khadi exhibition organised to provide exposure to local entrepreneurs in Nagaland

Dimapur (Nagaland) [India], Apr 5 (ANI): There is no dearth of natural resources in Nagaland. Blessed with a rich bio-diversity, flora, and fauna, the region has a huge potential for business.

2019-04-05T14:56:50.699156+00:00 IST

Thousands throng Taj Mahal on Shah Jahan 364th death anniversary

Agra [UP] (India), Apr 5 (ANI): Scores of tourists visited Taj Mahal on the occasion of 364th death anniversary of Shah Jahan.

2019-04-05T14:04:24.227600+00:00 IST

Chaar Chinari to get a new look to give a boost to tourism

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Apr 5 (ANI): In an effort to attract tourists and restore the sheen of the famous island Char Chinari located in the Dal Lake, the tourism authorities have come forward to plant two new Chinar trees on the island.

2019-04-05T12:54:24.024577+00:00 IST

All-girl 'Husori Troupe' geared up to showcase their talent this Bihu

Dibrugarh (Assam) [India], Apr 5 (ANI): Preparations are in full swing to celebrate the festival of Rongali Bihu. Young boys and girls in the state are practicing hard for their performance to mark the occasion.

2019-04-05T07:00:40.875585+00:00 IST

Kavita Seth enthralls Sufi music lovers in Nepal

Kathmandu [Nepal], April 4 (ANI): Renowned Indian Sufi and playback singer Kavita Seth after mesmerising the Dhaka audience, is back to enthrall the music lovers in Nepal with some soulful tracks.

2019-04-04T18:06:33.114478+00:00 IST