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"Blending AI with cultural practices can help heal from illnesses," says D
Updated : 4 hours, 3 min ago IST
On India AI Impact Summit 2026, Director of Devika Dance Theatre, University of Leeds, Devika Rao shared insights on how blending AI with cultural practices can help deal with illnesses like Dementia and Parkinson's better
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Campaign for Uyghurs marks 29th anniversary of Ghulja Massacre, renews cal
Updated : 3 hours, 54 min ago IST
On February 5, 1997, thousands gathered in Ghulja to protest peacefully against what the organisation termed Chinese aggression and restrictions on Uyghur cultural practices.
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EAM Jaishankar calls intangible heritage most "democratic expression of cu
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar inaugurated a UNESCO session at the Red Fort, calling traditions and cultural practices the most "democratic expression of culture." India is hosting the event for the first time as UNESCO reviews nominations and support efforts to safeguard intangible
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"Puri has different culture": Sambit Patra on Vijayadashami celebrations o
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The BJP MP Sambit Patra highlighted the distinct cultural practices of Puri, particularly during the Vijayadashami celebrations. Unlike other parts of India, Puri observes the festival as Gosani Yatra, where idols of Goddess Durga, affectionately called Gosani, are worshipped with great f
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Tamil Nadu: Devotees gather near Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple to wors
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Devotees gathered at the beach near the Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple on the full moon day of the Aani Tamil month to worship Lord Murugan. The Aani month (also called Aani Masam) is the third month in the Tamil Calendar and holds a significant place for various religious and cultural
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AIMPLB urges political parties to address Justice Shekhar Yadav's controve
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Board underscored that religious freedom and cultural practices -- particularly within the domain of personal laws -- are safeguarded by the Constitution and must be protected in a nation as diverse as India. It cautioned that silence in the face of such incidents could set a dangerous p
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Kashmir: A land of secularism, brotherhood, where diversity shines & f
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
This spirit of inclusivity and acceptance is deeply ingrained in the cultural practices, legal framework, and social ethos of Kashmir.
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Special training program held for 'Pujaris', Delhi LG urges to raise aware
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The LG said, "Pujaris and Purohits play an important role as custodians and guides of various spiritual and cultural practices that often culminate in the generation of waste which is disposed of in the Yamuna. Such disposal causes pollution of Yamuna. In this context, they have a crucial ro
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UNESCO accused of failing to acknowledge Beijing's actions towards Uyghurs
Updated : 3 years ago IST
These actions by Beijing include "destroying built heritage and desacralizing religious traditions, criminalizing grassroots cultural practices while using their staged representations to promote China's chosen political narratives."
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Study suggests how a child sleeps is linked to their behavioural developme
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
On examining parental methods to help toddlers sleep across 14 cultures, a group of international researchers found that these methods are related to the development of a child's temperament.
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Study reveals link between parents sleep techniques for their kids and th
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The importance of good sleep during childhood development has been extensively researched. Bad sleep quality and behaviors are detrimental to neurobehavioral functioning, emotional reactivity and regulation, and can pose a risk for future psychopathology.
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